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• US and South Korean tech stocks faced significant volatility and declines as US Treasury yields surged beyond 4.6%. • J.P. Morgan Asset Management reports that TSMC has achieved record-high revenue, asserting that the current demand for AI is not a bubble. • Taiwan's corporate earnings growth is projected to reach 27.4% in 2027 and a remarkable 43.3% by 2026, driven by semiconductor exports.

• The S&P 500 rose 0.37% to 7,542.79 on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, driven by a cooler-than-expected June Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. • Market gains were supported by resilient second-quarter profits from major financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America. • Gains were tempered by volatility stemming from escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a shift in tech spending toward AI hardware.

• The UK stock market experienced a decline today, with the FTSE 100 dropping approximately 0.62% and the FTSE 250 also slipping. • The downturn is attributed to a combination of escalating tensions in the Middle East, rising oil prices, and persistent concerns regarding inflation. • This decline reflects a broader trend of cautious investor sentiment as markets react to geopolitical instability and economic volatility.

Northern Territory police reopen evidence boxes in bid to close investigation of horrific crimeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNorthern Territory police have reopened evidence boxes to uncover several previously unseen photographs from the investigation into the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio and attempted abduction of his girlfriend Joanne Lees.Tuesday is the 25th anniversary of the outback disappearance, which still resonates as one of Australia’s most horrific and culturally defining crimes. It also carries unanswered questions for Falconio’s family. Continue reading...

Toowoomba woman Jana Armstrong was last seen several days agoFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice have charged a man with murder after remains believed to be a woman missing for several days were found in bushland.As of Sunday morning, the remains were yet to be formally identified but Queensland police investigators believe they are those of Jana Armstrong. Continue reading...

World is witnessing a turning point, says ministry spokesperson, as Iran seeks to assert independence amid rising tensionsBefore a foreign ministry press briefing at the Grand Hotel Tehran, the assembled reporters were asked to stand for the national anthem that duly blared from fuzzy speakers.At the podium, the ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, claimed the world was witnessing a turning point in the history of Shia Islam. A century from now, he claimed, the assassinated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would be revered as a second Imam Hussain, the martyred grandson of the prophet Muhammad. Donald Trump, meanwhile, would be seen as a latterday Yazid, the tyrannical 7th century caliph. Continue reading...

• The U.S. Men's National Team suffered a disappointing loss to Belgium during the World Cup, failing to meet the high expectations of many domestic fans. • Despite the defeat, the tournament highlighted the growth of soccer in the U.S., fueled by star players like Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson, and Weston McKennie who compete in top European leagues. • The event mirrors the impact of the 1994 World Cup by increasing national interest through high-quality play and the presence of international fans in U.S. cities.