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05:04:14

The U.S. Secretary of Defense stated that the tragic deaths of U.S. military personnel "further strengthen our resolve."

05:04:12

The UAE has issued an appeal, demanding an "immediate halt to further escalation of the situation in the Middle East." The ongoing instability in the Middle East not only severely impacts the livelihoods, security, and economic development of countries within the region, but also has widespread spillover effects on the global energy market and geopolitical security landscape. The international community generally hopes that all parties involved will exercise restraint, resolve differences peacefully through dialogue and consultation, and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability.

04:42:12

U.S. Commerce Secretary Rutnick stated that the U.S. has reached a favorable cooperation agreement for the Gordie Howe Bridge, granting the U.S. 50% of the bridge's net operating revenue. Note: The Gordie Howe International Bridge is a cross-border bridge connecting Windsor, Canada, and Detroit, USA.

04:38:12

U.S. officials revealed that Iran launched an attack on U.S. military bases in Jordan, which damaged several U.S. helicopters and injured dozens of U.S. personnel.

04:32:14

Market-related information indicates that Iran's ambassador to Pakistan stated that Trump "undermined two key diplomatic achievements."

04:32:12

Vara Atoms plans to raise $1 billion in funding, with a pre-money valuation estimated at around $5 billion. Sequoia Capital is currently in discussions to lead the round of financing.

04:30:12

The UAE expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of the situation in the Middle East and put forward the following initiatives: 1. Immediately cease all hostile acts and gradually de-escalate tensions; 2. All parties involved should exercise maximum restraint and rationality to prevent the regional situation from sliding into a more serious conflict; 3. Promote the early resumption of dialogue and consultation processes; 4. Effectively ensure the safe and smooth passage of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the irreplaceable and crucial role of this waterway in the global economy; 5. Immediately cease attacks on civilian infrastructure, including schools, medical institutions, desalination plants, and energy-related facilities, as such attacks seriously violate international law and have no legitimacy whatsoever.

04:26:13

Ahead of the World Cup third-place match, market betting data from the prediction platform Kalshi showed that 69% of bets were on France to win, while 31% favored England. The total transaction volume for betting on the result of this match has now exceeded $57 million.

04:22:14

The EU and Gulf states have called on Iran to maintain the Strait of Hormuz's openness to navigation indefinitely, without conditions or fees. As a vital global oil transport route, the freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is crucial to the stability of global energy supplies and the vital interests of many countries. This demand reflects the international community's widespread concern for the security of global energy transport routes.

04:22:12

The EU and Gulf states strongly condemned Iran's attacks on merchant ships and regional countries, and explicitly opposed any country's claims to sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz or any attempt to control the strait.

04:18:12

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is scheduled to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio the following day.

04:08:12

British Labour Party leader Burnham has devised a plan aimed at reducing energy costs for ordinary households.

04:06:12

The European Central Bank (ECB) remains on high alert for further rate hikes, preparing for potential increases. While it is highly likely the ECB will temporarily slow the pace of its second round of rate hikes next week, it has not completely ruled out a September increase. Previously, due to a sharp rise in energy prices, the central bank raised borrowing costs in June. At that time, officials stated that peace talks between the US and Iran could mitigate the impact of the conflict on Eurozone prices. However, Greek central bank governor Yannis Stournaras stated that with the current escalation of the conflict and the uncertain future of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, inflation risks have returned to their initial levels. The latest economic data released after the June interest rate decision meeting is insufficient to prompt the central bank to immediately raise rates this Thursday. Currently, oil and gas price trends are largely in line with policymakers' baseline expectations released last month, and the decline in inflation is better than anticipated. Furthermore, the ECB's bank credit survey results, to be released on Tuesday, are unlikely to significantly alter the current policy stance.

04:00:12

The U.S. State Department recently issued a global security alert: Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, and the overall security environment remains highly complex, with the potential for the situation to escalate beyond expectations. The State Department urges U.S. citizens around the world, especially those currently in the Middle East, to enhance their security awareness. Currently, all U.S. diplomatic facilities, including those outside the Middle East, are potential targets. Organizations supported by Iran are highly likely to target other U.S. interests overseas, or locations worldwide connected to the U.S. and its citizens.

