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The Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Iraq, emphasizing the ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel due to increasing regional tensions.

Samsung unveils new HU8000F Hotel TV Series at HITEC 2025

Samsung Electronics has announced the global launch of its HU8000F series, a new addition to its 2025 Hospitality TV lineup.

Lombard Trading demands $17.5M from TOI Commodities over 33,000 ton soybean meal deal, threatens $52M theft lawsuit

A legal battle between Lombard Trading International Corp. and Switzerland-based TOI Commodities S.A. has escalated sharply, with Lombard accusing TOI of “civil theft” and threatening a Florida lawsuit seeking more than $52 million in damages.

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Economics

Deputy assistant to the president on tax reform: ‘No tax on tips and no tax on overtime’

Alex Pfeiffer, Deputy Assistant to President Trump, said that the "Big Beautiful Bill" provides historic tax relief for working- and middle-class Americans through provisions such as eliminating taxes on tips and overtime pay.

American Integrity Insurance: Over 25% of flood claims come from low-risk zones

American Integrity Insurance has announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, that it is urging Florida homeowners to evaluate their flood risk and consider obtaining flood insurance.

IMF completes third reviews under fund facility arrangements for Honduras

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the third reviews under the Extended Fund Facility and Extended Credit Facility arrangements for Honduras.

Ecuador aims to sustain its tuna populations while avoiding harm

The International Marine Mammal Project Team announced on social media platform X that Ecuador is taking steps to sustain its tuna populations while minimizing harm to dolphins.

IMF reaches staff-level agreement on fifth review with Zambia

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms.

Real Estate

A recent report on tokenization from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) said the process "enables borderless accessibility" to physical assets for investors all over the globe.

Berkshire Hathaway, Pilot Corporation settle lawsuit

Berkshire Hathaway disclosed this week that it had reached a settlement in a lawsuit with Pilot Corporation, thereby cancelling the trial that was scheduled to commence on Monday in Delaware.

American Strategic Investment Company announces changes in the board of directors

Abby Wenzel has stepped down from her position on the board of directors at the American Strategic Investment Company (ASIC), a role she held for nine years.

Technology

Dentsu CEO: ‘One Dentsu’ model is a ‘fundamental transformation’ in how company serves its clients

Hiroshi Igarashi, President and Global CEO of Japanese advertising giant Dentsu Group Inc., said the company’s “One Dentsu” model has transformed how the company operates and serves its clients.

Dentsu 2025 Media Trends author: the world is no longer flat

A top futurist at one of the world's largest advertising agencies says that for marketers, the world is no longer flat. Dan Calledine, head of media futures at Dentsu, said regulatory variations and moves to paid media models have made the world "a lot more uneven" than it was during the first two decades of Internet development.

Patton on ethical AI: 'The future of AI lies in its ability to solve real-world problems'

Damien Patton, founder of the artificial intelligence (AI) company Banjo, is calling for greater transparency and accountability in the development of AI, warning that its future success depends on responsible innovation.

Trade

A TUNACONS spokesperson said that in 2024, under a 2022 agreement involving NIRSA, 100 tons of disused fishing nets were delivered by NIRSA and recycled into products like sunglasses and textiles.
A representative from TUNACONS said that since 2015, the tuna sustainability partnership, which includes founding members NIRSA, Servigrup, Eurofish, Pesquera Jadran, and Tri Marine with support from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), has been running...
A legal battle between Lombard Trading International Corp. and Switzerland-based TOI Commodities S.A. has escalated sharply, with Lombard accusing TOI of “civil theft” and threatening a Florida lawsuit seeking more than $52 million in damages.