Global markets were shaken as oil prices jumped following another sharp escalation in the US-Iran conflict. The US launched a ninth wave of strikes against Iran, while Tehran abandoned its interim peace agreement with Washington and threatened to tighten control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that future oil shipments could require Iranian approval. President Trump said the latest military campaign aims to end any possibility of Iran obtaining nuclear weapons, as the conflict intensified with the death of a third US service member and additional warplanes deployed to the Middle East.
In technology, China’s AI race accelerated as Moonshot AI unveiled new ambitions, reportedly targeting a Hong Kong IPO within six months, while Alibaba previewed its latest flagship artificial intelligence model. The White House is also considering new AI oversight measures as investors reassess the outlook for AI stocks after a turbulent stretch. We also cover TSMC’s plans in Arizona, the latest developments across the semiconductor industry, and what they mean for the global AI race.
Elsewhere, Middle East banks prepare to report second-quarter earnings, the UAE reviews major investment projects following the Iran conflict, Ghana proposes sweeping changes to mining licenses, US and Congo travel restrictions threaten humanitarian aid efforts, and Spain defeats Argentina to win the FIFA World Cup. Guests Includes Niamh McBurney, Control Risk Director; Trinh Nguyen, Natixis Emerging Asia Senior Economist; Sam Gidoomal, Alvarez & Marsal Middle East Financial Director; and Wendell Huang, TSMC Senior Vice President & CFO.

Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world’s fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg.

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00:05:18 – US, Iran Expands Strikes Beyond Military Targets
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00:37:39 – Andy Burnham to Become UK Prime Minister
00:41:35 – Ghana Seeks to Slash Mining License Duration
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Nasdaq futures fall as the chip rout deepens after Chinese startup Moonshot launched a new AI model. The model claims to rival products from OpenAI and Anthropic. Saab CEO Micael Johansson discusses the company’s solid results. Andrew Sheets of Morgan Stanley examines what tech risks could mean for the broader market.

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00:06:35 – President Xi Touts China’s AI Progress
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00:39:26 – Argentina to Face Spain in World Cup Final
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Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong believes her country must continue to engage with China despite differences, and that it is too important not to. China is Australia’s largest trading partner and a major geopolitical power in the Indo-Pacific. She speaks with Minmin Low from the sidelines of the ‘ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting’ in Manila.
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Small businesses won a major legal victory when the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s IEEPA tariffs, but getting the money back has become its own fight. The government collected about $166 billion from more than 330,000 importers, and while refunds are now flowing, companies say the damage – from cash-flow strain, to price hikes, to inventory cuts – may not be fully reversible.
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