The Philippines is escalating tensions over contested waters in the South China Sea, provoking a significant response from China involving naval and coast guard vessels. This is seen during a journey when a group of wooden fishing boats from the Philippines drew the attention of a Chinese military fleet.

Shares of Saudi Arabia's state oil company, Aramco, rose on Sunday following a stock sale aimed at raising approximately $11.2 billion.

Stellantis aims to increase global Jeep sales by 50% to approximately 1.5 million units by 2027.

The European Parliament has shifted toward the right, and French President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved the National Assembly, calling for early elections due to poor performance by his coalition.

India is preparing for upcoming elections with various political parties engaging in campaigns and voter outreach, amidst a dynamic political landscape.

The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the first fatal case of Avian Influenza A(H5N2) in Mexico. Potential risks include agricultural implications, particularly for poultry farming, potential food supply chain disruption, logistical challenges, and changes in consumer behavior. Stakeholders must closely monitor developments to preemptively tackle arising issues.

Gold mining is facing production challenges as deposits become increasingly difficult to locate and extract, according to the World Gold Council.

Toyota lost over $15 billion in market value last week due to being caught falsifying tests. An inspection by the transport ministry also revealed irregularities in Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha.

A military aircraft carrying Malawi Vice-President Saulos Chilima and nine others went off the radar on Monday morning and is currently missing.

The UAW President is under investigation by a federal monitor for alleged misuse of power, with union leaders accused of obstructing and interfering with the monitor's access to information.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is currently monitoring the first tropical disturbance of the season near Florida.

Asia-Pacific markets are in a holding pattern as traders anticipate the release of inflation data from China and India. China's May inflation rate is projected to increase slightly to 0.4%, up from 0.3% in April.

MediaTek has developed an Arm-based chip specifically designed for Microsoft's AI-driven laptops, according to sources.

U.S. crude oil prices have risen above $78 per barrel due to an anticipated supply deficit, as reported by the Department of Energy.

The G-7 Summit in Italy, attended by leaders from seven of the world's wealthiest democracies, will focus on discussions regarding Ukraine, the Middle East, and artificial intelligence.