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Key News and Global Developments

• Geopolitics: Saudi Arabia has reportedly conducted its first-ever direct military action on Iranian soil.
• U.S.-China Relations: Analysts suggest Donald Trump’s "bombastic" approach has yielded little advantage ahead of his upcoming summit with Xi Jinping. Chinese EV giants (BYD, CATL) remain largely excluded from the U.S. market due to tariffs and political pressure.
• Federal Reserve: The U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to a 14-year term as a Federal Reserve governor, positioning him as a potential successor to Jerome Powell. Market expectations for interest rate cuts have vanished due to a hawkish outlook following the start of the Iran war.
• U.S. Politics: A Republican-led effort to redraw South Carolina’s congressional map to eliminate the state’s only Democratic district failed after several GOP senators broke ranks.
• Technology & Cybersecurity:
  • U.S. banks are performing urgent IT repairs following security vulnerabilities identified by Anthropic’s "Mythos" AI tool.
  • Waymo is recalling approximately 3,800 robotaxis due to safety concerns regarding flooded roads.
• International Affairs:
  • UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed his Labour Party's recent election defeat, confirming no official leadership contest has been triggered.
  • The Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna began under tension, with five countries boycotting Israel’s participation due to the Gaza war.
• Culture & Entertainment:
  • The Cannes Film Festival opened with a muted tone and fewer A-list celebrities; generative AI in filmmaking has emerged as a primary topic of discussion.
  • NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued a statement mourning the death of Clarke.
• Workplace Trends: Some Gen Z employees are reportedly rejecting promotions to senior roles to avoid the associated increase in meetings and loss of personal freedom.