Qatar blocks Volkswagen plan to sell Osnabrück plant to Israeli defense firm Rafael for Iron Dome component production. Qatar Investment Authority, VW's third-largest shareholder with 17% voting rights, reportedly opposed the deal.

China adds 20 Japanese entities including National Institute for Defense Studies to export control list, citing national security and non-proliferation obligations

China's Ministry of Commerce on Monday added 20 Japanese entities, including the National Institute for Defense Studies, to its export control list to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation.

Euroclear sues Russia's Central Bank in Belgium to block 18.2 trillion ruble claim over frozen Russian assets, Echo reports

Euroclear has filed a lawsuit in Belgium against the Central Bank of Russia to prevent the recovery of 18.2 trillion rubles over the blocking of Russian assets, Echo reports.

UK signals possible intervention in Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery over media plurality concerns raised by the culture and media secretary.

Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery could face UK government intervention after the culture and media secretary raised concerns over media ownership plurality.

Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden warns autonomous AI agents risk causing 'market meltdown,' says tighter regulation may be needed

Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden warns that autonomous AI agents risk causing a 'market meltdown' and may require tighter regulation.