Record diesel prices, Fed hike and soybean sales steer markets
Record diesel prices and a quarter-point Fed hike weighed on spending as U.S. soybean sales to China advanced, according to market analysts.
DOJ, FBI seize QScan and QTRouter used in PRC hacking
The Justice Department and FBI seized domains tied to QScan and QTRouter, platforms allegedly run by a PRC-backed group used to target U.S. critical infrastructure.
Marine Stand-In Forces in Pacific unsettle Chinese planners
Marine Stand-In Forces are drawing concern from Chinese naval analysts, who warn the USMC concept could hinder PLA operations and threaten submarines.
Soybeans fall as USDA lifts yield and output estimates
Soybeans fall after USDA raises yield and production estimates. Ending stocks tighten on export expectations as corn and wheat also retreat.
American citizen sentenced to two years for acting as PRC agent
An American citizen was sentenced to two years in prison and three years’ supervised release for acting as an agent of the PRC, according to officials.
Sea squirts aging study links diet to cognitive recovery
Sea squirts aging research in mice found plasmalogen supplements improved memory, reduced inflammation, and restored synapses, according to scientists.
Ox Alpha: Z.ai claims mystery model as GLM-5.3-Flash
Ox Alpha, a buzzy anonymous AI model, was revealed by Z.ai as GLM-5.3-Flash. The Beijing firm detailed its IPO, business lines, and use of Chinese chips.
Zhou Bo interview: China’s case for a multipolar world
Retired PLA Senior Colonel Zhou Bo outlines Beijing’s vision for a fairer multipolar order and addresses questions on whether China’s conduct matches its rhetoric.
China’s Type 004 aircraft carrier shows rapid progress
New satellite imagery shows China’s Type 004 aircraft carrier advancing at Dalian, with indications of nuclear propulsion and a larger CATOBAR layout than Fujian.
Wheat solidly higher as markets track global grain flows
Wheat rose on fund and technical buying amid Black Sea disruptions and harvest watch. Soybeans and corn also advanced as traders monitor weather and export trends.
U.S. sorghum exports see rising demand across global markets
U.S. sorghum exports are strengthening as China leads purchases and new markets emerge in Vietnam, Malaysia, India and Mexico, industry leaders say.
Wounaan resisten la tala de palo de rosa cocobolo
El pueblo wounaan de Panamá y Colombia enfrenta la tala ilegal de palo de rosa cocobolo y siglos de explotación con organización, saber ambiental y arte.