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   Iran-US War·16 hours ago

   President Trump is weighing a devastating bombing campaign againstIranian energy infrastructure (power plants and petrochemical refineries) that could begin this weekend, according to U.S. officials. Iran's military commander warned the U.S. is "fanning the flames of a full-scale regional war," as the conflict threatens to widen across the Gulf and beyond.
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   Stock Market·2 days ago

   Memory-chip makers answered doubts about AI spending with recordprofits Friday, lifting Seoul's KOSPI to its best single day ever with an 17.91% surge. Microsoft and Amazon both beat earnings, guiding investors that the artificial-intelligence infrastructure race has staying power, and the rally spread globally—from Tokyo's 3.86% jump to gains across Europe and Wall Street.
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   Iran-US War·2 days ago

   The United States resumed bombing Iranian military targets on July29 after a five-day pause, ending the brief ceasefire that had sparked hopes for a negotiated settlement. Iran responded with missile strikes and claimed to have hit tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz on July 31, while a drone strike on Egypt's Damietta port marked the conflict's first direct hit on Egyptian territory.
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   Freelancing and Remote Work·2 days ago

   Two major freelance platforms reported declining revenue this weekas generative AI absorbs low-value transactional work and redirects spending toward complex projects. Fiverr's revenue dropped 10 percent year-over-year, while Freelancer Limited posted its first net loss in recent periods. Meanwhile, the Department of Labor clarified that employers can grant midday remote work without triggering wage obligations for commute time.
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   Philippines Stock Market·5 days ago

   The Philippine Stock Exchange index climbed back above 6,300Tuesday, recovering from three failed attempts this month as bargain hunters moved in and declining oil prices eased geopolitical jitters. Maynilad Water Services vaulted into the main index after a stellar post-IPO run, replacing broadband operator Converge ICT in a reshuffle set to take effect August 3.
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   Stock Market·6 days ago

   Oil prices plunged as Washington and Tehran halted strikes aftertwo weeks of escalation, unlocking gains across world markets. Asian indices rose broadly on hopes for de-escalation and fresh tech catalysts, while Europe ended flat as semiconductor weakness offset the rally, and Wall Street split between defensive gains and chip losses.
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   Iran-US War·6 days ago

   With neither the US nor Iran reporting strikes for a thirdconsecutive day, President Trump said on July 27 he saw a 'good chance' of reaching a deal as negotiations intensified. Israeli PM Netanyahu departed for Washington to join talks with Iran at the top of the agenda, while Brent crude fell nearly 8 percent as traders grew more confident the ceasefire would hold.
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   Iran-US War·7 days ago

   The US paused strikes on Iran for a second consecutive day on July26, with Tehran halting retaliatory attacks in tandem. After 13 straight nights of bombing, both sides held fire as diplomats from Oman pressed talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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   Freelancing and Remote Work·7 days ago

   AI is reshaping the freelance market: one in three U.S.knowledge workers now freelances, and those using AI earn 34% more per hour. Meanwhile, GMO Internet's total ban on remote work signals a broader corporate shift, California's RTO mandate takes effect, and South Korea opens its digital nomad visa.
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    Stock Market·last week

    One weak Alphabet earnings report lit the fuse. Fears that the AIspending boom has peaked cratered Asian chip stocks, sinking the Nikkei 2.7% and the KOSPI a brutal 5.7%, while a late oil retreat let Europe and the Dow claw back.
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    Iran-US War·last week

    US forces carried out a 13th straight night of strikes on Iran onJuly 23 as Tehran rejected a reported ceasefire offer. Brent crude climbed above $100 a barrel, with both the Strait of Hormuz and a Red Sea shipping route now disrupted.
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