03:46:14

Saudi state television reported that the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, in a joint statement on the Strait of Hormuz and freedom of navigation, unanimously opposed any "illegal claims" regarding sovereignty or control over the strait. As one of the world's most important oil shipping routes, the Strait of Hormuz handles nearly one-third of global seaborne crude oil trade. Its navigational safety has long had a crucial impact on the stability of the global energy market and trade order. This joint statement from both sides has attracted widespread attention from the international community.

03:46:12

Saudi Arabia's state television reported that the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council member states have all clearly stated their opposition to imposing mandatory permitting systems on international vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, or imposing passage fees on passing ships. As one of the world's most critical oil shipping routes, freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz has long been regarded by the international community as a core foundation for the stability of global energy trade. This joint statement from all parties reflects a shared commitment to upholding existing international shipping rules and the common interest.

03:44:12

According to Iranian media reports, the explosion in the Abbas region is most likely unrelated to the US-led attack, and was actually a warning shot fired by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard towards ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

03:38:12

On October 18, according to the Palestinian official news agency, the Israeli military launched airstrikes on two residential areas in Gaza City, resulting in the deaths of eight people. The Israeli military has not yet responded to the incident. Separately, according to statistics released by the Gaza Strip health department on the 18th, since the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement officially took effect in October 2025, Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have resulted in a total of 1,144 deaths and 3,703 injuries of varying degrees.

03:22:12

The latest footage shows that the U.S. military launched Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles at Iran from a site located in Kuwait.

03:16:12

A severe fire broke out in the Drammen area west of Oslo, Norway, damaging or destroying more than 100 homes. Hundreds of local residents were evacuated. Firefighters and firefighting helicopters worked together to control the spread of the fire, and no casualties have been reported so far.

03:08:14

The U.S. Central Command has adjusted the routes of five merchant ships. It is understood that such route adjustments are typically a routine measure taken by relevant parties to ensure the safety of civilian vessels when the security situation in the relevant area changes. The merchant ships will subsequently operate according to the adjusted planned routes.

03:08:12

The U.S. Central Command stated that its forces are strictly implementing maritime blockade operations against Iran. The subsequent developments could impact shipping safety around the Strait of Hormuz and the regional situation, and the international community continues to monitor Iran's response and the progress of these actions.

02:58:12

GOL Airlines' parent company is close to finalizing a procurement agreement to purchase up to 20 E2 series regional jets from Embraer.

02:48:13

Market reports indicate that nearly half of the Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives voted this week to cut off aid to Israel. Following this vote, the pro-Israel lobbying group, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), immediately shut down online donation channels for more than a dozen House members it supports.

02:48:12

Several parts of the northeastern United States experienced severe thunderstorms on Saturday, as the acrid air from wildfire smoke was finally dispersed. However, weather forecasters warned of strong winds exceeding 70 miles per hour in New York City and Philadelphia.

02:46:14

The governor of Iran's Bushehr province stated that, as of now, no applications have been received regarding the evacuation of residents from Kharg Island, nor have any official instructions been issued.

02:46:13

According to market sources, regular maritime transport between Kharg Island, located within Iran's territorial waters in the Persian Gulf, and mainland Iran continues to operate smoothly 24 hours a day, unaffected by external factors, and daily transport order remains stable.

02:44:12

Since the conflict between the United States and Iran began last February, 16 U.S. soldiers have been killed and more than 430 others have been injured. The ongoing conflict has already caused significant casualties for the U.S. military, and further developments warrant continued monitoring.

02:40:12

As of June, nearly 2 million Americans had been unemployed for at least six months. The proportion of job seekers unemployed for six months or more rose to 27.3% of the total unemployed population that month, approaching the highest level since the end of 2021. Currently, several core statistical indicators show an overall positive trend in the US labor market: the US economy has added jobs for four consecutive months, the job market has shown a significant recovery compared to the end of last year, and the unemployment rate has slowly fallen to 4.2%. However, even with this overall positive situation, nearly 2 million Americans have been unemployed for at least six months. Among them, the long-term unemployed group (those unemployed for 27 weeks or more, the longest unemployment category counted in the US Department of Labor's monthly employment report) accounted for 27.3% of the total unemployed population in June, an increase of 4 percentage points compared to the same period last year. This proportion is approaching the peak of the labor market recovery period after the impact of the pandemic at the end of 2021. Long-term unemployment hides many risks; most job seekers lose their severance pay or unemployment benefits after six months of unemployment. According to data released by U.S. federal departments, white-collar workers have the longest unemployment period of all groups, and young adults of working age are particularly hard hit by long-term unemployment.

