Cuba’s Diaz‑Canel says talks with the US aim to ease tensions as he warns the island faces extreme measures amid worsening economic hardship.

The EU says it will firmly defend its interests as it reviews the US Section 301 probe and seeks clarity on how it aligns with their existing trade deal.

China approves an invasive brain‑computer interface that helps quadriplegic patients regain hand movement using a wireless glove system.

Oil prices surged to around USD100 a barrel after Iran escalated attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering global market declines and raising fears of prolonged inflation and wider disruption.

Japan plans to unveil its role in Trump's Golden Dome defense project as both countries explore deeper missile cooperation amid rising regional threats.

The Iran conflict has triggered an energy, logistics, and supply chain shock that is rapidly reshaping Southeast Asia’s economic and business landscape.