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Daily news brief — 24 July 2026

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Funds will compensate for ship strike damage. Plus, Stripe eyes a $10B AI deal and Volker Türk faces UN pushback inside other stories among

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US uses frozen Iranian assets to compensate damage from strikes on ships

The United States has announced plans to use frozen Iranian assets under its control to compensate for damages to ships and cargo caused by regional strikes. This financial measure accompanies ongoing U.S. military operations and naval interdictions in the region.

Why it matters

This move intensifies financial pressure on Tehran by directly linking its frozen state assets to the costs of maritime conflict.

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  • Interfax
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India’s Murmu and Romania’s Nicusor Dan sign new cooperation deals in science and sports

Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Romanian President Nicusor Dan held delegation-level talks to strengthen bilateral ties. The two nations signed memorandums of understanding to deepen cooperation in the fields of science, technology, and sports.

Why it matters

This agreement marks a key step in fostering closer diplomatic and practical collaboration between New Delhi and Bucharest.

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  • Saachi Baat
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UN rights chief Volker Türk faces opposition from Russia and Israel over second term

UN Human Rights High Commissioner Volker Türk is facing resistance from Russia and Israel regarding his reappointment for a second four-year term. The opposition follows Türk's public criticism of the war in Ukraine and Israel's military actions in Gaza.

Why it matters

This opposition from key global powers sets up a highly contentious vote, highlighting how geopolitical tensions directly influence leadership and decision-making within the United Nations.

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  • The Times of Israel

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Stripe in talks to acquire AI model aggregation platform OpenRouter in deal that could top $10 billion

Payments giant Stripe is in talks to acquire the AI model aggregation platform OpenRouter. The potential deal could be valued near $10 billion, representing a significant increase from OpenRouter's previous $1.3 billion valuation.

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  • Cailian Press
  • WeRIndia
  • BuildFastWithAI
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FDA advisory committee backs adding multiple peptides to 503A bulk compounding list

An FDA advisory panel voted to recommend adding several restricted peptides, including BP-157 and KPV, to the 503A bulk drug substances list. This recommendation diverges from FDA staff guidance and would allow compounding pharmacies to use these peptides in personalized medications.

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  • TIME
  • WIRED
  • NPR
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Nasdaq Inc. revenue climbs 15% as ETP assets surpass $1 trillion and IPO activity hits record

Nasdaq Inc. reported a 15% year-on-year increase in net revenue to $1.5 billion, driven by a record quarter for IPO listings and exchange-traded product assets surpassing $1 trillion. The strong performance was highlighted by high-profile offerings, including SpaceX's $86 billion listing.

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  • HDFC Sky / The Prime Daily
  • The Prime Daily
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APEC Digital and AI Ministers Adopt Chengdu Declaration on Regional Cooperation in Emerging Tech

The 2026 APEC Digital and Artificial Intelligence Ministerial in Chengdu concluded with adoption of the 'Chengdu Declaration', committing member economies to jointly advance digital and AI technologies to benefit the Asia-Pacific community.

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  • 四川日报 (via Sina)
  • Sichuan Daily
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Indian Markets Extend Losing Streak as High Crude Prices, FII Selling Pressure Nifty and Sensex

India’s Nifty 50 and Sensex stock indices declined for a fourth consecutive session, with the Nifty falling below the key 24,000 threshold. The market downturn was driven by rising crude oil prices, sustained foreign investor outflows, and heightened geopolitical tensions.

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  • NDTV Profit
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ECB Holds Rates Steady but Warns Energy Shock Could Keep Eurozone Inflation Risks Skewed Upward

The European Central Bank has kept interest rates unchanged but cautioned that the full impact of elevated energy prices is still unfolding. Consequently, the bank warned that Eurozone inflation risks remain tilted to the upside.

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  • Westpac IQ
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Infosys Q1 profit rises 12.2% and revenue 14% as IT giant names new CEO designate

Infosys reported a 12.2% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹7,769 crore and a 14% rise in revenue for the first quarter of FY27. The Indian IT giant also named Ashiss Kumar Dash as its new CEO designate, while slightly trimming the upper end of its full-year revenue growth guidance.

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  • The Hindu Business Line