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Xi Jinping visits North Korea as China seeks to reassert influence over Kim Jong Un
Kim Jong Un has Russia leverage. Xi Jinping’s Pyongyang visit is China’s reminder that Beijing still wants the final word on North Korea.
June 9, 2026
Why the China-North Korea treaty anniversary gives Xi Jinping’s visit strategic weight
North Korea has Russia ties and nuclear leverage. China’s Xi Jinping must prove Beijing still matters in Pyongyang.
June 8, 2026
US pushes IAEA resolution as Iran nuclear site mystery deepens
Iran’s sites were bombed, but its uranium is still not fully accounted for. The IAEA vote now tests pressure without escalation.
June 8, 2026
Can Cargill’s metals exit give Macquarie a bigger role in iron ore trading?
Cargill may sell its metals unit to Macquarie as China’s steel slowdown reshapes commodity trading. See why the deal matters.
June 8, 2026
Singapore blocks anti-Indian posts as foreign-origin content tests racial harmony
Singapore’s race compact is digital now. Anti-Indian posts show how foreign-origin content can test multicultural trust online.
June 8, 2026
e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF) leans on rhode and Hailey Bieber as core growth stalls
e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF) is posting record sales, but its core brand has stalled and tariffs squeeze margins. Hailey Bieber's rhode is now the engine.
June 7, 2026
Why Xi Jinping’s North Korea visit signals a new test for China’s influence over Kim Jong Un
China wants influence over North Korea. Kim Jong Un wants nuclear leverage. Xi Jinping’s Pyongyang visit puts both pressures on display
June 5, 2026
China’s fuel price cut exposes the demand weakness beneath the global oil shock
China is cutting fuel prices while oil supply risks persist. The real story is weaker demand, refinery pain and electric vehicle disruption.
June 5, 2026
Why Lululemon (LULU) beat earnings but cratered on a guidance cut and shrinking North America sales
Lululemon fell ~10% to 2018 levels after cutting full-year guidance to its first-ever revenue decline, as North America weakens and tariffs squeeze margins.
June 5, 2026
Why the Five Eyes warning on Chinese job-platform espionage is alarming Western security agencies
Spycraft now looks like a job offer. Five Eyes agencies warn China-linked recruiters are targeting Western officials and analysts online.
June 4, 2026