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The US defense chief said Tuesday’s strikes on Iran would be the most intense of the war, as Donald Trump threatened further escalation.
2Oil continued its slide, but wild price swings rattled even the most experienced traders.
3China could start to feel economic pain from the Middle East conflict, given the country’s growing business ties to the Gulf.
4India eased rules over Chinese investment in local firms, extending the countries’ diplomatic and economic thaw.
5AI agents are taking off in China, with local governments rolling out policies to support OpenClaw development.
6South Africa’s president arrived in Brazil for a visit aimed at bolstering ties, amid the upheaval sparked by US tariffs.
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