US DOJ Supports Revoking Antitrust Immunity for Delta, Aeroméxico Joint Venture

The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed a settlement with apartment manager Greystar to resolve allegations of algorithmic collusion and anticompetitive practices in rental markets, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of pricing strategies in housing. Additionally, a class action lawsuit has been filed against 31 elite U.S. colleges, including Columbia University and Duke University, accusing them of conspiring to inflate tuition costs via their early decision admissions processes. In the airline industry, the Department of Justice supports revoking antitrust immunity for a joint venture between Delta Air Lines and Grupo Aeroméxico, which currently allows coordination on scheduling and pricing for flights between the U.S. and Mexico. Separately, Dutch investor Prosus has received European Union antitrust approval for its €4.1 billion bid for Just Eat Takeaway after agreeing to reduce its stake in Delivery Hero. These developments illustrate intensified antitrust enforcement and legal challenges across multiple sectors in the U.S. and Europe. Meanwhile, Pakistan is experiencing growth in solar energy adoption with Trinasolar introducing advanced photovoltaic modules to meet rising energy demands, alongside Payoneer's record revenue driven by expanding support for digital entrepreneurs and SMBs in the region.