A US federal judge dismisses criminal fraud and bribery charges against Gautam Adani after the Justice Department moves to drop the case. The decision removes a prominent legal overhang for the Indian billionaire and reduces a risk that had shadowed Adani Group’s international financing and expansion plans.

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen under a proposed arrangement unless the United States meets several Iranian demands. Tehran is seeking political and legal assurances rather than only operational measures, keeping pressure on a critical global energy shipping route and prolonging uncertainty for oil markets and trade flows.

Barrick and Newmont agree to revise their Nevada Gold Mines joint venture, resolving disputes and adding properties that had previously sat outside the partnership. The settlement clears the way for the companies to advance wider plans for their North American gold assets, including steps tied to a potential public listing.

GameStop is weighing whether to abandon its reported $56 billion bid for eBay and pursue a partnership instead. The shift follows eBay’s rejection of the approach as neither credible nor attractive, suggesting the retailer may retreat from an audacious takeover attempt toward a less confrontational strategic tie-up.

Taylor Farms recalls prepared foods containing jalapeños, including products sold by major retailers, after salmonella concerns linked to sourced ingredients. The action covers items such as dips and salsas and expands the company’s food-safety response as investigators examine contamination risks connected to fresh jalapeño supply.

Taylor Farms also recalls jalapeño-containing salsa and guacamole as health officials investigate a salmonella outbreak tied to supplied peppers. The recall follows a joint investigation involving federal, state and local authorities and focuses on prepared foods made with fresh jalapeños that may pose a contamination risk to consumers.