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Russian missile and drone strikes kill at least seven in Kyiv amid warnings of escalating assault
Defense & Security

Russian missile and drone strikes kill at least seven in Kyiv amid warnings of escalating assault

Overnight missile and drone attacks on Kyiv killed at least seven people and wounded dozens as Russian forces intensified their bombardment of Ukraine’s capital.

Bitcoin Dominates Market Interest as Altcoin Season Remains Unconfirmed
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin Dominates Market Interest as Altcoin Season Remains Unconfirmed

Despite signals of altcoins outperforming Bitcoin, traders’ focus on Bitcoin’s higher open interest suggests the altcoin rally has yet to fully begin.

President Lee Urges Swift Progress on Semiconductor and AI Investment Projects
Trade & Tariffs

President Lee Urges Swift Progress on Semiconductor and AI Investment Projects

President Lee Jae Myung urged faster government action to accelerate large-scale chip cluster and AI investments, emphasizing streamlined procedures and immediate infrastructure support.

SAIC’s MG 07 Coupe Sedan Opens Pre-Sales, Targets Young EV Buyers with Advanced Tech
Energy & Climate

SAIC’s MG 07 Coupe Sedan Opens Pre-Sales, Targets Young EV Buyers with Advanced Tech

SAIC Motor’s MG brand will start pre-sales for the all-new MG 07 coupe sedan on July 29, offering electric and plug-in hybrid options with cutting-edge smart features.

Busan Bank Advances Korean Won Stablecoin Pilot on Public Blockchain Network
Crypto & Fintech

Busan Bank Advances Korean Won Stablecoin Pilot on Public Blockchain Network

Busan Bank completed a pilot for Korean won stablecoin payments on Kaia Chain, testing blockchain infrastructure for digital fiat transactions beyond private ledgers.

Trump to hold talks with Ukraine and Syria leaders at upcoming NATO summit
Defense & Security

Trump to hold talks with Ukraine and Syria leaders at upcoming NATO summit

Former President Trump plans separate meetings with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and Syria’s al-Sharaa during the NATO summit to discuss ongoing regional conflicts and alliances.

Khamenei’s Remaining Sons Publicly Mourn While New Supreme Leader Stays Hidden
Defense & Security

Khamenei’s Remaining Sons Publicly Mourn While New Supreme Leader Stays Hidden

Iran’s top leaders and Khamenei’s brothers held funeral prayers amid calls for revenge, as the new supreme leader remains out of public view following a deadly airstrike.

Former Silicon Valley Engineer Launches AI Chip Startup at 55, Targeting Energy-Efficient AI Processors
Big Tech

Former Silicon Valley Engineer Launches AI Chip Startup at 55, Targeting Energy-Efficient AI Processors

After decades in chip design, Stephen Huang founded Tranxform AI to develop energy-efficient processors aimed at running AI models beyond large data centers.

Malaysia Advances as Southeast Asia’s Emerging Electric Vehicle Production Hub
Energy & Climate

Malaysia Advances as Southeast Asia’s Emerging Electric Vehicle Production Hub

Malaysia strengthens its position in Southeast Asia’s EV sector with new local assembly plants from Chinese brands and growing investments driving regional manufacturing.

Iran Holds Multi-Day Funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Amid Wartime Tensions
Defense & Security

Iran Holds Multi-Day Funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Amid Wartime Tensions

Hundreds of thousands gathered in Tehran to mourn Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in an airstrike, raising demands for revenge amid ongoing Iran war and diplomatic uncertainty.