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Today: July 09, 2026
Today: July 09, 2026

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Global economy resilient to Middle East war shock, agencies say

The global economy has been broadly resilient to the shock from the war in the Middle East, the heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund,

Global economy resilient to Middle East war shock, agencies say
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US diesel futures post biggest daily gains in four years after Russia bans exports

U.S. diesel futures were set for their biggest daily gains in four years on Wednesday after Russia announced a ban on exports of the industrial fuel,

US diesel futures post biggest daily gains in four years after Russia bans exports
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US judge approves Elon Musk settlement with SEC despite misgivings, 'red flags'

A federal judge on Wednesday approved the U.S.

US judge approves Elon Musk settlement with SEC despite misgivings, 'red flags'
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Oil prices rise, and stocks drop worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'

Oil prices rose, and stock markets dropped in shaky trading worldwide after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran

Oil prices rise, and stocks drop worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'
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Fact check: Trump’s false claims at his NATO press conference

Fact check: Trump’s false claims at his NATO press conference

Fact check: Trump’s false claims at his NATO press conference
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Officials ‘confident’ temporary shoring has stabilized NYC high-rise

New York officials said they are “confident” that installation of temporary shoring on a high-rise in Midtown Manhattan has stabilized the building after officials warned of a partial collapse Tuesday when structural columns buckled.

Officials ‘confident’ temporary shoring has stabilized NYC high-rise
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Russia bans diesel exports to ensure domestic supply after targeted Ukrainian drone strikes

Russia introduced a ban on diesel exports on Wednesday as part of a raft of measures to support the domestic fuel market after systematic Ukrainian drone attacks on oil

Russia bans diesel exports to ensure domestic supply after targeted Ukrainian drone strikes
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UniCredit closes in on Commerzbank as battle enters endgame

One of Europe's most cantankerous banking battles in decades is becoming more a question of how and when, not if, UniCredit secures its

UniCredit closes in on Commerzbank as battle enters endgame
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Venezuelan fashion workshop swaps gowns for body bags after deadly earthquakes

Seated in his office alongside sketches of elegant dresses, fashion designer Efrain Mogollon starts the workday in Venezuela like any

Venezuelan fashion workshop swaps gowns for body bags after deadly earthquakes
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Investors get inflation 'wake-up call' as Trump fires up oil prices

Global investors have had a stark reminder of how quickly the oil market can reignite concern about inflation and volatility, after U.S.

Investors get inflation 'wake-up call' as Trump fires up oil prices
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Swiss official sees good chance 15% US tariff rate maintained

A senior Swiss trade official said on Wednesday she saw a good chance that Switzerland could maintain a U.S. tariff rate set by an initial deal with Washington in November.

Swiss official sees good chance 15% US tariff rate maintained
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OpenAI launches GPT-Live voice models that listen and speak simultaneously

OpenAI on Wednesday launched GPT-Live, a new family of voice models capable of listening and speaking simultaneously in real time.

OpenAI launches GPT-Live voice models that listen and speak simultaneously
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Fed policymakers' inflation concerns grew at June meeting, minutes show

Concern about high inflation mounted at the U.S. central bank's meeting last month, as officials followed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's lead

Fed policymakers' inflation concerns grew at June meeting, minutes show
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Pentagon seeks to rally Latin America behind new Monroe Doctrine

President Donald Trump's administration sought on Wednesday to rally Latin American nations behind a revamped Monroe Doctrine, the 19th-century policy asserting U.S.

Pentagon seeks to rally Latin America behind new Monroe Doctrine
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Etihad nearing deal to order 10 Boeing 787 jets, sources say

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways is nearing a deal to order 10 Boeing 787 wide-body jets, with an announcement expected as early as this

Etihad nearing deal to order 10 Boeing 787 jets, sources say
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S&P 500 ends down after Trump says Iran deal is 'over'

The S&P 500 ended lower on Wednesday after U.S.

