Trump: If Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, ‘it’s not going to be closed for long’
The president blames Iran for this week’s attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman but doesn’t say how the administration will respond.
Metal traders banned from workday boozing
The London Metal Exchange’s ban affects about 120 personnel of the nine different firms who work there.
Facebook, Google and Twitter need to do more to tackle fake news, EU says
In a report published Friday, the EU found evidence of “coordinated inauthentic behavior” on online platforms ahead of the European Parliament elections last month.
As Trump demands major concessions, Beijing wants the world to think that the US will blink first
Chinese representatives say they think it’s likely that Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the G-20 meeting later this month.
Proposed extradition bill could get Hong Kong entangled in the US-China tussle, research firm says
Hong Kong runs the risk of losing its special customs status with the U.S. if its autonomy is seen to be eroded with the contentious extradition bill, according to one analyst.
Huawei delays foldable phone launch until September to do extra tests after Samsung’s troubles
Huawei says it’s looking to launch its roughly $2,600 Mate X foldable phone globally, and will be focusing on markets that are rolling out 5G networks.
Paris Air Show offers Boeing and Airbus a chance to kick-start 2019’s slow business
Both major manufacturers have seen orders dry up in the first half of the year.
IEA sees oil demand growth falling to lowest level in years as global economy stalls
The energy agency’s closely-watched report comes as world oil markets have undertaken a dramatic shift in recent months.
‘Harmful’ gender stereotypes in adverts banned
The UK advertising watchdog brings in new rule to stop adverts “contributing to inequality in society”.