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The worst-case oil scenario has been avoided, but inflation and slower growth continue to weigh on the global economy.More than 100 days into the Iran conflict, 20 percent of the world’s energy flows remain disrupted, with the scenario described as the biggest supply shock in history.For now, the nightmare scenario has been avoided. Oil prices are still at approximately $100 a barrel.Many analysts have warned that a prolonged disruption to the Strait of Hormuz could send oil above $200 a barrel, triggering a global economic crisis.Various countries have released their strategic reserves, exporters have found alternative routes and weaker demand…

Weis Markets is adding Instacart’s AI-powered shopping carts, Caper Carts, to select stores in Pennsylvania, bringing digital coupons, loyalty features, and repeat-purchase recommendations into the grocery aisle.The Pennsylvania-based grocery chain is working with Instacart to deploy the smart carts, which include cameras, certified scales, location systems, and a touchscreen.According to Instacart, Caper Carts use basket-facing camera sensors, outward-facing cameras, certified scales, and location-tracking systems to support item recognition and checkout functions. The system combines edge computing on the carts with cloud AI trained on more than 1.6 billion online grocery orders.Shoppers can use the cart screen to monitor spending during…

The United States has denied entry to a top Somali referee who was set to participate in the FIFA World Cup, raising concerns about Washington’s travel restrictions and their impact on the tournament.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to Al Jazeera on Monday that Omar Artan was not allowed into the country after arriving in south Florida on Saturday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listArtan, who is listed as one of FIFA’s 52 World Cup referees, was “determined to be inadmissible due to vetting concerns and was denied entry”, a DHS spokesperson said in an email, without providing…

Aviva has uncovered a record £230 million in insurance fraud claims and is using AI tools to counter the growing problem.The battleground has changed, and the culprits are also coming armed with a new generation of tools. We’re now in an environment where AI is being used not just to defend against fraud, but to perpetrate it.The insurance industry has long dealt with opportunistic dishonesty. A bumped car suddenly needs four new doors, or a minor slip becomes a life-altering injury. However, according to Aviva’s data, the nature of the deception is getting deeper, more sophisticated, and harder for the…

South Korea’s main index plunges nearly 9 percent, while stocks in Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong also see sharp falls.Published On 8 Jun 20268 Jun 2026Asia’s major stock markets have dropped sharply amid the resumption of conflict between Israel and Iran and growing expectations of interest rate hikes in the United States.South Korea’s stock market suffered the steepest losses amid a region-wide sell-off on Monday, as investors followed Wall Street’s lead to unload high-priced tech equities linked to AI.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe benchmark KOSPI fell nearly 9 percent in early morning trading, triggering the exchange’s circuit…

Johannesburg, South Africa – In the quiet mining town of Swartruggens, a small courthouse is preparing to decide whether five Mexicans accused of a major illegal drug operation will be granted bail or remain in custody.Their arrests followed a raid on a remote farm in North West province, where police said they uncovered a large methamphetamine laboratory worth about one billion rand ($60m).The case is one of several pointing to a pattern taking shape in South Africa’s rural interior.The Swartruggens laboratory was not an isolated discovery.It was one of four major meth sites linked to Mexican criminals uncovered in South…

Iran has launched a barrage of missiles towards Israel, after warnings from Tehran that Israel must halt its ongoing assault on southern Lebanon or face more attacks.Multiple rounds of strikes targeted Israel starting at about 10pm local time (19:00 GMT) on Sunday, triggering sirens in locations across the country, the Israeli army said in a series of Telegram posts.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe army said it “intercepted all missiles from Iran thus far”, with the Home Front Command advising residents they could leave protected spaces about an hour later.Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed it targeted…

It’s hard to assume that ‘anything positive’ for Lebanon can come from its talks with Israel, argues analyst Imad Harb.Despite brokering a ceasefire on paper, the United States is not standing in the way of Israel’s war on Lebanon, argues Imad Harb, senior fellow at the Arab Center Washington DC.Harb tells host Steve Clemons that Hezbollah is an excuse for Israel to conduct a land grab in Lebanon, similar to what it’s doing in Gaza, the West Bank and Syria.Pushing the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah “means civil war in Lebanon”, especially if Israel is allowed to occupy large swaths…

Lionel Messi’s magical feet, Cristiano Ronaldo’s acrobatic finishes, Lamine Yamal’s exploits on the wing and Kylian Mbappe’s sensational speed.The wait is almost over to witness it all, as the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on Thursday, June 11.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listFrom the legends of the game to emerging stars, Al Jazeera picks out the top 10 players to watch at the tournament:Lionel Messi (Argentina)Argentina’s Lionel Messi guided them to their third world title in Qatar 2022 [Gustavo Garello/AP]Four years ago, Messi fulfilled a childhood dream when he lifted the elusive World Cup, the missing piece…

Republican Stephen Buyer was convicted and sentenced to 22 months in prison, though he has maintained his innocence.Published On 6 Jun 20266 Jun 2026United States President Donald Trump has issued a pardon to Stephen Buyer, a former Republican congressman from Indiana who served nearly two years in prison for making illegal stock trades based on inside information after he left office.The pardon was dated Thursday and released by the White House late Friday night.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listBuyer was sentenced to 22 months in prison in 2023 for trades made while working as a consultant and lobbyist.…