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SoftBank Group Shares Tumble After Report OpenAI IPO May Be Delayed SoftBank Group plunged more than 12% on June 26, 2026, after a report that OpenAI is considering postponing its …

Bangkok gubernatorial election: Candidates promise transport upgrades and cleaner city ahead of June 28 vote Bangkok gubernatorial election on June 28, 2026 sees candidates promising better transport, cleaner streets and …

IAEA inspections in Iran: Agency holds initial talks and seeks to dispatch inspectors promptly IAEA inspections in Iran advance after initial talks, with Director Rafael Grossi urging robust verification and …

Kawasaki, Airbus to develop anti-submarine drones by adapting Eurodrone for Japan’s defense ministry Kawasaki Heavy Industries will partner with an Airbus unit to develop anti-submarine drones by adapting the Eurodrone …

Indonesia coal shortages threaten wider power crisis as miners export abroad Indonesia coal shortages risk a deeper power crisis as miners export supply, straining power plants and prompting calls for …

Lotus Eyes U.S. Production for New Plug-in Hybrid SUV after Tariff Shock Geely-backed Lotus is weighing U.S. assembly for its new plug-in hybrid SUV as tariffs and soft demand cut …

Iranian oil sanctions waiver tightens discounts, strains China’s teapot refiners Temporary Iranian oil sanctions waiver narrows discounts, squeezing China’s teapot refiners and forcing some buyers to seek alternative crude sources. …

Japan naphtha imports decline eased in May as buyers diversify toward U.S. and Europe Japan naphtha imports saw a year-on-year decline ease in May, government trade data showed, as buyers …

Bangladesh-China cooperation deepened as Tarique Rahman secures Beijing commitments Bangladesh-China cooperation took centre stage in Beijing as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman concluded talks with Chinese leaders, seeking trade growth, …