World - CNBC

1. Trump pauses U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz, cites Iran deal progress

2. In the global AI race, a sanctioned Chinese firm says cheaper models can still win

3. Samsung hits $1 trillion valuation as AI rally lifts shares over 10%

4. South Korea's Kospi tops 7,000 to hit a new high as Asia markets rise on Mideast de-escalation signals

5. Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Hormuz escort effort

6. India's Modi tightens political grip with historic state victory — but can it usher in reforms and draw investors?

7. AMD's stock soars 15% as data center growth pushes revenue and guidance past estimates

8. Iran doesn't have 'kamikaze dolphins,' Hegseth says. But marine mammals have a long history of military use

9. Maersk says ship passed through Strait of Hormuz under U.S. military protection

10. World Cup prize pool nears $900 million as FIFA boosts payouts. Here’s who gets what

11. The nuclear option: Atomic energy could offer Europe hope, say analysts — but it won't be easy

12. BYD's passenger EV sales drop for an eighth month as competition heats up

13. Aluminum prices are surging. Here's how companies are handling the costs

14. Hegseth says 'the ceasefire is not over' after U.S., Iran exchange fire

15. Spirit starts monthslong process of dismantling airline after biggest collapse in a generation

16. Super Micro stock jumps 18% on guidance beat as revenue more than doubles

17. Intel and Micron are poised to break major milestones

18. Frontier Airlines forecasts revenue boost from Spirit collapse

19. Micron zooms past $700 billion market cap as rally in memory stocks accelerates

20. Central banks risk a recession by raising rates to tackle Iran oil shock, strategist warns