02:26:12

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assured Argentine President Santiago Milley that Israel would continue to support Argentina in many areas. He made no secret of his support, expressing confidence that the vast majority of the Israeli people stood with Argentina. He concluded by offering his best wishes to Argentina and shouting "Go Argentina!"

02:24:12

Lebanon has announced that Israel launched an airstrike on the outskirts of the town of Maifdon in southern Lebanon, which connects to the Zutal region. It is understood that tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli border have been high recently, with frequent exchanges of fire and targeted strikes. These airstrikes often severely disrupt the daily lives and livelihoods of local civilians and introduce significant uncertainty into regional peace and stability.

02:22:12

U.S. Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego criticized Trump's claim to restart hostile actions against Iran, arguing that this move was aimed at circumventing the War Powers Resolution. He pointed out that the conflict between the U.S. and Iran has never truly ended, and he also questioned whether a new round of maritime blockade would enhance U.S. security or bring the conflict to a swift end.

02:20:13

The Iranian president stated that the Supreme Leader's wise pronouncements on promoting unity, along with his support for the three branches of government and state officials, are the most crucial support and valuable resource for safeguarding national interests and achieving Iran's development and prosperity. At this critical historical juncture, consistently upholding the requirement to maintain unity and resolutely preventing division and splits is the core key to achieving success in all endeavors.

02:14:13

Iran's Supreme Leader stated that the public should have complete trust in public officials within the three systems of government who diligently fulfill their duties, as their actions for the well-being of the people and the prosperity of the nation are tangible and visible to all. At the same time, the public also needs to remain vigilant, proactively take responsibility, and do everything in their power to safeguard Iran's rights and interests.

02:10:12

U.S. Democratic Senator Cory Booker criticized Trump for being "stubborn and determined to continue this already failed confrontation" on issues related to Iran. He also noted that the conflict is completely pointless, lacking a clear direction, driving up fuel and food prices, and consuming billions of dollars of taxpayer money.

02:08:12

New York crude oil futures broke through the $83 mark in over-the-counter trading, with a daily increase of over 1.5%. Additional note: As a core category of international commodities, crude oil price fluctuations typically have varying degrees of impact on the global energy market, inflation expectations, and related industries across the supply chain. Recent international crude oil price movements have also been influenced by multiple factors, including supply and demand dynamics and geopolitical situations.

02:04:13

[SpaceX Shares Fall Below IPO Price, Cathie Wood Makes a Buying Move] According to transaction information disclosed by ARK Invest, an investment management company owned by Cathie Wood, on July 17, after SpaceX (SPCX.O) shares fell below their IPO price last Friday, ARK Invest spent $18.3 million to buy shares in the company. This included 147,623 shares purchased by four actively managed ETFs under ARK. The stock closed at $123.99 that day, having dipped as low as $122.12 during the session. This purchase appears to be a firm addition to the position during a downward price trend, rather than a hedging operation, as it further increases ARK's already substantial position. According to data tracking ARK's holdings, in the week ending July 10th, the company purchased approximately $52.1 million worth of SpaceX-related stock through its four funds: ARKK, ARKQ, ARKW, and ARKX. Including this recent purchase, ARK's total investment since SpaceX's IPO in June has exceeded $475 million. This clearly demonstrates that Cathie Wood's investment team consistently views every stock price dip as an opportune moment to increase their holdings, rather than a negative signal to be wary of.

01:46:12

The U.S. Geological Survey has determined that a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck an area 72 kilometers southwest of Puerto Madero, Mexico. There are currently no reports of casualties or property damage; local authorities may conduct further investigations and release updates regarding the situation.

01:28:13

The United States is raising funds to conduct activities in Europe that align with the "Make America Great Again" message.

