Poland Lawmakers Debate Crypto Bills as PiS Party Submits Ban Proposal Polish lawmakers are debating cryptocurrency legislation while the PiS party has submitted a separate proposal to ban crypto, according to TheBlock. The development reflects divergent regulatory approaches across European nations.
Russian Ship Sunk Near Spain May Have Been Carrying Nuclear Reactors to North Korea A Russian vessel that sank off the coast of Spain may have been transporting nuclear reactors to North Korea, according to reports. The incident has raised serious international concerns about nuclear proliferation and maritime safety. The cause of the sinking remains under investigation.
Sam Altman Takes the Stand in Musk’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified in Elon Musk’s lawsuit against the company, according to CNBC. The case centers on OpenAI’s transition to for-profit status and the commercial disputes between the two parties. It is one of the most closely watched legal battles in the tech industry.
Trump and Xi Seek to Keep Iran Differences from Overshadowing China Talks Trump and Xi appeared intent on keeping their deep differences over the Iran war from overshadowing broader bilateral talks, according to Reuters. Both leaders signaled willingness to pursue economic and trade consensus despite divergent positions on the Iran conflict.
Uganda’s President Sworn In for Record Seventh Term Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a record seventh term in office. Museveni has been in power since 1986, making him one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. Opposition groups have questioned the legitimacy of his continued rule.
US Inflation Jumps to 3.8% as Energy Costs Surge from Iran War US inflation has risen to 3.8%, driven by surging energy costs linked to the Iran conflict, according to BBC. The figure exceeded market expectations and adds fresh pressure on Federal Reserve monetary policy debates. Energy price increases are weighing on both consumer spending and business costs.
Zelensky’s Ex-Chief of Staff in Court as Ukraine Corruption Probe Escalates Ukraine’s former presidential chief of staff appeared in court as part of an escalating corruption investigation, facing money laundering allegations. The case highlights Kyiv’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign amid the war and has drawn significant public attention in Ukraine.
Education platform Canvas suffered a hack resulting in student data theft. The affected company chose to pay the criminals to have the stolen data deleted.
A former senior World Bank official publicly called on China to reduce its food and fertiliser reserves, arguing the stockpiling exacerbates global market volatility.
The UN health agency says while hantavirus cases have appeared on a cruise ship, there are no signs of a larger outbreak at this time.