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  • Tensions are heightening in the Middle East as Israel escalates military actions against Hamas, with a recent airstrike in Qatar leading to concerns about regional stability and U.S. involvement.
  • South Korean workers detained during an immigration raid in Georgia are set to return home following delays, highlighting challenges in securing visas for Asian companies operating in the U.S.
  • The call for trade action against Israel from EU leaders reflects a growing international reaction to the situation in Gaza, suggesting increased scrutiny on diplomatic relations and trade agreements.
  • The financial markets are experiencing a surge, with stocks reaching record highs due to easing inflation and strong corporate earnings, despite ongoing global geopolitical tensions.
  • Significant shifts in U.S.-China relations are influencing market strategies; China maintains a hardline position on trade talks, complicating future negotiations and impacting global investment dynamics.

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Financial Times

  1. Trump ally Charlie Kirk assassinated in Utah ft.com 5 hours ago by FT Client Support

    US president condemns activist’s death as a ‘heinous assassination’ and a ‘dark moment for America’

  2. Charlie Kirk, conservative activist, 1993-2025 ft.com 11 hours ago by FT Client Support

    Rightwing influencer amplified Maga worldview to a young generation

  3. Charlie Kirk’s killing and the ‘despicable violence’ of US politics ft.com 9 hours ago by FT Client Support

    Leaders from both parties condemn incident — but shootings are now a feature of polarised America

  4. How Oracle’s Larry Ellison rode the AI ‘tsunami’ ft.com an hour ago by FT Client Support

    Tech billionaire capitalised on the AI boom to briefly claim the title of world’s richest person

  5. The secretive corporate empire that captured a breakaway state ft.com 6 hours ago by FT Client Support

    Sheriff dominates the economy of Transnistria and its pro-Russian government, but the war in Ukraine has thrown its future into doubt

  6. Skadden held talks to provide unpaid legal work for Heritage Foundation ft.com 6 hours ago by FT Client Support

    Law firm discussed unpaid support for conservative think-tank after striking deal with Trump administration

  7. VW vows to defend Europe crown in fightback against Chinese EVs ft.com 6 hours ago by FT Client Support

    Competition in region’s electric vehicle market intensifies as German carmaker launch new models and software

  8. Trump’s CFTC pick claims Winklevoss twins meddled with confirmation ft.com 11 hours ago by FT Client Support

    Founders of crypto platform Gemini have long complained about the agency’s $5mn fine

  9. Alibaba windfall prompts Hong Kong regulators to allow bond-funded buybacks ft.com 6 hours ago by FT Client Support

    Leveraged $5bn bet with option protection prompts interest from regulators on how other companies can follow suit

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