Iran's president declared "full-scale war" as US expanded aerial campaigns and Tehran struck Gulf allies. Attacks hit Iran's Tabriz and Bushehr, while Iran targeted Bahrain and Kuwait. Houthis blockaded Saudi ports, impacting oil prices, despite ongoing de-escalation talks.
Beijing confirmed ongoing contact with the United States regarding exchanges between their leaders later this year, hours after America's top diplomat downplayed the impact of Chinese election meddling allegations on high-level engagement.
A study found over 1 in 8 mobile apps for US military personnel contain software from China, Russia, or other foreign nations, raising national security concerns about data harvesting and potential targeting of service members.
Extinction Rebellion activists vandalized a Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam with corrosive balloons, protesting AI's environmental impact and resource consumption. This action highlights increasing public backlash against data centers, which also face lawsuits and land disputes in the United States.
The UK's designation of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) under the National Security Act 2023, effective July 17, creates criminal exposure for UK-linked entities receiving value from the group. This new offense, carrying up to 14 years in prison, is broad enough to include crypto assets like stablecoins, posing significant compliance challenges for businesses due to blockchain's immutable nature and evolving wallet attribution.
BrainCo has introduced a new platform that allows users to control robots, including humanoid robots and robotic arms, directly with their thoughts. The system uses an EEG headset to capture brain signals, which AI algorithms then decode to translate user intentions into robotic actions, advancing embodied AI development.
The U.S. military confirmed three service members killed since Friday, with two dying in Iranian missile and drone attacks in Jordan and one in Iraq from unexploded ordnance. These casualties follow U.S. retaliatory airstrikes against Iran, escalating regional tensions and raising concerns of an all-out war.
Several Chinese corporations and Adidas are granting employees a full or half day off next Monday to watch the Fifa World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium, with Adidas celebrating its sponsorship of both teams.
A new era of content discovery, AI Optimization (AIO), is emerging as AI models like ChatGPT and Perplexity become primary search tools. This shift requires content creators to optimize for AI-generated responses, distinct from traditional SEO, to capture growing organic traffic.
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's shift to less transparent communication is prompting financial firms, including F/m Investments with its "WarshGPT" AI tool, to adapt investment strategies to predict monetary policy, creating market uncertainty and new opportunities.
Donald Trump's media company plans to launch Truth PSI, a paid service offering Wall Street firms high-speed access to top Truth Social posts, including potentially the president's own market-moving announcements. Critics call it a brazen exploitation of government power for personal profit, while the company frames it as monetizing proprietary assets.
Cardano's founding developer, Input Output, is decentralizing control of its core blockchain infrastructure, including the Haskell node and Plutus platform, to external firms like Se7en Labs and Teragone. This transition, part of the Voltaire era, coincides with the Van Rossem hard fork going live, aiming to cut smart contract costs. IOG will now focus on research and new ventures.
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, reaffirming Pyongyang's commitment to strengthening allied relations based on a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty. She conveyed Kim Jong Un's greetings and pledged support for Russia's sovereignty and efforts to address the Ukrainian crisis.
A sample of Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce tested positive for Cyclospora, linked to a US diarrhoea outbreak affecting thousands, hospitalizing 94. The FDA investigates, while Taylor Farms voluntarily removed central Mexico-sourced lettuce. CDC advises against Taco Bell's shredded iceberg lettuce in five states.
European authorities added 14 crypto companies, including Ripple Payments Europe, Bison Bank, and Hrvatska poštanska banka, to the MiCA framework register. This update brings the total licensed crypto-asset service providers to 294, signaling continued integration of traditional finance into Europe's regulated crypto market.
Two British event riders, Sophie Fouracre (34) and Kerry Donoghue (42), died in separate cross-country accidents during competitions in Oxfordshire and Cumbria on Saturday, leaving the eventing community 'heartbroken'
France's gambling regulator blocks Polymarket, a prediction market platform, deeming it illegal gambling. ESMA adds 14 crypto firms to the MiCA register, slowing licensing pace. Balaji Srinivasan seeks legal assurances from Malaysia after a probe into Network School.
Moonshot AI, a Chinese startup, has launched Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion parameter AI model set to rival top US firms. Scheduled for open-source release on July 27, Kimi K3 boasts coding, knowledge work, and reasoning capabilities, narrowing China's tech gap with the US.
LandSpace Technology's IPO review was restored, seeking $1.1 billion for reusable rockets. CAS Space also plans to use IPO funds for similar projects. This follows China's successful sea recovery of a Long March-10B rocket, highlighting domestic advancements in reusable rocket technology.
State-owned oil companies are considering offering 10-kg lightweight LPG cylinders to commercial users, including migrant workers and small businesses. These composite cylinders, already available for domestic consumers, could be sold at commercial rates, offering a more portable and convenient cooking gas solution.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) has launched 'K-Doorknock,' a new initiative to support Korean companies expanding into the U.S. The program facilitates direct engagement with U.S. policymakers and business leaders, with a delegation including executives from major Korean and American firms visiting Washington D.C.
Elder care companies in India are increasingly vital for non-resident Indians and those living far from home, providing healthcare, companionship, and daily assistance to aging parents. With India's senior population growing rapidly, these firms offer peace of mind and a trusted support system, bridging the geographical gap for concerned children.
Overseas capital has flowed into China's advanced manufacturing and technology sectors at an unprecedented rate, reaching a record 3.13 trillion yuan in mainland equity holdings by the end of Q2 2026. This shift signifies a move away from traditional consumer and financial stocks towards industries supporting Beijing's tech self-sufficiency goals.
A poll shows 69% of Americans want AI firms to transfer 50% of their stock to a public sovereign wealth fund, amid tech layoffs and corporate profit growth. Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed similar legislation.