S&P 500 ends down after Trump says Iran deal is 'over'
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump to remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list

President Donald Trump on Wednesday informed his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa that he had decided to remove

Trump to remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Ireland's Manna begins push into U.S. drone delivery "battleground"

Ninety percent of Tulsans will be able to order deliveries by autonomous drone within the next year, operator Manna said on Wednesday after beginning a push into the

Ireland's Manna begins push into U.S. drone delivery "battleground"
Business|Economy|Technology

Deere settles lawsuit by US FTC, states over equipment repair restrictions

 Deere agreed on Wednesday to settle a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission and five U.S. states accusing the farm equipment maker of illegally requiring

Deere settles lawsuit by US FTC, states over equipment repair restrictions
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Fed minutes: Officials deeply divided over future path of US inflation

The Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee agreed to keep its key rate unchanged at its meeting last month, though most officials were split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according to minutes released Wednesday

Fed minutes: Officials deeply divided over future path of US inflation
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The tenuous state of a US-Iran ceasefire renews anxiety over high fuel prices

The potential unraveling of a fragile truce between Iran and the United States has renewed anxiety over fuel prices

The tenuous state of a US-Iran ceasefire renews anxiety over high fuel prices
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Another ‘Super El Niño’ is brewing. Scientists are looking at a controversial solution to squash them

Another ‘Super El Niño’ is brewing. Scientists are looking at a controversial solution to squash them

Another ‘Super El Niño’ is brewing. Scientists are looking at a controversial solution to squash them
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Takeaways: Trump leaves NATO summit declaring 'a lot of love' with allies after a rocky start

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the message from a summit in Ankara, Turkey, is that “NATO delivers.”

Takeaways: Trump leaves NATO summit declaring 'a lot of love' with allies after a rocky start
Business|Economy|Environment|Food

Monterey County farmers battle pests, rising costs and changing wine demand in crop report

Monterey County farmers battle pests, rising costs and changing wine demand in crop report

Monterey County farmers battle pests, rising costs and changing wine demand in crop report
Economy|Education|Health|Political

'My son's more than a data point': Concerns over state assessment tool deciding vulnerable Nebraskans funding for care

'My son's more than a data point': Concerns over state assessment tool deciding vulnerable Nebraskans funding for care

'My son's more than a data point': Concerns over state assessment tool deciding vulnerable Nebraskans funding for care
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Trump's Board of Peace planning pilot humanitarian zone in Gaza, official says

Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is planning a pilot humanitarian zone for Gazans as a way to kickstart the U.S. president's stalled peace plan, regardless of whether a deal is reached

Trump's Board of Peace planning pilot humanitarian zone in Gaza, official says
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Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain over NATO spending, Iran

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Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain over NATO spending, Iran
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Airbus deliveries rise 15% to 351 in first half

Airbus delivered 351 airplanes in the first half of the year, up around 15% from 306 in the same period of 2025, after handing over 89 jets in June, the European planemaker said on

Airbus deliveries rise 15% to 351 in first half
Asia|Business|Economy|World

ADB raises developing Asia 2026 growth forecast to 4.9%

The Asian Development Bank sees a slight improvement in the growth outlook for developing Asia and the Pacific this year, though still below earlier projections due to the

ADB raises developing Asia 2026 growth forecast to 4.9%
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How Iran's 'golden weapon' of Hormuz became a bigger priority than its long-disputed nuclear programme

By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, July 8 - Control over the Strait of Hormuz has become a "golden weapon" to Iran, for which it is willing to risk new escalations with the United States, and

How Iran's 'golden weapon' of Hormuz became a bigger priority than its long-disputed nuclear programme
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Trump cites 'tremendous unity' at NATO summit, progress on defense spending

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Trump cites 'tremendous unity' at NATO summit, progress on defense spending
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says he doesn't think Iran conflict will start again

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he did not think a full-fledged conflict with Iran would erupt in the wake of military strikes from both sides.

Trump says he doesn't think Iran conflict will start again
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Democrat Rahm Emanuel tells Israel to change course or risk US alliance

Rahm Emanuel, a Democrat weighing a 2028 U.S. presidential run, said on Wednesday that Israel risks jeopardizing its alliance with Washington unless it

Democrat Rahm Emanuel tells Israel to change course or risk US alliance
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

BofA extends first $520 million loan to OpenAI ahead of IPO, source says

Bank of America has extended a $520 million credit line to OpenAI, its first loan to the AI company that is preparing for an initial public offering, a person familiar with the

BofA extends first $520 million loan to OpenAI ahead of IPO, source says
Economy|Health|Political

After devastating diagnosis, insurance company wouldn’t cover New Hampshire child’s wheelchair

After devastating diagnosis, insurance company wouldn’t cover New Hampshire child’s wheelchair

After devastating diagnosis, insurance company wouldn’t cover New Hampshire child’s wheelchair
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IMF expects world economy to grow a sluggish 3% this year, weighed down by Iran war but helped by AI

The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday modestly downgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, citing the energy shock caused by the Iran war

IMF expects world economy to grow a sluggish 3% this year, weighed down by Iran war but helped by AI
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Major AI offerings at a glance

OpenAI will launch GPT-5.6, its most advanced AI model, on Thursday after a delay prompted by U.S. government concerns over the potential national security risks posed by

Major AI offerings at a glance
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JPMorgan hires veteran banker Michael Flynn to lead small-cap banking business

JPMorgan Chase has hired veteran banker Michael Flynn to lead a newly created banking business, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Wednesday.