01:20:12

The commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's Aerospace Force issued a warning: the rulers of the Arab countries along the Persian Gulf must take Iran's "final warning" seriously.

01:18:13

Iran's Supreme Leader stated that we must never let our enemies perceive any weakness in us; as long as we remain united and work together, our enemies will inevitably be forced to retreat and suffer defeat.

01:16:13

The U.S. military announced that two U.S. soldiers stationed in Jordan died on July 17 while on a mission.

01:16:12

The U.S. military stated that one soldier remains missing in connection with the operation.

01:14:12

Red Bull has rejected a $3 billion offer to acquire the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team.

01:06:13

The UK's Office for Maritime Trade Operations (OMTO) recently issued a statement reclassifying the incident, which occurred approximately 65 nautical miles south of Mukalla, Yemen, as a ship hijacking. It is understood that unidentified individuals boarded and took control of the vessel, which was sailing eastward in the Gulf of Aden at the time. The military subsequently informed OOMTO that the hijacked vessel was now under the control of the perpetrators and had entered Somali territorial waters.

00:58:12

Chile's state-owned copper company, Copper International, announced that mining operations have resumed at the Andina copper mine as the impact of the recent storm in Chile gradually subsides.

00:52:13

The UK's Office for Maritime Trade Operations has issued a new statement, reclassifying the incident that occurred off the coast of Yemen as a ship hijacking, and unidentified individuals have boarded the vessel.

00:48:15

The Premier of Ontario, Canada, stated that the accusations made by the United States regarding Canada's firefighting efforts are completely unacceptable. Currently, Canada and the United States maintain close cooperation in cross-border wildfire management, and have previously provided mutual support by dispatching firefighters and allocating firefighting supplies when each other experiences fires. This recent controversy has sparked further discussion among all parties regarding collaborative mechanisms for cross-border disaster response.

00:48:14

The Ontario Minister of Natural Resources indicated that weather conditions will improve significantly this weekend and into the following week, with overall weather conditions becoming much more comfortable.

00:48:12

The Ontario Minister of Natural Resources revealed that the level of activity in local wildfires has begun to decline in the past 24 hours.

00:41:15

Walmart recently removed four types of Taylor Farm bagged lettuce salads from its shelves, along with bagged salad products from its own brand Marketside. As of now, there have been no confirmed cases of consumers contracting parasites from consuming these salads.

00:41:13

On the evening of July 18 local time, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement condemning the United States for repeatedly violating commitments related to the Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding, and stating that the US president's signature was "worthless and invalid." In recent years, Iran-US relations have remained complex and volatile, with long-standing disagreements on numerous issues such as the nuclear issue and regional influence. Khamenei's statement further highlights the extremely weak foundation of trust between the two countries.

00:41:12

Israeli drones attacked the town of Upper Nabatiyeh in southern Lebanon.

00:38:13

Iran's Supreme Leader addressed the nation: "Your unprecedentedly grand gathering to bid farewell to the former leader of Iran sets a new example of the unwavering will of the Iranian people."

00:28:13

France and Germany plan to launch a joint project to develop a European counterpart that can replace military software from US defense giant Palantir. This is intended to be a benchmark against Palantir's products, with the core objective of gradually reducing Europe's dependence on the United States in the defense technology field.

00:14:13

Authorities in Iran's Hormozgan province have issued a warning to local residents: given the possibility of a new round of US strikes, please refrain from non-essential travel on highways throughout the province until further notice from the authorities.

00:08:14

Saudi Arabia issued a statement strongly condemning Iran's series of aggressive actions against Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. The security and stability of the Gulf region has long been a matter of vital interest to the people of all countries in the region. All parties have generally called for resolving conflicts and differences through peaceful dialogue and opposed any unilateral actions that could further escalate regional tensions. Such demands also align with the international community's shared expectation for regional peace and development.

00:08:13

The price of crude oil in over-the-counter trading in New York broke through the $82 mark, with a single-day increase of more than 2.4%. Additional note: Crude oil price fluctuations are typically influenced by multiple factors, including international supply and demand, geopolitical situations, policy adjustments by major oil-producing countries, and global macroeconomic expectations. Rising oil prices may also have varying degrees of ripple effects on the global energy market, the transportation industry, and inflation trends.

