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China’s Factory-Gate Inflation Reaches Highest Level in Nearly Four Years Amid Domestic Demand Weakness
Markets & Macro

China’s Factory-Gate Inflation Reaches Highest Level in Nearly Four Years Amid Domestic Demand Weakness

China’s producer prices surged at the fastest annual pace since 2022, reflecting rising industrial costs, while consumer inflation remained subdued due to weak domestic spending.

Meta Patents AI Wearable That Monitors Users’ Emotional Cues and Medication Intake
Big Tech

Meta Patents AI Wearable That Monitors Users’ Emotional Cues and Medication Intake

Meta has patented a wearable AI device designed to track users’ emotions, including sighs and laughter, and monitor medication timing to tailor fitness coaching.

Massive Crowds Mourn Iran’s Supreme Leader in Widely Watched Burial Ceremony
Defense & Security

Massive Crowds Mourn Iran’s Supreme Leader in Widely Watched Burial Ceremony

Tens of thousands gathered across Iranian and Iraqi cities to honor Ali Khamenei during a weeklong funeral procession culminating in a high-profile burial under intense geopolitical tension.

Interpol Uncovers $122 Million Crypto Flow Linked to Global Romance Scam Ring
Crypto & Fintech

Interpol Uncovers $122 Million Crypto Flow Linked to Global Romance Scam Ring

Interpol revealed that a crypto wallet linked to romance-scam money laundering processed over $122 million amid an international crackdown that led to thousands of arrests.

Microsoft Unlikely to Sell Entire Xbox Division but May Divest Key Studios
Corporate Power

Microsoft Unlikely to Sell Entire Xbox Division but May Divest Key Studios

Recent restructuring under new Xbox leadership raises questions about the future of Microsoft’s gaming division amid layoffs and studio sales.

Scientists Warn Only Two Countries Could Survive a Full-Scale Nuclear War
Defense & Security

Scientists Warn Only Two Countries Could Survive a Full-Scale Nuclear War

Research indicates a full-scale nuclear conflict could cause catastrophic global death tolls, with only two nations projected to emerge largely intact.

Global Markets Show Mixed Responses Amid Rising Oil Prices and New Iran-U.S. Attacks
Defense & Security

Global Markets Show Mixed Responses Amid Rising Oil Prices and New Iran-U.S. Attacks

Financial markets experience varied reactions alongside climbing oil prices following recent military actions by Iran and the United States.

PrimeXBT Launches 24/7 Gold Trading, Bridging Gap Between Traditional and Crypto Markets
Crypto & Fintech

PrimeXBT Launches 24/7 Gold Trading, Bridging Gap Between Traditional and Crypto Markets

PrimeXBT’s introduction of round-the-clock gold trading highlights the growing convergence of traditional assets like gold with crypto, reflecting shifts in market dynamics and trader demands.

GOP Faces Growing Backlash Over Rising Costs of Renewed Iran Conflict
Defense & Security

GOP Faces Growing Backlash Over Rising Costs of Renewed Iran Conflict

As military operations against Iran resume, Republicans grapple with steep funding requests and economic repercussions ahead of upcoming elections.

Alfa-Bank Prepares to Launch Comprehensive Crypto Services as Russia Advances Digital Currency Law
Crypto & Fintech

Alfa-Bank Prepares to Launch Comprehensive Crypto Services as Russia Advances Digital Currency Law

Russia’s largest private bank, Alfa-Bank, plans to introduce a digital depository and full crypto service suite, aiming to enter the regulated market anticipated for late 2026 or early 2027.