JPMorgan hires veteran banker Michael Flynn to lead small-cap banking business
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Stocks, bonds retreat after Trump says Iran MOU 'is over'

Oil surged and stocks and bonds dropped on Wednesday, after U.S.

Stocks, bonds retreat after Trump says Iran MOU 'is over'
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Oil hits multi-week high, Wall Street slips as Iran tensions reignite

Stocks were mostly lower and oil prices rose on Wednesday after U.S.

Oil hits multi-week high, Wall Street slips as Iran tensions reignite
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Dollar fades after touching one-week high as Iran deal in doubt

The U.S. dollar dipped after reaching its highest level in about a week on Wednesday after U.S.

Dollar fades after touching one-week high as Iran deal in doubt
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IMF says hopes to engage on central banks' changes to forward guidance

The International Monetary Fund hopes to engage with central banks in coming months on changes in their use of forward guidance on monetary policy, a

IMF says hopes to engage on central banks' changes to forward guidance
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US traffic deaths fell sharply in early 2026

U.S. traffic deaths fell to the lowest rate since 2014 in the first three months of the year after a ​sharp rise in road fatalities during the COVID

US traffic deaths fell sharply in early 2026
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NY Fed says firms in its district aren't done passing on tariff costs 

By Michael S.

NY Fed says firms in its district aren't done passing on tariff costs 
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Mexico expects economy to outperform IMF projections

Mexico Finance Minister Edgar Amador said on Wednesday that he expects the economy to perform better than the latest projections by the International Monetary Fund.

Mexico expects economy to outperform IMF projections
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US wholesale inventories in May revised lower

U.S. wholesale inventories rose far less than initially thought in May, which could temper expectations that restocking would provide a significant lift to economic

US wholesale inventories in May revised lower
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Rahm Emanuel warns that Israel has become a 'territorial pariah' in a blistering speech

Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate, warns that Israel is becoming isolated due to its leadership

Rahm Emanuel warns that Israel has become a 'territorial pariah' in a blistering speech
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Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us

Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us

Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us
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Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages

Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages

Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages
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Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for three weeks and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know

Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for three weeks and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know

Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for three weeks and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know
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IMF edges 2026 global growth forecast lower to 3%, sees rebound in 2027

The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday inched its 2026 global growth forecast lower again to 3.0%, warning of ongoing risks posed by the war in

IMF edges 2026 global growth forecast lower to 3%, sees rebound in 2027
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Wall St opens lower as Trump says Iran deal is 'over'

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said an interim deal aimed at ending the war with Iran was "over," sending oil prices higher and

Wall St opens lower as Trump says Iran deal is 'over'
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Fed minutes due as analysts debate whether Warsh will curtail them

A critical readout on Wednesday of the first Federal Reserve policy meeting overseen by Chairman Kevin Warsh may offer greater insight into the "family fight" the new central bank

Fed minutes due as analysts debate whether Warsh will curtail them
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Venezuela’s acting president is facing her worst crisis yet. Could it help her stay in power?

Venezuela’s acting president is facing her worst crisis yet. Could it help her stay in power?

Venezuela’s acting president is facing her worst crisis yet. Could it help her stay in power?
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Florida’s proposed property tax cuts rely on a population boom that has slowed dramatically

Florida’s population boom has fizzled to just 0.9% growth as domestic migration slows to a trickle.

Florida’s proposed property tax cuts rely on a population boom that has slowed dramatically
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Surge pricing is broken – but there’s a smarter way to match gig workers with consumers

Rather than chasing dollars, gig workers are micro-entrepreneurs who perform a strict ‘mental audit’ of every single task to see if it’s worth their time.

Surge pricing is broken – but there’s a smarter way to match gig workers with consumers
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention

By interfering with how communities collect data and how researchers access it, the CDC risks undermining the hard-won trust needed for effective public health.