00:02:13

[Attack on Iranian Desalination Facility Disrupts Drinking Water Supply for 10,000 Residents] According to a report released on the Iranian official website on the 18th, the United States continues its attacks on public infrastructure in Hormozgan Province. The Benji desalination plant, located west of Jask city in the province, was attacked, causing a complete disruption to the drinking water supply for approximately 10,000 local residents. The report indicates that Abdulhamid Hamzepour, CEO of the Hormozgan Provincial Water and Wastewater Treatment Company, stated that the attack completely destroyed the Benji desalination plant's seawater extraction pumping station and associated power transformers, resulting in the complete cessation of drinking water supply for approximately 10,000 residents in 20 surrounding villages. These villages are currently facing a severe water shortage, and local authorities have urgently implemented emergency water delivery measures to alleviate the residents' water problems.

23:52:14

On October 18 local time, the Israeli military launched an airstrike on a civilian residential building in western Gaza City, resulting in the deaths of five Palestinians and injuries to several others. From early morning until evening that day, attacks launched by the Israeli military in multiple areas of Gaza have resulted in a total of nine deaths, including three children. As of now, the Israeli government has not yet responded to reports of the incident.

23:50:12

The Kuwaiti fire department reported that local firefighters have successfully extinguished three other fires caused by shrapnel falling into residential areas.

23:44:14

Kuwaiti fire department announced that firefighters have successfully extinguished two fires in the area targeted by the Iranian attack.

23:42:13

Mojtaba Youssef, a member of the Iranian parliament's construction committee, stated on Saturday that Iran would have the upper hand if both sides targeted infrastructure, as it possesses the capability to strike Israeli railways and bridges. He also noted that Israel and other Gulf states are less resilient to attacks on their infrastructure than Iran.

23:28:14

On January 18, local time, according to official Iranian sources, the southern Hormozgan province of Iran was hit by three rounds of airstrikes launched by the US military. According to information released by the Hormozgan Provincial Communications Administration, the US airstrikes have caused 116 communication towers to shut down, affecting related communication services. Currently, Iranian officials have not released data on whether the airstrikes resulted in any casualties; further details are pending verification and disclosure.

23:28:13

On the 18th local time, the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that Article 5 of the Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the United States explicitly prohibits the United States from establishing a separate parallel shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz. This Memorandum of Understanding is based on mutual commitments made by both countries, and as long as the United States faithfully fulfills its commitments, Iran will strictly abide by the corresponding agreements.

23:20:13

Iranian media outlets have reported that, due to repeated breaches of the agreement by the United States, Iran will no longer fulfill the obligations stipulated in the memorandum of understanding.

23:18:12

On Saturday local time, the Hormozgan province in southern Iran was hit by three rounds of airstrikes launched by the US military. It should be noted that such incidents involving armed attacks can have a serious impact on regional peace and stability, and subsequent developments deserve continued attention from the international community.

23:08:14

The commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy stated that the United States has no other choice but to withdraw from the Gulf region.

23:08:13

Amazon's self-driving car company, Zoox, recently recalled 105 driverless taxis to fix a software vulnerability that prevented the vehicles from detecting dense smoke and driving directly into smoky areas. Zoox notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the recall on July 8, stating that the company only became aware of the smoke detection flaw after an incident last month. Reportedly, an empty Zoox driverless taxi drove directly into a smoke-filled fire scene in Las Vegas while a rescue operation was underway. This recall comes after the NHTSA urged developers in the autonomous driving industry to prioritize addressing safety issues related to emergency responders.

23:06:12

A poll conducted by The Washington Post and Ipsos showed that more than half of Americans disapproved of the U.S. Supreme Court's performance, and 46% of respondents said the court based its rulings on Trump-related policies on its own ideological grounds rather than on the pure legal text.

22:54:13

According to the communications authority of Hormozgan province, Iran, the U.S. military carried out an attack on the Mirzai tunnel on Saturday, which severely damaged the province's communications infrastructure and caused widespread disruptions to mobile phone and internet services in the northern part of Bandar Abbas.

22:46:12

U.S. Representative Ralph Norman announced that he will run for a U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina.

