Germany has blocked the sale of MAN Energy Solutions, a Volkswagen subsidiary, to a Chinese firm due to concerns over national security, amidst escalating tensions with China over trade issues.

Lufthansa has won EU antitrust approval to buy 41% of ITA Airways for around $350 million. Lufthansa has received antitrust clearance from the European Union (EU) to acquire 41% of ITA Airways for 325 million euros (about $350 million) following the sale of certain routes and slots, the company announced Wednesday, July 3.

Russia's central bank has advised businesses to explore alternative solutions, including cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, to facilitate payments with foreign partners.

Meta cannot use Brazilian personal data to build its AI models, according to the country's data protection authorities.

Several US government entities, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and a State Department arm, have confirmed being affected by a Microsoft breach attributed to Russian state-sponsored hackers.

The first new banknotes of Japan in 20 years have finally hit circulation this week. The first new banknotes of Japan in 20 years have finally hit circulation on Wednesday, July 3.

The Biden administration canceled eight export licenses this year that had allowed several companies to send goods to the Chinese telecom giant Huawei.

The Australian eSafety Commissioner revealed that it gave the internet industry half a year to develop an enforceable code of conduct to prevent children from seeing pornographic content and other inappropriate material online.

Social media platforms remain inaccessible for a second day in central Turkey and parts of the south due to ongoing anti-Syrian riots, prompting residents to rely on VPN services to access popular sites amidst the unrest.

China has established a new entity that combines national oil producers and state firms to look for ultra-deep oil and gas reserves.