From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention
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European shares post worst day since March; Trump threat rattles Spanish stocks

European shares posted their steepest one-day drop since mid-March on Wednesday after U.S.

European shares post worst day since March; Trump threat rattles Spanish stocks
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Catastrophic storms to test China's resilience in 2026, scientists warn

The floodwaters that ravaged southern China this week look set to expand to other provinces with the imminent arrival of

Catastrophic storms to test China's resilience in 2026, scientists warn
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Apple to spend $30 billion on Broadcom chips as it boosts US sourcing

Apple plans to spend more than $30 billion under a multi-year chip supply deal with Broadcom, bolstering its U.S. sourcing as President Donald

Apple to spend $30 billion on Broadcom chips as it boosts US sourcing
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump invokes communism 81 times in two weeks as aides test midterms message

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Trump invokes communism 81 times in two weeks as aides test midterms message
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Bezos' Blue Origin seeks first outside funding at $130 billion valuation, NYT DealBook reports

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is looking to tap outside investors for the first time, aiming to raise $10 billion in a funding round that would value the rocket maker at $130 billion

Bezos' Blue Origin seeks first outside funding at $130 billion valuation, NYT DealBook reports
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Airbus trims jet industry demand forecast after Iran war, tariffs

Airbus on Wednesday revised down its 20-year industry-wide forecast for passenger aircraft demand by 1% after the Iran war and trade

Airbus trims jet industry demand forecast after Iran war, tariffs
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Climate change threatens to dent Italy's long-term economic growth and  worsen debt risks, study says

Climate change could significantly weaken Italy's long-term economic growth and make its already heavy public debt burden harder to sustain, with output

Climate change threatens to dent Italy's long-term economic growth and  worsen debt risks, study says
Economy|Europe|Opinion

Le Pen can run, but can’t hide her policy flaws

(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.)

Le Pen can run, but can’t hide her policy flaws
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China's central bank pledges to maintain accommodative policy amid weak demand, external shocks

China's central bank said on Wednesday it would maintain an appropriately loose monetary policy and ramp up financial support to revive domestic consumption, adding that

China's central bank pledges to maintain accommodative policy amid weak demand, external shocks
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HSBC drops 'overweight' call on EM equities on AI spending fears

HSBC closed its "overweight" stance on emerging markets equities on Wednesday, citing increased volatility in Asia and warning that renewed concerns over weaker AI spending could

HSBC drops 'overweight' call on EM equities on AI spending fears
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Fertilizers carry a hidden cost for soil’s crucial microbes – using less as prices rise might pay off for farms in unexpected ways

Too much fertilizer disrupts the hidden world of soil-dwelling microbes that were sustaining healthy crops long before synthetic fertilizer was invented.

Fertilizers carry a hidden cost for soil’s crucial microbes – using less as prices rise might pay off for farms in unexpected ways
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

Brazil's Natura sees second-quarter revenue down 9% to 10% year-on-year

Brazilian cosmetics maker Natura on Wednesday reported preliminary second-quarter consolidated net revenue between 5.1 billion reais and 5.2 billion reais ($1.01 billion)

Brazil's Natura sees second-quarter revenue down 9% to 10% year-on-year
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Chevron offers rival drillers its chemical technology to boost shale oil output

Chevron will allow rival oil producers to buy a chemical technology it developed to boost production from shale wells, the company said on Wednesday, as part

Chevron offers rival drillers its chemical technology to boost shale oil output
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Apple says it will spend $30 billion to design US-made Broadcom chips

Apple says it will spend $30 billion to design US-made Broadcom chips

Apple says it will spend $30 billion to design US-made Broadcom chips
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Polymarket is in a high-stakes race to win back trust as it recommits to the US market

After four years in exile, the prediction market platform Polymarket has begun a well-funded campaign to sell a new version of itself to the American public

Polymarket is in a high-stakes race to win back trust as it recommits to the US market
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US container imports jumped 8% in June ahead of higher fuel costs and tariff increases

U.S. container imports surged 8.2% in June from the year earlier, supply chain technology provider Descartes Systems Group said on Wednesday, after

US container imports jumped 8% in June ahead of higher fuel costs and tariff increases
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From space rocks to smartwatches, AI millionaires rewrite the luxury playbook

Sitting on roughly $3.5 million in SpaceX shares, Chip, a former data scientist at Elon Musk's aerospace behemoth, has recently

From space rocks to smartwatches, AI millionaires rewrite the luxury playbook
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Crypto firms prepare defenses as quantum threat to encryption draws nearer

The cryptocurrency industry is starting to prepare for the threat of quantum computing as recent advances fuel concerns that the technology could soon be

Crypto firms prepare defenses as quantum threat to encryption draws nearer
Business|Economy|Technology

AI chip startup SambaNova valued at $11 billion in $1 billion funding round

AI chip startup SambaNova said on Wednesday it has raised $1 billion in a late-stage funding round led by General Atlantic at an $11 billion post-money valuation.

