Reuters News Briefing: SpaceX Profit, Musk-Tesla Merger Hint, Ukraine Diplomacy, and Global Headlines

Reuters news briefing covers the day’s major global stories, including SpaceX’s first profit as a public company and Elon Musk’s hint at a possible Tesla merger, alongside diplomatic and security developments involving Russia, Ukraine, NATO, and Gaza.

■ Business and technology
- SpaceX reports its first profit as a public company; Musk says SpaceX and Tesla formed committees to explore a possible merger, with China and global regulation cited as key hurdles.
- Chinese tech firms reportedly order more than 3 million Nvidia RTX Pro 5500 GPUs; Nvidia cannot guarantee fulfillment, and the chip is noted as compatible with U.S. export controls.
- Reports say Elon Musk ordered a slowdown of StarShield, the military version of Starlink used by Ukraine; the U.S. defense secretary denies the Trump administration restricted Starlink access.

■ Diplomacy and security
- U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin in Russia after talks with Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo.
- NATO deploys more drones and radar systems in the Black Sea after deadly drone attacks on commercial ships.
- France prepares for further unrest with a major security operation and military backup.

■ U.S. and international news
- The UN World Food Programme cuts Gaza assistance due to a $450 million funding shortfall, affecting about 500,000 people.
- The Kansas Senate race draws attention as Democrat Adam Hamilton seeks to end a 94-year Republican streak; voters cite fuel costs and immigration raids.
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll examines American views on failed executions after a Tennessee execution attempt.

This briefing is suited to viewers seeking a concise overview of major international news and business developments. It provides context on the stories likely to shape further coverage, while full details and analysis are available through Reuters platforms.