King Charles III US visit reviewed

King Charles III begins a four-day US state visit after a Washington shooting prompts a security review, as UK US relations face political strain.

Iran drones hit Bahrain; ship attacked

Iran launched drones at Bahrain and a ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, following US airstrikes, raising Persian Gulf security concerns.

Persistent Systems plans to acquire Germany’s Nagarro via a EUR 81-per-share offer, creating a USD 2.9 billion AI-led digital engineering group.

Pakistan beat the Netherlands by 37 runs in Bristol to close the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Ayesha Zafar leading the way.