South Korea stocks shrug off tepid industrial data, political turmoil; Jeju Air shares hit record low

Rescuers in Indonesia are searching for 26-year-old Brazilian tourist Juliana Marins, who fell while hiking near Mount Rinjani's crater. Efforts have been hampered by extreme terrain and fog; while she was initially heard and seen alive, subsequent searches failed to locate her, raising concerns over her health and safety as the park remains open to other hikers. Need More Context? 🔎

The UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced plans to classify Palestine Action as a terrorist organization following their vandalism of two RAF Voyager aircraft at Brize Norton on June 20. The group faces legal consequences for their actions, which Cooper condemned as part of a broader history of criminal damage, while protests supporting Palestine Action have led to multiple arrests in London. Need More Context? 🔎

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has proposed three key principles aimed at establishing a democratic and secular Iran, urging opposition groups to unify against the current regime. His vision emphasizes the importance of collaboration among dissidents to overcome the challenges posed by the Islamic Republic. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Reza Pahlavi wants everyone in Iran to work together to make their country a fair and free place where everyone can believe what they...

Heavy smoke rose over Tehran after Israeli airstrikes targeted Iranian sites in retaliation for missile attacks on Ashdod, escalating an ongoing conflict. With U.S. involvement following strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, tensions are high as Iran threatens further retaliation, and EU officials warn of potential catastrophic consequences if the conflict escalates further. Need More Context? 🔎

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) announced it will not pursue another offer to acquire the remaining shares of Great Eastern if shareholders reject the delisting proposal on July 8. OCBC, which currently owns 93.72% of Great Eastern, plans to maintain its non-voting shares to restore free float and trading if the delisting does not proceed. Need More Context? 🔎

Former Fremantle captain Matthew Pavlich is a top candidate to replace Paul Marsh as CEO of the AFL Players’ Association, which is currently without a full-time leader following Marsh's departure in May. While Pavlich is highly regarded, James Gallagher, a North Melbourne executive and former AFLPA member, is considered the frontrunner for the position. Need More Context? 🔎