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UAE activates air-defense systems amid rising missile threats in Gulf region – CoinDesk
The United Arab Emirates’ National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority has announced that the nation’s air-defense systems are actively responding to missile threats. This development follows a period of increased regional tensions after the breakdown of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran in April 2026. The UAE has… Listen ⇢
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Apple secures tariff exemption by partnering with Intel for US chip production – CoinDesk
Apple secured an exemption from President Trump’s 100% tariffs on imported semiconductors by agreeing to shift some of its chip production to Intel’s US facilities, a deal brokered through direct negotiations between CEO Tim Cook, Trump, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The arrangement is part of Apple’s broader commitment to… Listen ⇢
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US resumes aggressive actions against Iran amid Strait of Hormuz tensions – CoinDesk
The United States has resumed aggressive actions against Iran in the wake of recent tensions, according to Press TV. This development comes despite a warning from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, which declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely closed” to maritime traffic. The escalation follows Iranian attacks on… Listen ⇢
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Argentina leads Switzerland 1-0 at halftime in World Cup quarter-final – CoinDesk
Argentina leads Switzerland 1-0 at halftime in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match held at Kansas City Stadium, United States. Lionel Messi, the Argentine captain, contributed with his 10th World Cup assist, enhancing his remarkable record of involvement in 31 World Cup goals. This early advantage appears to have… Listen ⇢
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Argentina’s Mac Allister scores at the 2026 World Cup, and his NFT cards are barely moving – CoinDesk
Alexis Mac Allister scored a header for Argentina against Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage, adding another chapter to his rise from Brighton cult hero to World Cup winner to genuine global star. Argentina came into the Switzerland match with momentum. They had already survived a 3-2… Listen ⇢
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Messi’s record-breaking World Cup 2026 run is fueling a fan token trading frenzy – CoinDesk
Lionel Messi is 39 years old and currently leading the Golden Boot race at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Argentine legend has scored eight goals in the tournament, matching Argentina’s record for a single World Cup. The GOAT keeps scoring, and traders keep buying The $ARG fan token, which… Listen ⇢
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Trump, Iran’s supreme leader trade threats amid Strait of Hormuz clashes – CoinDesk
Iran’s supreme leader and President Trump have exchanged threats following recent military clashes in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The exchange comes in the wake of a breakdown of a 60-day ceasefire, with tensions escalating as the U.S. resumed military strikes against Iranian targets. This development marks a significant escalation… Listen ⇢
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Musk accuses OpenAI’s Altman of straying from charity mission, misusing Apple tech – CoinDesk
Elon Musk has launched a new salvo of accusations against OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, alleging a departure from the company’s original charitable mission and claiming the misuse of Apple technology. These allegations come amid a backdrop of OpenAI’s transition from a nonprofit to a for-profit structure, a move that has… Listen ⇢
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England’s World Cup run fuels crypto fan token surge as Kraken makes FIFA history – CoinDesk
England is doing something it hasn’t done in nearly 60 years: looking like a genuine threat to win the World Cup. And this time, the tournament comes with a crypto sponsor. As the Three Lions advance deeper into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the tournament itself is quietly making history… Listen ⇢
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