Global public debt hits $102 trillion, developing countries face mounting interest payments: report

Developing nations account for one-third of debt, with $921bn spent on interest, hindering progress towards SDGs

Apple changes App Store terms in EU under regulatory pressure

The company now allows developers to send users to external payment systems using unlimited links

India, Russia discuss supply of remaining S-400 missile systems, upgrades to Su-30 MKI fighter jets

Defence ministers of both countries meet on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in China

UK regulator reviews Boeing’s deal to acquire Spirit AeroSystems

In 2024, Boeing agreed to buy back Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion in stock to regain control of key manufacturing operations

FATF urges stronger action against illicit crypto finance, warns of global repercussions

With virtual assets inherently borderless, regulatory failures in one jurisdiction can have global consequences, says Paris-based watchdog 

IMF raises Saudi Arabia’s 2025 GDP growth forecast to 3.5% despite lower oil prices

Non-oil sector, Vision 2030 projects and domestic demand to drive growth amid $27 billion fiscal deficit

EU weighs fast-track trade deal with U.S. as Trump tariff deadline looms

Most member states favour quick resolution over prolonged negotiations as bloc faces pressure from existing and threatened U.S. tariffs

Dollar plunges to three-year low as markets rally, concerns mount over Fed’s independence

Trump’s possible replacement of Powell, rising gold, and record global stocks fuel investor uncertainty

Bangladesh orders rooftop solar panels on public buildings amid energy crisis

Interim government pushes rapid solar rollout to ease fuel imports, eyes private investment model

Pearson signs AI education deal with Google Cloud

These partnerships are intended to strengthen Pearson’s digital learning offerings and give educators more tools to personalise instruction

Tesla robotaxi test in Austin shows multiple driving issues

Videos from passengers show problems such as sudden braking, entering the wrong lane, and stopping in intersections or the middle of roads

Indonesia plans new rule to collect tax from online sellers

The Finance Ministry believes this will help improve compliance and ensure taxes reflect business size

India begins black box analysis after Air India crash

Investigators begin extracting data to understand the events that lead to the crash and identify any contributing factors

Malaysia’s Producer Price Index falls 3.6 percent in May 2025

The index, which measures prices at the producer level, shows declines across all major sectors except agriculture, forestry, and fishing

Chinese automakers expand into Africa amid US and EU trade limits

Nearly half of the 14 Chinese car brands now active in South Africa entered the market last year, and more are expected to follow