AI chip startup SambaNova valued at $11 billion in $1 billion funding round
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Foreign investors pare India rate-hike bets, fuel record 5-year swaps trading

A rush by foreign investors to unwind bets on interest rate hikes in India has pushed turnover in the country's five-year overnight index

Foreign investors pare India rate-hike bets, fuel record 5-year swaps trading
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Obamacare insurers ask for second-highest premiums increase in nearly a decade

Companies offering Obamacare health insurance plans next year are requesting payment rates representing a 14% median increase to premiums over 2026 rates,

Obamacare insurers ask for second-highest premiums increase in nearly a decade
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Is it 'over'?

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Oil prices jumped on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran

Is it 'over'?
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The best used sedans for under $15,000, according to Edmunds

While prices remain higher than they were a few years ago, used-car shoppers with a budget of $15,000 can still find sedans that offer a compelling combination of comfort, efficiency, and modern technology

The best used sedans for under $15,000, according to Edmunds
Americas|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

Walmart is hosting VIP tours for World Cup visitors

Walmart is hosting VIP tours for World Cup visitors

Walmart is hosting VIP tours for World Cup visitors
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Why does Trump keep talking about ‘communism’?

Why does Trump keep talking about ‘communism’?

Why does Trump keep talking about ‘communism’?
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New York hopes converted offices can ease a housing crisis. A structural emergency at a high-rise tower shows the challenges

New York hopes converted offices can ease a housing crisis. A structural emergency at a high-rise tower shows the challenges

New York hopes converted offices can ease a housing crisis. A structural emergency at a high-rise tower shows the challenges
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Data center fights pit social values, democracy and capitalism against each other

Data center proposals are often local controversies with significant underlying principles at stake.

Data center fights pit social values, democracy and capitalism against each other
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI set to launch most capable GPT model after delayed rollout

OpenAI will publicly launch GPT-5.6, its most advanced AI model, on Thursday following a delay last month prompted by U.S. government

OpenAI set to launch most capable GPT model after delayed rollout
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says

The new attacks by the U.S. on Iran were "absolutely necessary," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday.

New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says
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Daimler Truck Q2 vehicle sales rise 8% as North America demand recovers

Daimler Truck, one of the world's biggest truckmakers, on Wednesday reported an 8% increase in second-quarter group vehicle sales, driven by demand recovery in its North American

Daimler Truck Q2 vehicle sales rise 8% as North America demand recovers
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Mercedes-Benz Q2 sales fall, China competition intensifies

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz said on Wednesday sales in its core car business continued to fall in the second quarter, declining 8% year-on-year due to intense competition in China

Mercedes-Benz Q2 sales fall, China competition intensifies
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Japan's ruling party plans tighter oversight of disclosures by activist investors

Japan's ruling party plans to propose stronger enforcement against suspected violations of shareholder disclosure rules by activist

Japan's ruling party plans tighter oversight of disclosures by activist investors
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Four oil and gas tankers turn back from Hormuz strait after vessel attacks

At least four oil and gas tankers have turned back from attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, ship-tracking data showed, as renewed

Four oil and gas tankers turn back from Hormuz strait after vessel attacks
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China's actions risk creation of new status quo, Taiwan official says

China's gradually increasing pressure tactics risk creating an entirely new status quo in the Taiwan Strait, which the international community may not realise until it is

China's actions risk creation of new status quo, Taiwan official says
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BHP iron ore workers threaten first strike in decades at Port Hedland

Hundreds of workers at BHP's Port Hedland iron ore operations in Western Australia could walk off the job next week, in what would mark the biggest

BHP iron ore workers threaten first strike in decades at Port Hedland
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan considers policy wording change as BOJ independence fears roil bonds

Japan's government is considering revising language on monetary policy in its economic blueprint, a draft obtained by Reuters showed, as

Japan considers policy wording change as BOJ independence fears roil bonds
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Ceasefire? What ceasefire?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee And just like that, we're back to staring at shipping routes across the Strait of Hormuz after a fresh bout of tit-for-tat

