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Leading AI chatbots in China have temporarily disabled image recognition during the national "gaokao" exam. This was done to prevent cheating by applicants.

Automakers are facing disruptions in the supply of magnets due to export restrictions from China. Factories may stop in July, companies are looking for alternative sources and technologies.

Harvard University is in talks with other universities about temporarily hosting international students barred from entering the U. S. due to Trump's restrictions. Studying abroad options are being considered.

The European Union will continue funding security projects in Ukraine in 2025-2027. The priority is the training of Ukrainian military personnel and investments in the defense industry.

The British government is considering restricting the use of social media for children, namely a 2-hour limit and a 10:00 p. m. curfew. The Minister of Technology is studying the impact of addictive apps.

The US and China are planning talks in London on June 9 regarding the export of rare earth minerals. Trump said China would resume supplying minerals and magnets to the US.

At WWDC 2025, Apple will focus on software updates, but there are questions about AI development, tariffs, and production relocation. A redesign of the interface and a change in the names of the OS are possible.

The President of China has agreed to allow the supply of rare earth minerals and magnets to the United States. This may reduce tensions in trade relations between the countries.

There is a growing demand in China for the Man Mums service, where single women pay men for hugs to relieve stress. The cost of a 5-minute hug ranges from $3 to $7.

Donald Trump announced that American representatives will meet with a Chinese delegation on June 9 in London to discuss the trade agreement. He expressed hope that the negotiations will be successful.

Silver and platinum are rising in price due to investor interest in industrial metals. The growth is supported by technical momentum and increased demand in India and China.

Brent and WTI oil prices are rising amid the resumption of trade talks between the US and China. Saudi Arabia has cut oil prices for Asia.

US President Donald Trump has spoken positively about a potential trade agreement with the European Union. Trump hopes for an agreement, otherwise the US will impose tariffs.

US President Donald Trump announced a telephone conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, where they discussed a trade agreement. The parties also plan to meet working groups for further negotiations.

The Russian Federation is actively buying up Soviet-made parts all over the world in order to prevent them from reaching Ukraine.

American auto parts suppliers are urging the government to intervene due to China's restrictions on the export of rare earth metals. This threatens the production of components.

Xi Jinping held telephone talks with Donald Trump. The conversation took place at the request of the American president, despite disagreements between the countries.

Russia is increasing the production of UAVs with the help of China, which undermines Ukraine's leadership. The Russians aim to produce millions of drones in 2025.

Prices stabilized after falling more than 1% due to increased gasoline and diesel inventories in the US. Saudi Arabia also cut July prices for Asia.

The European Union has announced 13 new projects to increase the supply of metals and minerals. This decision was made against the background of China's restrictions on the export of rare earth magnets.

Lindsey Graham wants to amend the bill on sanctions against the Russian Federation. It will allow countries that contribute to the defense of Ukraine to be exempted from the 500% duty on trade with Russia.

China has expressed dissatisfaction with the US statement on the events in Tiananmen Square, calling it a distortion of historical facts and interference in internal affairs. The United States honored the memory of the victims.

The price of gold has barely changed after speculation about a possible conversation between the leaders of the United States and China. The growing appetite for risk has affected the demand for metals.

Trump hopes for a conversation with the Chinese leader to change trade negotiations, although the White House does not expect significant changes. China considers Trump unpredictable.

The US Secretary of Defense will not be present at the "Ramstein" format meeting. This happened after Macron's warning about the risks of double standards.

In South Korea, Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung is leading the presidential race after more than 55% of ballots were counted. The elections took place after the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

The German automaker is restructuring production due to changing demand. About 20,000 employees have agreed to voluntary redundancy by 2030.

According to exit polls, Lee Jae-myung received 51. 7% of the vote, ahead of Kim Moon-soo. The elections were among the most tense due to economic difficulties and instability.

From Soviet legacy to NATO standards: Ukraine is looking for solutions to service equipment from all over the world.

The global economy is experiencing its weakest growth since the COVID-19 pandemic due to Trump's trade policies. The OECD has lowered growth forecasts for many G20 countries.