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Daily news brief — 30 June 2026

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Investigators probe alleged smuggling to China. Plus, Iran prepares Khamenei's funeral and 8 more stories

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Iran prepares state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as global delegations arrive

Iran is organizing a major state funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. International delegations, including an official group from India, are preparing to arrive in the country to attend the services.

Why it matters

The funeral and the presence of global delegations underscore the significant regional and global political implications of Iran's leadership transition.

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Sources

  • The Indian Express
  • The Indian Express
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China moves to reduce trade gap and accelerate infrastructure delivery

China has signaled plans to narrow its trade imbalance and accelerate the delivery of infrastructure projects. These developments are unfolding alongside other key shifts in global economic diplomacy, including the European Union's tariff suspension on Boeing and Airbus.

Why it matters

Changes in China's trade balance and infrastructure spending have direct implications for global trade flows and international economic relations.

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  • Reuters
  • CalChamber Advocacy (citing Reuters)
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Heatwave across Europe kills hundreds, sparks political debate over climate policy

A severe heatwave across Europe has resulted in hundreds of deaths and put significant strain on regional health systems. The crisis has intensified political pressure on European Union governments to address emergency preparedness and climate adaptation strategies.

Why it matters

This event highlights the immediate, lethal risks of extreme weather in Europe and the growing political urgency for governments to strengthen their climate resilience.

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Sources

  • The Indian Express

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Taiwan raids Super Micro offices over alleged smuggling of Nvidia AI chips to China

Taiwanese prosecutors raided the offices of Super Micro and several residences in an investigation into the suspected smuggling of Nvidia AI chips to China. The probe, which targets three affiliated firms, sent Super Micro's U.S.-listed shares down by more than 8%.

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  • Bloomberg
  • Bloomberg Television
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Mexican economic expectations updated in Banxico survey as markets track inflation and growth indicators

The latest June 2026 survey from Banco de México has updated key market indicators for inflation, growth, and interest rates. In response, investors are closely reviewing their positions in equities and dollar-linked instruments ahead of upcoming macroeconomic releases.

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  • Banxico-related economic bulletin (via Instagram)
  • Market analyst commentary (via Instagram Reel)
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South Korea Unveils $880 Billion ‘Three Mega Projects’ to Dominate AI and Semiconductor Era

South Korea has announced a major $880 billion investment initiative dubbed the 'Three Mega Projects' to boost its AI and semiconductor sectors. As part of this drive, major tech players Samsung and SK Hynix plan to build several new chip plants and significantly increase their memory production capacity over the coming years.

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  • Bloomberg Television
  • Yahoo Finance
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Rocket Lab and Iridium agree merger to create end-to-end space services provider

Rocket Lab has agreed to acquire satellite operator Iridium in an $8 billion cash-and-stock merger. The deal combines Rocket Lab's launch and manufacturing capabilities with Iridium's low-Earth orbit network and spectrum assets to create an integrated space services provider.

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  • Bloomberg
  • Bloomberg Television
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China’s State Council Moves to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Innovation Push

China's State Council has called for accelerated breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and improved governance frameworks. In tandem, Beijing has introduced its 15th Five-Year Plan for education, embedding AI instruction across primary, secondary, and higher education levels.

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Sources

  • Wind Information
  • Wind Information
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IBM reported to cross sub‑1nm chip barrier, promising major performance gains for future AI accelerators

IBM has reportedly crossed the sub-1nm semiconductor barrier, marking a major milestone in chip technology. This breakthrough is expected to significantly enhance the processing speed and efficiency of next-generation AI accelerators and high-performance computing systems.

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  • Industry tech commentary round‑up
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Honduras central bank awards $95.6 million in FX auction, sets new weighted average exchange rate

The Central Bank of Honduras allocated $95.6 million in its June 29 foreign-exchange auction. This transaction established a new weighted average exchange rate of 26.7183 lempiras per U.S. dollar, which will serve as the country's official rate for June 30.

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  • Banco Central de Honduras (via Facebook)