Ceasefire? What ceasefire?
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Germany could gain from planned U.S. port fees on China-built ships, DIW says

Germany could benefit from planned U.S. port fees on merchant ships built in China, with its exports to the United States potentially

Germany could gain from planned U.S. port fees on China-built ships, DIW says
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UN officials urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent it sliding into instability

Two top United Nations officials are urging Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent the country from sliding back into instability

UN officials urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent it sliding into instability
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US says it has completed a new round of strikes on Iran

The U.S. Central Command said on Tuesday it completed a new round of strikes on Iran and that it had struck over 80 targets during its latest attacks.

US says it has completed a new round of strikes on Iran
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Federal immigration agent fatally shoots man in Houston during an enforcement operation

Authorities say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a man in Houston during an operation after he attempted to evade arrest in his vehicle

Federal immigration agent fatally shoots man in Houston during an enforcement operation
Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US

Healthcare gives Democrats a potent midterms attack line in Iowa and beyond

Shannon Gooden has voted Republican her entire life, including for Donald Trump three times.

Healthcare gives Democrats a potent midterms attack line in Iowa and beyond
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil's Senator Bolsonaro argues against 25% US tariff on its exports

Brazilian Senator and presidential hopeful Flavio Bolsonaro on Tuesday argued to the U.S.

Brazil's Senator Bolsonaro argues against 25% US tariff on its exports
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Perplexity says it plans to use Nvidia's new CPU 

AI startup Perplexity on Tuesday confirmed it plans to use Nvidia's new central processing units, as the chip giant works to broaden its market and

Perplexity says it plans to use Nvidia's new CPU 
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Nine countries commit to global defence bank, Canada says

Nine countries have committed to a new global defence bank, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday, in a

Nine countries commit to global defence bank, Canada says
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Financial institutions' health is key factor in bank runs, New York Fed research shows

Bank runs turn into bigger problems when financial institutions' broader underlying health is under challenge, new research from the New York Federal Reserve showed on

Financial institutions' health is key factor in bank runs, New York Fed research shows
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Brokerages line up bullish calls as SpaceX enters Nasdaq-100

SpaceX's swift addition to the Nasdaq-100 index on Tuesday is expected to unleash billions in passive buying, as brokerages kicked off

Brokerages line up bullish calls as SpaceX enters Nasdaq-100
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Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific defend proposed $85 billion merger

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern told a U.S. government agency Tuesday they are willing to divest ownership stakes in some smaller railroads as

Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific defend proposed $85 billion merger
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US reinstates sanctions on Iranian oil sales after LNG, oil tanker attacks

The United States on Tuesday re-imposed sanctions on Iranian oil, as a U.S. official warned that Iran's attacks on vessels in the

US reinstates sanctions on Iranian oil sales after LNG, oil tanker attacks
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Who are the Democratic Socialists of America?

The Democratic Socialists of America, a left-wing political group, is now playing an influential role in the U.S. Democratic Party. 

Who are the Democratic Socialists of America?
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Korean chip stocks flip to losses on lingering AI, memory pricing concerns

Shares of South Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix reversed early gains to fall sharply on Wednesday, amid lingering concerns over slowing

Korean chip stocks flip to losses on lingering AI, memory pricing concerns
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Oklahoma sues Allstate, says insurer underpays damages claims

Allstate was sued on Tuesday by Oklahoma, which accused the insurer of underpaying or denying claims for damage from wind and hailstorms over several years.

Oklahoma sues Allstate, says insurer underpays damages claims
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Hormuz shipping risk raised to severe after tankers hit, reviving U.S.-Iran tensions

A Qatari LNG tanker was at risk of exploding and a Saudi crude tanker was damaged near the Strait of Hormuz on

Hormuz shipping risk raised to severe after tankers hit, reviving U.S.-Iran tensions
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Trump administration puts plan for Harriet Tubman $20 bill on ice

The U.S.