22:44:14

[Canadian Wildfires Continue to Spread; Multiple US Regions Issue Air Quality, Severe Surge, and Flood Warnings] Affected by the thick smoke from the Canadian wildfires, as of the morning of July 18th local time, air quality warnings have been issued in more than ten states across the United States, stretching from the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region to New England, and further south to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. It is understood that more than 900 wildfires are still burning in Canada, and large amounts of smoke continue to drift towards the northeastern United States and the Mid-Atlantic region. However, a storm system expected to pass through on the 18th is expected to help disperse some of the smoke. Meanwhile, driven by northwesterly winds, a thick smoke band is gradually entering the Midwestern United States and the upper Great Lakes region, and air quality is expected to remain poor throughout the weekend. On the other hand, the US Storm Forecasting Center has issued a Level 3 (out of 5) severe convective weather risk warning for the Ohio Valley, the Northeast, and parts of the Mid-Atlantic. Major cities along Interstate 95, including New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., are likely to be affected, while Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Buffalo are also expected to experience severe thunderstorms. Multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms will bring destructive winds, hail, and a small number of tornadoes, with some areas also facing the risk of flash flooding. Flood warnings have already been issued for parts of the northeastern United States, including New York City and Philadelphia, and will remain in effect until the night of the 18th.

22:44:12

The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported that Hurricane Elida's intensity will subsequently decrease as unfavorable weather conditions approach.

22:42:13

Belgium has decided to ban the import of goods originating from the occupied Palestinian territories.

22:36:13

In its mid-2026 investment outlook, Blackstone stated that the large-scale construction of computing infrastructure is likely to become a landmark investment theme. Blackstone believes that AI remains the core decisive factor reshaping the current investment landscape. Currently, the data center and power generation industries are in a multi-year cycle of capital expenditure growth, while the application of AI in the real economy is laying a solid foundation for improving overall societal productivity. The advantages of the private equity market are becoming increasingly apparent, effectively filling the funding gap between continuously rising demand and limited supply. The structural supply shortages in computing power, electricity, and physical infrastructure sectors have created numerous high-quality investment opportunities. In these sectors, the scale advantage and project execution capabilities of companies are the most crucial competitive factors.

22:36:12

StarChip Technology (301536) released its performance forecast, expecting net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company to be between RMB 820 million and RMB 900 million in the first half of 2026, representing a significant increase of 583.72% to 650.42% compared to the same period last year. During the reporting period, edge AI applications entered a rapid expansion phase of large-scale deployment, with AI technology continuously penetrating deeply into various application scenarios of smart terminals and edge hardware. Market demand in downstream core sectors such as embodied intelligence, service robots, smart home systems, automotive edge computing, and LiDAR was concentrated, providing strong market support for the steady growth of the company's core business.

22:30:13

Pakistan's Foreign Minister stated that both sides must adhere to the previously reached memorandum of understanding and make every effort to prevent further escalation of the situation.

22:18:13

Iranian officials have warned that if the United States launches attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure, airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as well as ports in Fujairah and Jebel Ali, need to prepare for the evacuation of people in advance.

22:16:14

According to the latest data from Lighthouse Pro, the total box office expectation for the movie "The Eight Immortals" has been revised upward to over 1.4 billion yuan.

22:16:12

According to market sources, Turkey is currently in talks with the UAE regarding the transfer of an advanced Russian-made air defense system. Turkey hopes that this move will dispel the US opposition to its purchase of the F-35 advanced fighter jet.

22:04:12

Egypt has strongly condemned Iran's attacks against Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.

21:58:13

On July 17, Yangtze River Pharmaceutical Group officially announced the market launch of its independently developed Class 1 innovative drug, Fazanolesen tablets. Related research data indicates that this DORA-type sleep aid has a peak duration of approximately 0.63 to 1.25 hours and a half-life of about 2 to 4 hours. It exhibits pharmacokinetic characteristics such as no significant accumulation after continuous use, rapid onset of action and absorption, and rapid metabolic clearance. This provides solid pharmacological support for the need to simultaneously improve nighttime sleep quality and reduce residual drowsiness the following day.

