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Kremlin Says Conflict with Ukraine Is Now a Full-Scale War
The Kremlin has acknowledged that the conflict with Ukraine, supported by the United States and European allies supplying weapons, is no longer a 'special military operation' but a full-scale war.
Iran Claims 10 Million Mourners at Khamenei Funeral Events
The Iranian government reports over 10 million attendees at funeral events for the late Ayatollah Khamenei this week, though independent verification is unavailable. Hundreds of thousands gathered in Tehran for Monday's procession.
Kremlin: Zelensky Can End War by Withdrawing Troops, Recognizing Annexed Regions
The Kremlin stated that Ukrainian President Zelensky can fulfill his original promise to end the war by pulling troops from Donbas and recognizing the annexed territories as part of Russia de jure.
US Official Warns No Iran Deal Without 'Dust'
A US official stated that if Iran does not hand over 'the dust,' there will be no deal, emphasizing Washington holds the leverage.
US Official Warns of Military Options if Iran Refuses Nuclear Deal
A US official stated that Washington has low-cost military options to ensure Iran's nuclear program remains buried, and retains leverage if Iran refuses negotiations.
US Demands Iran Hand Over 'Nuclear Dust' Buried Under Rubble for Deal
A US official told ABC News that any nuclear agreement with Iran hinges on Tehran surrendering highly enriched uranium buried under rubble after American airstrikes, labeling the material as 'nuclear dust.'
Iran Accuses UAE of Backing US Military Aggression in Exchange for Trade Benefits
Iran's deputy foreign minister claims the UAE supported US military actions against Iran in return for eased US export controls and upgraded trade status.
Russian Geran-4 Drones Strike Power Substation in Ukraine's Sumy Region
Russian UAV operators hit a key power hub in Sumy region with Geran-4 drones, striking a 110 kV substation in Shostka.
Russian Strike Causes Massive Fire at Kyiv Region Infrastructure Facility
A Russian strike ignited a 4,000-square-meter fire at an infrastructure facility in the Kyiv region, with firefighters battling the blaze under extreme heat and the risk of additional strikes.
CPU Business Growth Potential Changing Rapidly, Nikkei Reports
Central processing units, long considered a mature low-growth sector, are seeing a rapid change in growth potential according to a Nikkei Asia report.
Explosions Reported in Towns East of Tehran; Cause Unknown
Residents in Pakdasht and Qiamdasht, east of Tehran, reported hearing explosions, according to local media. The source and location are unknown, with no official statement yet.
China and North Korea Mark 65th Anniversary of Friendship Treaty
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un exchanged congratulations on the 65th anniversary of the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance.
Powerful Typhoon Heads for China, Triggers Emergency Response in Zhejiang
A large typhoon is moving toward China with heavy rain and strong winds, expected to make landfall later Saturday. Zhejiang province has activated an emergency response.
Chinese Scientists Develop Intelligent System for Consistent Organoid Cultivation
A team from Harbin Institute of Technology and BGI Genomics has created an intelligent system that produces consistent 'blood island organoids', overcoming the randomness that has prevented clinical use.
Andy Burnham certain to be UK's next PM, plans unclear
Andy Burnham is now certain to become the UK's next prime minister, but his detailed plans remain obscure to allies just 10 days out.
Rubio Discusses Regional Security with Saudi Counterpart Amid Iran Tensions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan about regional security as tensions with Iran persist in the Persian Gulf.
Russia Reports Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Four Vessels in Taganrog Bay
Russia accused Ukraine of attacking four vessels with drones overnight in Taganrog Bay in the Azov Sea, following a Friday strike on the area that disrupted shipping through a key Russian grain-export corridor.
95% of Americans Say U.S. Faces Affordability Crisis – The Guardian
A new Guardian poll finds that 95% of Americans believe the U.S. is experiencing an affordability crisis, highlighting persistent cost-of-living pressures despite easing inflation.
Student-loan borrowers delay retirement and children as repayments tighten
U.S. student-loan borrowers are making major financial sacrifices—delaying retirement, postponing having children, and working multiple jobs—as repayment rules tighten, according to Business Insider.
Small Businesses Face Hiring Crisis as 84% Report Shortage of Qualified Applicants
According to Forbes, 84% of small business owners seeking to hire found few or no qualified applicants, highlighting a deepening labor shortage.
China Challenges US Lead in AI Race as Token Usage Surges
Chinese AI models have seen a 400% increase in the top 50 most used models since 2025, while monthly token usage surged 113% MoM to 98 trillion in June, surpassing US models by 85%.
FundingPips Lifts Its Funding Ceiling To $400,000
FundingPips raised its maximum trader allocation to $400,000 across all evaluation models and through to funded Master Accounts.
FTMO Returns $18.9 Million To Traders In June As Payout Volume Becomes The Industry's Real Scoreboard
FTMO disclosed it distributed more than $18.9 million to funded traders in June across 8,300+ processed rewards, with the largest single payout of $64,758 going to a UK trader.
DBS Sees Singapore 2Q26 GDP Growth at 5.8% YoY, 1.5% QoQ
DBS economists forecast Singapore's advance 2Q26 GDP at 5.8% year-on-year and 1.5% quarter-on-quarter seasonally adjusted, slightly below the prior quarter but backed by resilient GDP and strong non-oil domestic exports.