Trump administration puts plan for Harriet Tubman $20 bill on ice
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Trading Day: A chip on our shoulder: Volatile semis drag U.S. stocks lower, crude jumps

Wall Street stocks followed their European counterparts lower amid a chip-driven tech selloff on Tuesday as a flare-up of Middle East tensions sent crude

Trading Day: A chip on our shoulder: Volatile semis drag U.S. stocks lower, crude jumps
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Oil jumps after settlement as US revokes general license for Iran oil sales

Oil prices settled 3% higher on Tuesday and then extended gains post-settlement, after Iran attacked three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the

Oil jumps after settlement as US revokes general license for Iran oil sales
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Exxon signals Q2 profit windfall as higher oil prices boost bottom line

U.S. oil and gas major Exxon Mobil signaled on Tuesday that its second-quarter earnings could see a boost of about $5 billion compared to

Exxon signals Q2 profit windfall as higher oil prices boost bottom line
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Venezuelan volunteers dig graves for quake victims as US defends government relief effort

At the La Esperanza cemetery in western Venezuela, local volunteers have been digging graves for victims

Venezuelan volunteers dig graves for quake victims as US defends government relief effort
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FCC denies US firm with Chinese links approval to provide telecom services

The Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it is adding California-based Digitalsystem Technology to a list of companies posing risks to

FCC denies US firm with Chinese links approval to provide telecom services
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UK jobs market downturn eases as pay pressure pick up, survey shows

Britain's jobs market downturn eased slightly last month, according to a survey of recruitment companies on Wednesday that showed an upturn in temporary hiring and starting salaries

UK jobs market downturn eases as pay pressure pick up, survey shows
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Coty exits Gucci license early to raise cash for turnaround

Coty said on Tuesday it had agreed to return the Gucci Beauty license to Kering for about $400 million, ending the agreement about a year early as the U.S. cosmetics group raises

Coty exits Gucci license early to raise cash for turnaround
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MasTec to buy Superior Group in $1.65 billion deal to expand data center business

Infrastructure engineering and construction firm MasTec said on Tuesday it would acquire electrical contractor Superior Group in a $1.65 billion cash-and-stock deal, expanding its

MasTec to buy Superior Group in $1.65 billion deal to expand data center business
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Forget logos, young people in China want ‘spiritual’ luxury

Forget logos, young people in China want ‘spiritual’ luxury

Forget logos, young people in China want ‘spiritual’ luxury
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Protests break out in Havana as Cuba struggles to restore electricity

Scattered protests broke out across Havana on Tuesday evening, with residents banging pots, honking horns and shouting "turn on the lights

Protests break out in Havana as Cuba struggles to restore electricity
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Japan asset managers pursue global investor mandates as yen bond demand grows

Japanese asset managers, including the units of Mizuho and Nomura, are rushing to launch bond funds to meet soaring interest in Japanese debt

Japan asset managers pursue global investor mandates as yen bond demand grows
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South Korea to closely watch risks around stock market volatility

South Korea's finance minister agreed on Wednesday with other economic policymakers to closely monitor risk factors that could heighten stock market volatility, the ministry

South Korea to closely watch risks around stock market volatility
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IMF appoints Silvana Tenreyro as chief economist, head of research

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday named Silvana Tenreyro as its next chief economist, replacing Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, who has returned to academia,

IMF appoints Silvana Tenreyro as chief economist, head of research
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Amazon aims to raise $25 billion from bond sale

Amazon.com said on Tuesday it is looking to raise $25 billion through a U.S. dollar bond sale, in the company's latest push to fund its hefty

Amazon aims to raise $25 billion from bond sale
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Oregon to ask court to delay Paramount deal for 60 days while it reviews records

The Oregon attorney general will ask a court to pause Paramount's $110 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros for 60 days, saying on Tuesday the company withheld records

Oregon to ask court to delay Paramount deal for 60 days while it reviews records
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From factory to tech frontier: China becomes legacy automakers' innovation engine

In May, General Motors marked a rare milestone for a foreign automaker in China, selling more than 10,000 of its new Buick Electra E7 in the first month.

From factory to tech frontier: China becomes legacy automakers' innovation engine
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Australia central banker says oil shock yet to slow economy

The recent oil shock has led to falls in Australia's consumer and business confidence but so far there are few signs of a marked slowdown in activity, a senior central

Australia central banker says oil shock yet to slow economy
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Latin American countries, some steelmakers argue for US tariff exemptions

Several Latin American countries said on Tuesday they are working to prevent the import of goods produced with forced labor, urging the Trump

Latin American countries, some steelmakers argue for US tariff exemptions
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Synopsys to cut chip fab manufacturing control software in shift to AI design, sources say

U.S. chip design giant Synopsys plans to stop offering a suite of manufacturing process control software used by global semiconductor makers,

Synopsys to cut chip fab manufacturing control software in shift to AI design, sources say
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US airlines’ monthly fuel spending topped $6 billion again in May, up 84% from year ago

