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Thursday 11 June

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Tensions in the Middle East reached a critical inflection point today as US President Donald Trump first vowed to hit Iran "very hard"—threatening to seize the country's main oil export hub at Kharg Island—before abruptly calling off the scheduled strikes just hours later. The reversal followed a second consecutive day of military exchanges, including a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that reportedly resulted in the deaths of three Indian seafarers. While the White House signaled a potential opening for high-level talks with Tehran, the economic fallout remains severe; the World Bank warned that the conflict is driving global growth toward post-COVID lows, and the European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in three years to combat energy-driven inflation.

Simultaneously, the financial world is fixated on the eve of SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO, which is expected to debut on Friday at a staggering $1.78 trillion valuation. The listing has seen unprecedented demand, with retail orders alone surpassing $100 billion. This massive concentration of wealth in the AI and space sectors is already reshaping local economies, notably in San Francisco where home prices are skyrocketing. As the business world prepares for this "SpaceX Eve," the FIFA World Cup officially begins in Mexico City, though the celebration is tempered by logistical chaos and a mounting humanitarian crisis, with the UNHCR reporting that one in 70 people globally is now forcibly displaced.

01The stories

The stories

  1. 01

    Middle East Crisis

    Donald Trump threatened to seize Iranian energy infrastructure before cancelling strikes scheduled for Thursday night, citing a potential deal with Tehran. Meanwhile, India issued a strong protest after three of its seafarers were killed by US missiles targeting tankers in the Gulf, and the Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for hitting 18 targets at US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

  2. 02

    SpaceX & AI Economy

    SpaceX is moving toward a historic $1.78 trillion valuation as its IPO enters the final stretch with $100 billion in retail demand and a $5 billion bid from BlackRock. In the AI sector, Jeff Bezos-led Prometheus raised funding at a $41 billion valuation, while OpenAI acquired cloud startup Ona to bolster its business tools.

  3. 03

    US Politics & Appointments

    President Trump nominated former SEC chair Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence after facing bipartisan resistance to his initial acting pick, Bill Pulte. Concurrently, a Reuters investigation found that 96% of Trump's second-term clemency grants bypassed standard Justice Department guidelines, often involving influencers charging up to $2 million for access.

  4. 04

    Global Economy & Banking

    The World Bank slashed its 2026 growth forecast to 2.5%, citing the impact of the US-Iran war on energy costs. The European Central Bank responded by hiking the main deposit rate to 2.25%, signaling that price stability is now a higher priority than economic momentum.

  5. 05

    World Cup 2026

    The tournament officially kicks off with Mexico vs. South Africa, but entry controversies continue as a Somali referee was denied a US visa, prompting UEFA to hand him the Super Cup final instead. In Toronto, a police officer was killed during a raid linked to a prior attack on the US consulate.

  6. 06

    UK Politics & Security

    UK Defense Secretary John Healey resigned in a move that blindsided the Keir Starmer government, citing a failure to commit necessary resources for national security. In Northern Ireland, police deployed plastic bullets for the first time in years to quell race-linked riots in Belfast.

  7. 07

    Climate & Environment

    US scientists officially declared the arrival of El Niño, warning it could reach historic strength and rival the record-shattering 1997 event. The phenomenon is expected to intensify droughts and floods globally, potentially causing trillions in further lost productivity.

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    Health & Incidents

    The CDC launched emergency measures against New World screwworm after the parasite was detected in US livestock for the first time in decades. In the DRC, investigators are tracing an Ebola "patient zero" to a pastor’s funeral that may have served as a superspreader event.