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- 1Displaced Palestinians struggle to survive with 'empty hands'▼‘My hands are empty’: Displaced Palestinians struggle to survive
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza describe being left with nothing as they try to survive after repeated displacement. Reporting by Al Jazeera highlights families who have lost homes, belongings and livelihoods, with one saying 'my hands are empty'. The account underscores the worsening humanitarian conditions facing people who have fled multiple times and now depend almost entirely on aid.
- 2U.S. Rejects U.N. Declaration on Future Pandemic Preparedness●U.S. Rejects U.N. Declaration on Preparing for Future Pandemics
The United States has rejected a United Nations declaration aimed at strengthening global preparedness for future pandemics. The move, reported by The New York Times, marks a break with international consensus on pandemic planning. Details of Washington's stated reasons and the international reaction have not yet been made fully clear, but the decision is drawing attention to tensions over global health cooperation.
- 3UN Chief Says Superpowers' Power Isn't So Super●‘Their Power Isn’t So Super’: UN Chief Shows Mirror To Superpowers In Veiled Dig At Trump
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has delivered pointed remarks suggesting the world's major powers no longer command the influence they once did, in comments widely read as a veiled jab at US President Donald Trump. The speech has drawn strong attention, with observers debating whether the UN is openly challenging Washington's dominance and pushing back against unilateralism on the global stage.
- 4CATL Unveils EV Battery With Six-Minute Charge and 1,000-km Range●TECHNOLOGY: China’s CATL Debuts EV Battery With Speedy Six-Minute Recharge and a 1,000-km Range
Chinese battery maker CATL has introduced a new electric vehicle battery it says can recharge in about six minutes and deliver a driving range of 1,000 kilometres. The announcement, if borne out in production vehicles, would address two of the biggest barriers to EV adoption: charging time and range anxiety. The claim is drawing attention across the global auto and energy sectors as manufacturers race to secure next-generation battery technology.
- 5Vitalik Buterin Outlines Ethereum's Path to a Cryptographic World Computer●Vitalik Buterin Outlines Ethereum's Evolution to Cryptographic World Computer
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has laid out a long-term vision for the network to evolve into a fully cryptographic world computer. In his latest commentary he frames Ethereum's roadmap around stronger cryptography, scalability and decentralization as the foundation for trustless global applications. Crypto developers and analysts are debating what the vision means for Ethereum's technical priorities and its position against rival blockchains.
- 6Bank of Japan Signals Rate Hike Ahead of Expectations●Japan's Central Bank Signals Rate Hike Ahead of Market Expectati
The Bank of Japan has signalled it may raise interest rates sooner than markets had anticipated. The hawkish signal points to a possible shift away from Japan's long-standing ultra-loose monetary policy. Investors and analysts are watching closely for clues on the timing of the move, as an earlier hike could affect the yen, bond yields and global carry trades.
- 7Why China Is Skeptical of AI Safety Calls●The Surprising Reasons China Is Skeptical of A.I. Safety Calls
The New York Times reports on the surprising reasons behind China's skepticism toward international calls for artificial intelligence safety. The piece examines how Beijing weighs competitive, political and regulatory considerations in global AI governance debates, highlighting a widening gap between Western safety appeals and China's approach to the technology.
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North Korea's advancing nuclear and missile programmes are drawing renewed international concern, with commentary highlighting the problem as an escalating one for global security. The New York Times flags North Korea as a growing challenge, reflecting wider debate over Pyongyang's weapons development and the difficulty of reining it in through diplomacy or sanctions.
- 9Brazilian diplomat says art is bringing China and Brazil closer▼Brazilian diplomat: Art helps China and Brazil grow closer
A Brazilian diplomat says art is playing a key role in strengthening ties between Brazil and China, arguing that cultural exchange helps the two countries understand each other and build a closer relationship. The comments were published by China Daily's global edition, reflecting ongoing efforts by both governments to deepen cooperation beyond trade through culture and people-to-people links.
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A new examination of evolutionary biology asks whether animals and plants can adapt quickly enough to keep pace with rapidly warming temperatures and shifting habitats. The piece highlights the mismatch between the slow pace of genetic adaptation and the speed of current climate change, raising concerns that many species may be unable to evolve in time to survive.
- 11Penn Medicine and IBA Launch Global Proton Therapy Venture●Penn Medicine and IBA Launch Joint Venture to Advance Proton Therapy and Radiation Oncology Program Development Worldwide
Penn Medicine and IBA have announced a joint venture aimed at advancing proton therapy and radiation oncology program development worldwide. The partnership will combine the University of Pennsylvania health system's clinical expertise with the Belgian company's proton therapy technology to help institutions globally develop advanced cancer treatment programs. The news was picked up by international outlets including The Manila Times, reflecting interest in the global expansion of this cancer care technology.
- 12World's worst-performing stock market cuts minimum share prices●World’s worst-performing market slashes minimum price for stocks
The world's worst-performing stock market has slashed the minimum price for listed stocks, according to the Financial Times. The move is aimed at encouraging trading activity and improving liquidity in a market that has badly lagged global peers this year. Details on which exchange is involved and the size of the price reduction were not provided.
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The Financial Times reports that AI hyperscalers — the largest cloud and AI infrastructure providers such as Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Meta — are transforming debt markets. Their enormous spending on data centres and computing power is driving new borrowing at historic scale, changing how credit is priced and who dominates corporate bond issuance.
- 14How London became the property market's black sheep●How London became the property market’s black sheep
The Financial Times reports on London's turn into the property market's black sheep, arguing the capital has fallen out of favour with investors and buyers relative to other global cities. The piece examines how high transaction costs, tax changes and political uncertainty have weighed on the market, leaving London lagging while other property markets recover.
- 15Sudan seeks foreign investors to upgrade Red Sea trade corridor●Sudan courts international investors to modernise Red Sea trade corridor
Sudan is courting international investors as it looks to modernise its Red Sea trade corridor, a route central to the country's port activity and regional commerce. The push signals Khartoum's interest in reviving infrastructure and attracting outside capital for trade logistics along the coast, a corridor of growing strategic interest to global shipping and regional economies.
- 16Avengers: Endgame reclaims worldwide box office crown after re-release●https://www. wacoca.com/media/776354/ 「アイアンマンが大好きです」――『アベンジャーズ／エンドゲーム』アンコールが7年越しに世界興収1位へ返り咲く – shiritomo # film # movie
Avengers: Endgame has returned to the top of the all-time worldwide box office chart, seven years after its 2019 release, thanks to an encore theatrical re-release. Fans of the Marvel film celebrated the news, with many expressing their love for Iron Man and the franchise as the blockbuster edged back ahead of Avatar at the global box office.