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Putin Arrives in Beijing With Ministerial and Business Delegation Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing, accompanied by a delegation of cabinet ministers and corporate CEOs. The visit comes at a delicate moment in US-China relations, just days after President Trump’s phone call with President Xi. Key areas of focus are expected to include energy cooperation, trade settlement mechanisms, and coordination on international affairs. Against the backdrop of intensifying US-China competition, the trajectory of Sino-Russian relations remains under close global scrutiny. ...

Summary: The global stablecoin supply has surpassed $300 billion, but growth is stalling as Tether gains market share at the expense of bank-issued and GENIUS Act-compliant competitors.

Summary: A surprising drug combination could reshape treatment for suicide risk, though academics debate whether ketamine for depression is moving too fast on weak data.

13 Biggest Announcements at Google I/O 2026 Google unveiled 13 major updates at its annual I/O developer conference, marking a significant acceleration in its AI push. Key announcements include: New AI models: Next-generation Gemini models with improved reasoning and multimodal understanding Personal AI agents: New AI assistant capabilities that can directly help users complete complex tasks Biggest search box overhaul in 25 years: AI-driven search experience that goes beyond returning links to generating direct answers Google’s moves are aimed at catching up with OpenAI and Anthropic in the AI assistant race. The Gemini app update positions it to compete directly with ChatGPT and Claude. ...

Summary: The SEC proposes its largest overhaul of public listing rules in over 20 years, allowing newly public companies to raise capital instantly and cutting compliance costs, with implications for crypto firms seeking easier market access.

US 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits Highest Since 2007 Amid Inflation Fears The US 30-year Treasury yield has surpassed 5.19%, reaching its highest level since the 2007 financial crisis, reflecting deep market concerns about the inflation outlook. Key context: Inflation data continues to exceed expectations, pushing back market expectations for Fed rate cuts Bond market selloff intensifies, with long-term rates climbing rapidly Equities are under pressure as investors face the dual challenge of “high rates + high valuations” The 30-year yield breaking above 5% is a significant psychological threshold, suggesting mortgage rates could rise further, putting pressure on the housing market and economic growth. Analysts warn that if inflation remains stubborn, the Fed may be forced to keep rates higher for longer. ...

Vice-President JD Vance Hosts White House Press Briefing US Vice-President JD Vance hosted a White House press briefing, stating that Trump is “locked and loaded” to restart military operations if necessary. Vance made strong statements on the Iran situation, emphasizing that both diplomatic and military options remain on the table. The fact that the Vice-President rather than the President himself hosted the briefing has drawn attention to the current decision-making dynamics. ...

Summary: Crypto infrastructure provider Zerohash is pursuing new funding at a valuation above $1.5 billion, after Mastercard dropped its investment plans, as Wall Street deepens its push into digital assets.

BBC analysis suggests that the AI industry itself emerged as the real winner of the Musk-Altman trial — with public attention and discussion around AI significantly increasing.

Anti-government demonstrators clashed with police in Bolivia as tensions continue to escalate. The protests reflect ongoing political instability in the country.