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20/06/2026

Ample world inventories may soften food supply shock from super El Niño 🌎🌦️

A powerful El Niño could shake up weather patterns worldwide in the coming months, bringing droughts, floods, and risks to food production.

But there’s some good news—record-high global stockpiles of rice, wheat, and other crops may help prevent major food shortages and keep supplies stable despite the climate threat. 🌾📦

20/06/2026

Oil shipments rise in Hormuz, but Iran's new transit rules raise concerns 🛢️

At least four tankers entered the strait Friday, with 25 commercial crossings on June 18—the highest since April 18. But Iran's new Persian Gulf Strait Authority now requires permits, with state TV saying vessels must coordinate with the Revolutionary Guards navy. The shipping industry has rejected any fee or toll system on what it says is an international waterway.

19/06/2026

From Australia to Europe to the Middle East, countries move to curb children's social media access 📱

Australia banned under-16s in December. The UK plans to pass a ban by Christmas, while the UAE became the first Arab country to set a minimum age of 15.

The EU is targeting "addictive and harmful design practices" in its planned Digital Fairness Act.

Australia in December became the world's first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's GOOGL.O YouTube and Meta's META.O Instagram…

18/06/2026

Dollar hovers near two-month high on Fed hike expectations, yen pressured near 160 💵

The greenback strengthened after the US-Iran peace deal failed to dent its rally, while markets are pricing a 37% chance of a Fed rate hike in September. The yen remains under pressure near 160 per dollar.

The US‑Iran interim deal is seen as inflationary, keeping expectations of higher‑for‑longer rates.

The U.S. dollar hovered close to a two-month high on Thursday after a hawkish hold from the Federal Reserve triggered bets on rate hikes, while yen weakness drew verbal warnings from Japanese…

18/06/2026

South African unions urge workers not to join anti-migrant protests 🛑

Four major unions, including COSATU, said workers skipping work on June 30 "will not be protected" and could face consequences. Malawi is repatriating 10,000 of its nationals from South Africa.

South Africa's biggest labour unions on Wednesday urged workers not to participate in anti-immigrant protests that have seized the country, and said they could face consequences if they skip work to…

18/06/2026

Qantas picks London for world's longest direct commercial flight ✈️

The 20-hour Sydney-London route launches October 2027, with tickets on sale February. "Australia's distance from the world should never stand in the way," CEO Vanessa Hudson said.

17/06/2026

Pokémon run 30 lands in Manila this October ⚡🏃‍♂️

PokéFans, get ready to run it back to nostalgia! Pokémon Run 30 is hitting Manila this October, turning MOA into a real-life trainer adventure full of fun, fitness, and childhood memories 🎮✨

16/06/2026

Ford recalls over 91,000 US vehicles over headlight switch issue 🚗

The regulator said daytime lamps do not dim when switched from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," reducing visibility for other drivers.

Ford F.N is recalling 91,118 vehicles in the U.S. that were previously repaired incorrectly due to an issue with the headlight switch, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on…

16/06/2026

G7 summit opens in Evian‑les‑Bains as leaders tackle Iran, Ukraine, AI and global debt 🌍

The US-Iran peace framework, support for Ukraine, China's trade surplus, and AI regulation top the agenda at the two‑day meeting of the world's seven largest advanced economies.

G7 leaders convene in France to address pressing global challenges, including the wars in Ukraine and Iran, economic imbalances, rising debt in developing nations, and the rapid advancement of…

15/06/2026

UK and Japan set to agree $24 billion investment and technology partnerships 🇬🇧🇯🇵

The agreements include over £9 billion for UK offshore wind projects and a new tech partnership covering AI, semiconductors and quantum computing. Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi in London.

Britain and Japan are set to agree investment and technology partnerships worth more than £18 billion ($24 billion), expected to create tens of thousands of jobs, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi on Sunday.