Tether reportedly froze $72 million in USDT on Tron after a wallet received 120.2 million USDT and began routing funds, with a portion of the outflow reportedly used to buy Monero (XMR), pushing its price up. The freeze highlights the limited time stablecoin issuers have before funds are moved into less traceable assets or venues.
Uzbekistan will showcase investment projects worth approximately €75 billion at the Tashkent International Investment Forum 2026, seeking international financing for energy, transport, digital infrastructure, and industrial development. Over 3,400 foreign delegates from 102 countries are expected to attend.
US President Donald Trump announced a "great deal" to end the war with Iran. The agreement includes an immediate suspension of military operations and the end of the naval blockade against Iran. A signing ceremony is set for Friday in Switzerland.
A South Korean cardinal stated that Pope Leo XIV's potential visit to North Korea depends on Pyongyang's invitation and conditions, emphasizing the Pope's willingness to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Hong Kong transport authorities are exploring secure data storage for ride-hailing platforms to comply with new regulations taking effect in August, emphasizing data privacy and national security. Operators must obtain user approval for data use and adhere to strict privacy rules.
Eric Trump denied claims he contacted UFC commentator Daniel Cormier about fighter injuries and fight fixing before UFC Freedom 250. Screenshots of alleged messages, which Trump called AI-generated fakes, circulated online. Cormier also distanced himself from the images.
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie urges Australia to significantly boost AI investment to maintain strategic independence, warning against becoming a 'supplicant state' to the US amid potential conflict with China. He advocates for an AI ambassador and education reform.
Andrew Hastie warns Australia must boost AI investment to maintain strategic independence, fearing it could become a 'supplicant state' to the US amid potential conflict with China. He advocates for Australia to become a southern hemisphere tech hub and overhaul education for AI development.
Eric Trump has called screenshots alleging he asked UFC commentator Daniel Cormier about rigged fights at a White House event 'fake' and 'AI-generated'. Cormier initially shared the alleged exchange but later deleted his post.
The Hong Kong Observatory is evaluating whether to upgrade to a red rainstorm warning, just under two hours after issuing an amber signal. Intense thundery showers are currently affecting the region and the Pearl River Delta.
Rowan Hooper's "Togetherness" challenges Darwin's emphasis on competition, highlighting the crucial role of cooperation and symbiosis in nature. The book argues that understanding these interdependencies is vital for conservation efforts.
Sweden secured a resounding 5-1 victory over Tunisia in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Guadalupe, Mexico. Yasin Ayari scored twice, with Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres, and Mattias Svanberg adding goals. Sweden now leads Group F.
A reflection on David Hockney's career, highlighting his evolution from iconic 1960s-70s works to his later iPad paintings of nature, and his enduring impact on the art world.
The EU's digital sovereignty package aims to reduce dependence on US tech, but faces challenges. Beti Hohler's experience with US sanctions highlights the risks of this reliance. The package's Cloud and AI Development Act (Cada) has flaws in enforcement and scope, potentially entrenching US dominance.
Japanese football fans cleaned the stands at AT&T Stadium in Dallas after a World Cup draw against the Netherlands, continuing a tradition of tidiness that began in 1998. Supporters used blue bags to collect rubbish, citing respect for the stadium and event.
COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2026, held in Taipei from June 2-5, concluded as the largest event ever with over 110,000 attendees. The main focus was NVIDIA's new 'RTX Spark' SoC, a 13-year return to Windows PCs, integrating Arm CPUs and Blackwell GPUs for on-device Agent AI, aiming to compete with high-end Macs.
India's men's hockey team lost their FIH Pro League opener 2-3 to the Netherlands in Rotterdam. Despite an improved showing and Manpreet Singh equalling a record, goals from Dilpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh weren't enough. Goalkeeper Suraj Karkera impressed, saving 10 penalty corners.
Japan secured a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their World Cup opener in Arlington, Texas. Daichi Kamada scored the late equalizer after Koki Ogawa's header, with the Netherlands having led twice.
Daichi Kamada's late header secured a dramatic 2-2 draw for Japan against the Netherlands in their FIFA World Cup opener in Texas. The Samurai Blue came from behind twice, with Kamada's equalizer in the 88th minute denying the Dutch victory.
قائد هولندا فيرجيل فان دايك يعبر عن خيبة أمله بعد التعادل 2-2 مع اليابان في كأس العالم 2026. مدرب كوراساو ديك أدفوكات فخور بأداء فريقه رغم الخسارة 7-1 أمام ألمانيا، مشيراً إلى أنها المرة الأولى للبلاد في المونديال.
Daichi Kamada's 88th-minute header off Koki Ogawa's corner kick secured a 2-2 draw for Japan against the Netherlands in their World Cup opener. The Dutch had taken a 2-1 lead in the second half with goals from Virgil Van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville, but Japan's Nakamura had equalized earlier.
The Netherlands and Japan played to a 2-2 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match at Dallas Stadium. Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville scored for the Dutch, while Keito Nakamura and Daichi Kamada netted for Japan. Both teams will continue their group stage play later in the week.
Japan secured a late draw against Netherlands with an 88th-minute header, while Germany and Curacao played out an eight-goal thriller. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin's comments about uninteresting matches also drew attention.
The Netherlands and Japan played a thrilling 2-2 draw in their opening Group F World Cup match in Arlington, Texas. Daichi Kamada scored an 88th-minute equalizer for Japan after the Netherlands had taken a 2-1 lead in the second half.
