China’s retail sales dropped for the first time since late 2022 as exports bolster factory output but weak domestic demand and property slumps raise concerns about the economy’s uneven recovery.
Stanley Woodward assumes full authority over the DOJ’s Antitrust Division, centralizing control over major merger reviews and Big Tech enforcement under senior leadership.
Canada reports that negotiations with the United States on USMCA and tariffs are advancing with cooperation and respect, focusing on key sectors ahead of the mid-2026 review.
Mode Inc is growing its reach through acquisitions, aiming to pay everyday users for sharing personal data like emails and photos to train artificial intelligence.
Iran and the U.S. are set to sign a phased agreement that will resolve nuclear issues, lift sanctions, and include a ceasefire involving Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah.
Bitcoin miner IREN acquires Nostrum Group in Spain, securing 490 MW of power to boost its AI cloud infrastructure and strengthen its European presence.
Emerging AI agents are beginning to autonomously manage crypto wallets, enabling automated DeFi portfolio oversight, payments, and decentralized finance interactions beyond simple advice.
The closure of Envioscuba.com disrupts essential remittances and deliveries to Cuban families, deepening the island’s economic crisis under tightened US sanctions.
The European Union imposed sanctions on 34 individuals and 47 entities linked to Russia’s military-industrial complex, shadow fleet shipping, and propaganda networks to increase pressure amid ongoing conflict.
The Department of Justice supports xAI in a lawsuit claiming its gas turbines threaten public health, arguing their operation is crucial for military AI systems powering national defense.