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US Targets Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange for Enabling IRGC Sanctions Evasion
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US Targets Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange for Enabling IRGC Sanctions Evasion

The US Treasury sanctioned Iran’s biggest cryptocurrency platform, Nobitex, accusing it of facilitating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and central bank in bypassing sanctions.

US Treasury Sanctions Multiple Iranian Cryptocurrency Platforms and Operators
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US Treasury Sanctions Multiple Iranian Cryptocurrency Platforms and Operators

The US Treasury added several Iranian crypto platforms and individuals to the sanctions list, aiming to disrupt Iran’s access to digital asset markets and expand enforcement reach.

China Permits Some Independent Refineries to Cut Fuel Output Amid Inventory Surplus
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China Permits Some Independent Refineries to Cut Fuel Output Amid Inventory Surplus

Chinese authorities now allow certain independent refiners to reduce processing rates as fuel stockpiles remain high despite earlier mandates to sustain output.

US Prioritizes Staying Ahead of China in AI Amid Strategic Competition
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US Prioritizes Staying Ahead of China in AI Amid Strategic Competition

Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that maintaining US leadership in artificial intelligence is critical to national security as the US faces ongoing strategic rivalry with China.

Stephen Curry Partners With Li-Ning Despite U.S. Ban Over Forced Labor Accusations
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Stephen Curry Partners With Li-Ning Despite U.S. Ban Over Forced Labor Accusations

Stephen Curry signs a decade-long deal with Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning, a company banned in the U.S. over allegations tied to forced labor in Xinjiang.

EU Offers Conditional Sanctions Relief to Iran Amid Push for Broader Nuclear Talks
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EU Offers Conditional Sanctions Relief to Iran Amid Push for Broader Nuclear Talks

The EU signals willingness to support sanctions relief for Iran if Tehran agrees to strict terms, linking progress to deeper negotiations on nuclear and security issues.

Polymarket Completes First AI-Linked Institutional Block Trade on Blockchain
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Polymarket Completes First AI-Linked Institutional Block Trade on Blockchain

Polymarket executed its inaugural on-chain institutional block trade tied to AI compute pricing, signaling new uses for prediction markets in commodity futures.

China Boosts Childcare Subsidies Amid Sharp Decline in Birth Rate
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China Boosts Childcare Subsidies Amid Sharp Decline in Birth Rate

The Chinese government is increasing childcare funding to address the country’s declining fertility rate, which has dropped below one child per woman.

Key World Leaders Visiting China in 2026 Reflect Global Diplomatic Focus
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Key World Leaders Visiting China in 2026 Reflect Global Diplomatic Focus

More than two dozen senior officials from diverse regions have visited China this year as Beijing hosts foreign leaders amid growing trade, technology, and strategic cooperation interests.

US Senator Raises Concerns Over Nvidia’s Export Compliance and China Shipments
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US Senator Raises Concerns Over Nvidia’s Export Compliance and China Shipments

Senior senator questions Nvidia’s claims about AI chip exports to China amid Justice Department investigations into alleged illegal diversions worth hundreds of millions.

China and Russia Strengthen Roles as US-Iran Conflict Tests Endurance
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China and Russia Strengthen Roles as US-Iran Conflict Tests Endurance

As tension escalates between the US and Iran, China and Russia emerge as key players influencing the conflict’s trajectory through economic and diplomatic support.

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” Prepares for Ticket Sales Ahead of July Release
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Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” Prepares for Ticket Sales Ahead of July Release

A new promo for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film “The Odyssey” has been released as ticket sales are expected to begin soon, with IMAX showings leading the way.