21:58:12

Yimu Technology recently completed a Series E financing round of over 1 billion yuan, bringing the company's valuation to over 10 billion yuan. This round of financing was jointly participated in by several leading RMB funds, top-tier USD funds, and well-known industrial capital partners. The funds raised will primarily be invested in the technological research and development of materials, chips, algorithms, and models related to embodied intelligent tactile perception. They will also be used for expanding production capacity, scaling up order fulfillment, and ensuring high-quality delivery.

21:42:13

United Airlines stated that the technical glitch affected its call center operations and check-in services.

21:42:12

United Airlines stated that its flight operations have now fully returned to normal following the technical glitch.

21:34:12

On July 18th, during the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, Xunhui, a global payment and treasury management service platform, partnered with Mastercard to officially launch the industry white paper, "Beyond Automation: Defining Agent-Driven Global Payments." This white paper is the first B2B report focusing on the theme of AI-powered global payments. It clearly points out that the cross-border payment industry is undergoing a developmental stage from digitalization and datafication to autonomy. With the appropriate permissions, AI agents can independently complete the entire business process, including payment operations, currency exchange, compliance review, and account reconciliation.

21:28:12

According to data from Lighthouse Pro, as of July 18, 2026, the cumulative box office for July of that year (including pre-sale revenue) has exceeded 2.5 billion yuan. The current top five films in the July box office rankings are "Kung Fu Girls Soccer", "Minions & Monsters", "The Eight Immortals", "Four Crossings", and "Mavericks".

21:24:12

Data released by Arena, an AI model evaluation platform, shows that Kimi-K3 currently ranks first in the Frontend Code Arena track with a score of 1679, successfully surpassing Claude Fable 5. Frontend Code Arena is a dedicated evaluation track focusing on frontend code generation capabilities. It comprehensively evaluates the frontend development capabilities of large models from multiple dimensions, including code functionality, accuracy, logical rigor, and formatting compliance. Kimi-K3's top ranking reflects its industry-leading performance in frontend code generation tasks.

21:18:13

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) condemned the attacks launched by Iran against Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. These attacks targeted infrastructure and civilian facilities, and resulted in injuries to civilian personnel in Kuwait. The GCC emphasized that such attacks on civilian targets of sovereign states are a serious violation of international law and the basic norms of international relations, severely threatening regional peace and stability and the safety of lives and property of ordinary citizens. The GCC called on all parties to immediately cease such attacks and resolve related disputes peacefully through dialogue and consultation.

21:18:12

On July 18, local time, the Constitutional Court of Algeria announced the completion of its verification of the preliminary results of the National Assembly (House of Representatives) elections and officially released the final results. The ruling National Liberation Front (NLF) won 91 seats, maintaining its position as the largest party in parliament. The National Democratic Union (NDU) secured 74 seats, ranking second, and the Future Front won 56 seats, placing third. This National Assembly election was a crucial event in Algerian political life, and the results will directly impact the country's subsequent policy-making, social development planning, and many other aspects. The various political parties will proceed with their parliamentary work based on the seat allocations.

21:10:13

U.S. copper futures rose more than 1% in grey market trading, currently trading at $6.2924 per pound.

21:08:12

The communications department in Hormozgan province, Iran, said that a U.S. airstrike on local network lines the previous day damaged 116 communications towers, paralyzing them.

20:58:12

On July 18th, at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), Turing Quantum officially launched its quantum-classical hybrid intelligent agent platform, QAgent. This is currently the world's first quantum-classical hybrid intelligent agent platform with optical quantum technology as its core approach, designed for application across all industries. As a representative achievement of Pudong's artificial intelligence field in 2026, the platform successfully bridges the industrial application path between AI intelligent agents and optical quantum computing power. QAgent uses a large language model and intelligent agents as a unified scheduling entry point. Relying on its independently developed optical quantum computing system, it deeply integrates a quantum-classical hybrid computing power foundation, the DeepQuantum quantum artificial intelligence programming framework, a quantum algorithm library covering all scenarios, and tools adapted to different industries. For the first time, it has achieved a complete end-to-end closed loop of "natural language input—intelligent task decomposition—quantum agent collaborative invocation—quantum computing power scheduling—result aggregation and output". The launch of this platform is of landmark significance, signifying that quantum computing is gradually transforming from cutting-edge computing power reserves into practical industry service capabilities, and officially moving from a research tool dominated by experts to a new stage of inclusive industrial services driven by intelligent agents.

