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U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met India’s energy minister to discuss expanding India’s “access to reliable American energy.” The U.S. has commented it will not be renewing previous waivers on Russian and Iranian oil. High freight costs, incompatible refinery infrastructure, and longer delivery times are among the key obstacles to increased U.S.-India energy trade. […]

European chip startups increasingly eye large funding rounds as they look to scale amid the AI boom. Dutch firm Euclyd, backed by the former CEO of chipmaking equipment giant ASML, told CNBC it is in discussions with investors for a round of at least 100 million euros ($118 million). But Europe’s funding ecosystem, as well […]

Spain’s economy minister has touted the country’s energy resilience during the Iran war. The southern European country has ramped up its investment in solar and wind technologies in recent years. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to sever trade ties with Madrid, repeatedly criticizing the country’s commitment to defense spending. Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo […]

Israel’s central bank governor hopes the country can quickly rebound from a hit to economic growth caused by wars in Iran and Lebanon. Amir Yaron acknowledged there is “huge uncertainty” around the situation in the Middle East, as Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire on Thursday. He stated the economy has demonstrated “resiliency” […]

From Cuba to the Persian Gulf, Trump is expected to face fresh tests across a recent arc of tanker diplomacy. The U.S. is seeking to ramp up economic pressure on both Cuba and Iran. “The logical Iranian move, from a pure statecraft perspective, is to test the blockade with a Chinese-linked or flagged tanker,” Brett […]

Some grocers are using AI to help set pricing as shoppers chase deals and split trips across retailers. Targeted markdowns on perishables can help cut waste and turn “shrink” into revenue. Tools like AI-company ‘Flashfood’ has helped Kroger and other grocers boost traffic, spending and margins without broad discounts As grocery chains face mounting pressure […]