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AI boom keeping markets elevated despite geopolitical noise: Mark Matthews

Financial markets are increasingly prioritizing artificial intelligence-driven growth and corporate earnings over geopolitical tensions, according to Mark Matthews. He highlights extraordinary earnings, particularly in tech, fueling market highs despite Middle East uncertainty. Matthews also sees India as attractive due to improving valuations and continued FII buying.

The Economic Times

Paraguay’s president visits Taiwan as pressure from China grows

Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña arrives in Taiwan on his first visit to the self-ruled island

The Independent UK

This ancient Chinese megacity hides mysterious underground tunnels buried for over 4,000 years

A huge ancient stone city buried for thousands of years in northern China has just become even more mysterious. Archaeologists working at the Houchengzui Stone City in Inner Mongolia have uncovered a hidden underground tunnel network dating back roughly 4,300 to 4,500 years.

The Times of India

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US fires on Iranian oil tanker amid talks

Iran war news: America fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. President Trump is pressuring Tehran for a deal to end the war. Israel also struck Beirut's southern suburbs. The conflict has disrupted oil and gas shipments. Iran is reviewing American proposals for a potential agreement.…

The Economic Times

He's accused of running a Chinese spy outpost. His lawyer says it was a place to play ping-pong

U_S_ prosecutors say a plain glass-clad building in Manhattan's Chinatown neighborhood was a secret Chinese spy outpost, with orders to silence, harass and intimidate pro-democracy dissidents in the U_S_ It had a banner inside that said: “Fuzhou Police Overseas Service Station, New York USA.”

The Independent UK

Voices: China has a chance to help the US and Iran find an off-ramp

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Washington and Tehran would both like to find a way out of this war – and Xi Jinping can do much to push the latter in that direction

The Independent UK

How to avoid a trade war with China? MEPs debate on The Ring

Is a trade war with China looming? In this edition of our weekly debate show The Ring, Sakis Arnaoutoglou (S&D) and Nicolás de la Parte (EPP) discuss what could be one of the most consequential topics on the EU's political agenda.

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The Decoder: How Mei Gechlik Became the Authority Governments and Corporations Call on for China Intelligence

From Stanford Law School to a Silicon Valley think tank, the founder of sinotalks.com has spent three decades turning China's legal and policy landscape into strategic advantage for decision-makers worldwide.

International Business Times

Strait mess: Trump’s Iran war drifts into week 10 with no end in sight

Global powers navigate a delicate situation as a ceasefire weakens and US war aims remain unclear. Both sides avoid direct confrontation, seeking a path forward amidst ongoing tensions. Meanwhile, China's Xi Jinping anticipates a summit with a pressured US President Trump. The world observes as diplomatic maneuvers continue, with the…

The Economic Times

Why Half the Planet May Not Be Able to Watch 2026 World Cup

FIFA has reached broadcasting agreements with 175 countries, but two of the most populous nations are missing.

Sports Illustrated

US fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump gives Tehran fresh ultimatum

President tells Iran to accept deal to end war or face new wave of bombing at ‘much higher level and intensity’

The Guardian - UK

China has played a key role in the Iran war – and will continue to do so

Donald Trump has paused “Project Freedom”, the US operation aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on social media just days after the operation was first announced, Trump said he had made the decision to give US negotiators time to reach an agreement with…

The Conversation

Rugby union’s Pacific heartlands threatened by NRL spree after Moana Pasifika’s collapse

It is feared soft-power politics and a $240m war-chest could leave Samoa and Tonga uniquely vulnerable

The Guardian - UK

Business Brief (May 6): Iranian Foreign Minister Visits China

CATL raises HK$39.2 billion in Hong Kong share placement, China issues warning over recalled a2 infant formula in the U.S.

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Nasdaq Futures Rally on Upbeat AMD Earnings and U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Optimism

June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are trending up +1.61% this morning as optimism that the U.S. and Iran are close to a peace agreement, along with upbeat quarterly results and guidance from Advanced Micro Devices, boosted sentiment.

Tom’s Hardware

Global semiconductor sales hit nearly $300 billion in Q1 2026 — chips are on track to top $1 trillion for this year, says report

Sales of chips in Q1 2026 hit $298.5 billion and are on track to exceed $1 trillion this year, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association.

The Times of India

2.3 million metric tons of lithium hidden beneath the Appalachian Mountains could power the US for centuries: Study

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) identified undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium in the Appalachian Mountains, with 2.3 million metric tons of lithium oxide. This discovery holds a value of approximately 90 billion dollars and marks a vital shift for energy security in the US. These reserves are mostly in the…

Euronews

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says passage through Strait of Hormuz will be ensured

Earlier on Wednesday, Trump said the US would pause its mission to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz barely two days after it began doing so, citing a desire to reach a peace deal.

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North Korea drops references to unification with South from constitution, Seoul says

China has long been the country's main economic backer, though Pyongyang has drawn closer to Moscow since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

The Independent UK

China calls for ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ in Iran war as Beijing intervenes in Middle East conflict

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told his Iranian counterpart that China was ‘deeply distressed’ over the war

AAP

How we can fight China rare metal monopoly: mining boss

A retiring chief executive has recounted how Lynas Rare Earths endured early challenges to help break China's monopoly on processing the crucial materials.

The Guardian - UK

‘Our competitors are everyone’: Joybuy leads ‘China’s Amazon’ into the UK

Taking on its US rival in Britain is expected to lead to ‘collateral damage’ for UK retailers

Radio France Internationale

G7 ministers discuss trade security and China dependence in Paris

G7 trade ministers were holding a second day of talks in Paris on Wednesday as the global economy faced growing pressure from US tariff threats, war in the Middle East and concerns over dependence on Chinese raw materials.

The Guardian - AU

Macron says ‘all parties must lift the blockades’ – as it happened

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Australia seeks Fiji security deal despite China fears

After a Beijing intervention stalled Australia's security pact with Vanuatu, ministers were in Fiji trying to secure a similar deal with the Pacific ally.

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