Government data released Tuesday shows that U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May

US airlines’ monthly fuel spending topped $6 billion again in May, up 84% from year ago
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Venezuelan cemetery expands burials for earthquake victims, many of whom remain unidentified

Venezuelan cemetery expands burials for earthquake victims, many of whom remain unidentified

Venezuelan cemetery expands burials for earthquake victims, many of whom remain unidentified
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Fact check: Five false claims Trump made in one meeting with Erdogan

Fact check: Five false claims Trump made in one meeting with Erdogan

Fact check: Five false claims Trump made in one meeting with Erdogan
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US strikes Iran and reimposes oil sanctions as ceasefire faces one of its most significant tests

US strikes Iran and reimposes oil sanctions as ceasefire faces one of its most significant tests

US strikes Iran and reimposes oil sanctions as ceasefire faces one of its most significant tests
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Chip dip

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest U.S. chip stocks staged a comeback on Monday, but that

Chip dip
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Trading surge, helped by SpaceX IPO, seen lifting Wall St banks' second-quarter earnings

Driven in part by the blockbuster SpaceX mega IPO, a surge in sales and trading will power U.S.

Trading surge, helped by SpaceX IPO, seen lifting Wall St banks' second-quarter earnings
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Justice Department reaches another settlement with Trump adviser Michael Flynn

Justice Department reaches another settlement with Trump adviser Michael Flynn

Justice Department reaches another settlement with Trump adviser Michael Flynn
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ECB's Panetta says economic outlook remains fragile

The outlook for the euro zone economy remains fragile, a senior European Central Bank policymaker said on Tuesday, calling for monetary policy decisions to be

ECB's Panetta says economic outlook remains fragile
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China, Japan trade conflicting accounts of confrontation around Senkaku islands

China and Japan reported conflicting accounts on Tuesday of a confrontation near the disputed Senkaku Islands involving their coast guards and a Japanese fishing

China, Japan trade conflicting accounts of confrontation around Senkaku islands
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Canada wants more backers for global defence bank, foreign minister says

Canada wants more countries to back its global defence bank initiative before it announces a roster of founding nations, foreign minister Anita Anand said

Canada wants more backers for global defence bank, foreign minister says
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France's 2026 deficit target at risk as growth outlook cut, minister says

France is at risk of missing its deficit-reduction target this year as the growth outlook deteriorates and may need to take additional savings measures, Finance Minister

France's 2026 deficit target at risk as growth outlook cut, minister says
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Fresh foods boost Amazon Now demand in Brazil, executive says

Fresh food offerings have helped boost demand for Amazon's new 15-minute quick-delivery service in Brazil, prompting the company to increase its range of

Fresh foods boost Amazon Now demand in Brazil, executive says
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AI stocks sink and drag markets lower worldwide

The roller-coaster ride for AI stocks snapped back down and dragged Wall Street lower

AI stocks sink and drag markets lower worldwide
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UK will need vast fiscal tightening to avert debt spiral, OBR predicts

Britain will need extra tax rises or spending cuts equivalent to the entire education budget early next decade to prevent government debt

UK will need vast fiscal tightening to avert debt spiral, OBR predicts
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France's debt burden at risk of snowballing ahead of 2027 election

France's rising borrowing costs are fuelling concern among investors and economists that its €3.5 trillion public debt could spiral higher just as political

France's debt burden at risk of snowballing ahead of 2027 election
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Moldova's Sandu names Osmochescu acting prime minister

President Maia Sandu on Tuesday named Deputy Prime Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu, a

Moldova's Sandu names Osmochescu acting prime minister
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Ex-NATO chief says UK may get 'frosty' Ankara welcome in absence of 3.5% plan

Former NATO chief and co-author of Britain's defence plan, George Robertson, criticised the government on Tuesday for not plotting a route to spending 3.5% on core defence

Ex-NATO chief says UK may get 'frosty' Ankara welcome in absence of 3.5% plan
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Kazakhstan's top court says president can seek another term

Kazakhstan's constitutional court said on Tuesday that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is eligible to seek a new term at the helm of the

Kazakhstan's top court says president can seek another term
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NATO allies to discuss Hormuz tensions, mission with Gulf Arabs

France and Britain will outline plans for a multinational maritime mission in the Strait of Hormuz at talks between NATO and Gulf Arab foreign

NATO allies to discuss Hormuz tensions, mission with Gulf Arabs