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At the "Future Computing, Future Computing Power" forum of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, Insight Space-Time unveiled its "Data-Computing Integrated AI Constellation" plan for the first time. This constellation aims to achieve high-frequency Earth observation, completing a global coverage scan daily. Its core function is to output low-cost, highly timely, and highly consistent multi-source data flow products. On one hand, it will provide AI agents with objective and accurate "Earth truth" data support, effectively filling the gaps in prediction bias of large AI models at the physical world cognition level. On the other hand, focusing on the core "Earth's state variables," it will help AI build cognitive and deductive capabilities that align with the operating logic of the physical world. According to the publicly released construction plan, the "Data-Computing Integrated AI Constellation" will deploy a total of 576 low-Earth orbit and ultra-low-Earth orbit satellites, constructing a multimodal heterogeneous data sensing network that coordinates space-ground computing power, achieving comprehensive collection of various dynamic changing elements of the Earth. The first phase of the constellation plans to launch 168 satellites, aiming to complete the initial networking over a wide area and establish the core foundation for space-based information sensing. In 2026, Spacetime Insight will prioritize the launch of two experimental verification satellites to provide technical verification support for subsequent network construction.

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The Secretary-General of the Arab League warned that Iran's rash attacks against some Arab countries, especially those in the Gulf region, pose a very serious security risk.

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The Secretary-General of the Arab League stated that any act of aggression against any Arab country will be considered an infringement on the overall security of the Arab world and a damage to the common interests of the entire Arab nation. This statement clearly demonstrates the Arab League's unified stance on maintaining regional security and safeguarding the common interests of the Arab nation. It also conveys to the outside world the clear attitude of the Arab world to cooperate and jointly address external security threats, which is of great significance for maintaining peace and stability and the overall development interests of the Arab region.

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The CEO of Adidas stated that current estimates for World Cup-related revenue reach approximately €1.5 billion, exceeding the previous forecast of €1 billion. As a globally renowned sports brand, Adidas releases related merchandise for every major global sporting event like the World Cup, including team jerseys, themed footballs, co-branded sportswear, and other derivative products. Sales of these products typically increase significantly as the event's popularity grows. This upward revision of sales forecasts reflects the market's enthusiasm for World Cup-related consumption exceeding the brand's initial predictions.

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On July 18th, at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), Sunrate, a global payment and treasury management service platform, and Mastercard, a global payment technology company, officially released a deep industry white paper on the B2B sector, titled "Beyond Automation: Defining Agentic Global Payments for B2B." As the first authoritative research report in the global payment industry to systematically interpret how "Agentic AI" is reshaping the entire B2B cross-border payment process, the white paper clearly points out that the cross-border payment industry is leaping from the "digitalization and datafication" development stage to a new third stage—the autonomous stage. With authorization from enterprises, AI agents possessing reasoning and planning capabilities can independently orchestrate and optimize the enterprise's end-to-end payment and treasury operation processes. This provides a practical and feasible implementation paradigm for the B2B industry to leverage AI technology to solve long-standing pain points in cross-border payments.

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At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference held from July 17th to 20th, 2026, Qianjue Robotics officially unveiled its first VTLA embodied haptic model. At the exhibition, Qianjue Robotics not only showcased this vision-touch-language-motion integrated embodied haptic model, but also exhibited a series of related achievements, including a multimodal visual-touch dataset, core data acquisition equipment, and a haptic sensor hardware matrix. In a media interview, Ma Daolin, founder of Qianjue Robotics, explained that unlike traditional single-vision VLA models, the VTLA model innovatively integrates visual and tactile dual-modal perception information, endowing the robot with dual capabilities of visual recognition and tactile perception. This allows it to capture physical attributes of objects that are difficult to obtain with a single visual device, significantly improving both the dimensionality of recognition and the accuracy of detection. The application of this type of embodied intelligence technology is expected to provide more reliable perception support for various scenarios such as industrial precision operations, home service robots, and medical assistance, further enhancing the robot's task completion capabilities in complex environments.