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Cuba experienced a second island-wide blackout in a week as US President Donald Trump imposed a de facto oil blockade, straining the country's power grid.

US air strikes killed 17 people and injured 115 others in six cities across Iran, according to a health ministry spokesperson cited by Al Jazeera. The attacks occurred over two days.

China accuses the United States of misusing national power by blacklisting over 60 Chinese companies, including Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD, as 'Chinese military companies operating in the United States.' China claims Washington has disregarded the consensus between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. In response, China announced export controls against leading US companies.

SK Hynix's shares rose 12.8% on their Wall Street debut, driven by surging demand for memory chips due to AI advancements. The company raised $26.5 billion through an ADR offering, making it the largest U.S. IPO by a foreign firm. SK Hynix partnered with Nvidia to supply advanced memory chips and plans to expand in the U.S. with a new Indiana facility.

The article examines how changes to U.S. trade policy under President Trump have affected the international economic order, particularly in the context of the U.S.-China relationship as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary. Trump's tariffs on 'Liberation Day' are highlighted as a key shift in Washington's approach to global trade.

The U.S. and Iran paused fighting after two days of intense strikes. President Trump stated the ceasefire with Iran is 'over' but confirmed the U.S. will continue negotiations.

SK Hynix Inc. raised $26.5 billion in a US initial public offering (IPO) through American depositary receipts, marking the largest first-time share sale by a foreign company in the US. The article links the offering to the potential of AI disrupting the traditional boom-and-bust cycle in the chip industry.

Australia and Fiji signed a mutual defense treaty, allowing other Pacific island countries to join, signaling Australia's leadership in regional security. Experts view this as part of Australia's effort to align with Pacific democracies, contrasting with China's stated commitment to non-interference.

Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi aims to secure business deals with Trump during his White House visit, coinciding with the resumption of US air shipments of Iraq's oil income. However, the visit faces complications due to the influence of militias in Iraq.

The United States is demanding Iran publicly commit to stopping attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring all lanes remain open without tolls. Iran has refused to relinquish control of the strategic waterway, through which a fifth of the world's oil supply typically flows.

Cuba experienced an islandwide blackout for the second time this week due to a crumbling power grid and fuel shortages linked to a U.S. energy blockade. Fuel shortages have halted public transportation and led to canceled surgeries, with Cuba producing only 40% of its needed fuel and depleting a supply from a Russian tanker by April.

Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi seeks business deals with Trump during a White House visit, including agreements with Chevron and US firms for oil and gas projects. However, his efforts to strengthen US ties are complicated by militia groups linked to Iran that have attacked US forces.

North and South Carolina are among the top five U.S. states for shark attacks. Together, they account for 11.5 percent of all U.S. shark attacks during the analyzed period.

Global oil demand is expected to decline in 2026 due to higher prices and supply disruptions from the U.S.-Iran war, which blocked shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. China reduced oil purchases by 50% and cut strategic reserves, while U.S. gasoline use increased despite higher prices.

Global oil demand is declining due to higher prices and supply disruptions from the U.S.-Iran conflict, with China significantly cutting oil purchases and increasing electric vehicle use. However, U.S. gasoline consumption rose despite elevated pump prices.

NATO leaders met in Turkey amid shifting alliances and Trump's fluctuating stance on the alliance's loyalty. Iran observed mourning for its late Supreme Leader while tensions with the United States persisted. Marine Le Pen's political prospects improved after a court ruling, and France's football team advanced toward a potential third World Cup.

The U.S. House is set to vote on a measure to make daylight saving time permanent. Currently, most of the U.S. observes daylight saving time from March to November, shifting clocks forward one hour since the 1960s.

The US is demanding Iran issue a public statement confirming the Strait of Hormuz is open. A US official described the situation as a 'wait-and-see moment.'

SK Hynix's shares rose 12.8% on their Wall Street debut, driven by surging demand for memory chips due to AI growth. The company raised $26.5 billion via ADRs and partnered with Nvidia for advanced memory chips as AI infrastructure expands.

The article presents an intelligence brief covering the USA and Canada on July 10, 2026. It was first published on The Rio Times.

A declassified intelligence map has been released, showing the locations of America's largest UFO waves. The map provides insights into where these unidentified aerial phenomena were most frequently observed.

A declassified intelligence map has revealed the locations of America's largest UFO waves. The map provides insights into where these unexplained aerial phenomena were most frequently observed.

Iran denied requesting negotiations with the US after President Donald Trump claimed Washington and Tehran had agreed to continue talks despite recent hostilities. Trump stated the June ceasefire between the two nations was over, while Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed Tehran had not sought talks but accepted a Qatari mediator's visit.

Belgium's 2-0 victory over the United States in a World Cup match overshadowed controversies surrounding FIFA's reversal of a red-card suspension for American player Folarin Balogun. While Belgian fans celebrated the win as a resolution to the dispute, political tensions remained, with 72 European Parliament members calling for an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino's relationship with Donald Trump, who publicly credited himself for the suspension reversal.

Unclaimed airstrikes hit Iran following the US's statement that it ended attacks. Iran has not directly blamed anyone for the strikes, and Gulf Arab states frequently targeted by Iran have not commented.

Israel has suspended attacks on Lebanon following American pressure, as reported by the Israeli Broadcasting Authority. The Israeli military plans to withdraw from two areas in southern Lebanon, allowing the Lebanese army to take control and gradually disarm Hezbollah. A drone strike in Nabatieh al-Fawqa killed three women, as noted in the article.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is set to open by late July after delays caused by U.S.-Canada disputes, including President Trump's demands for U.S. ownership. The $4.4 billion bridge, expected to ease traffic congestion, faced political tensions during its construction, which began in 2018.

A bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is set to open by late July after a U.S.-Canada dispute delayed its June ribbon-cutting. The resolution followed President Donald Trump's earlier threats to block the bridge and involved negotiations over ownership and other issues.

The United States imposed new Iran-related sanctions after Iran resumed attacks on international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The sanctions target Ali Ansari, an Iranian banker in Dubai, previously sanctioned by Britain for supporting Iran's Revolutionary Guards.

Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children visited King Charles III for the first time in years to address a rift that began when they left royal life six years ago.

U.S.-Iran talks may continue despite the end of a cease-fire. Regional powers are urging Washington and Tehran to pause strikes to facilitate negotiations.

Renewed Iran-U.S. fighting has increased dangers in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil and gas shipping route, forcing companies like StealthGas to delay voyages or seek military protection. Shipping traffic has dropped sharply, risking global energy price spikes, as Iran's missile and drone tactics create uncertainty without fully closing the strait.

The IDF killed three Hamas commanders, including an Oct. 7 invader, in Gaza airstrikes. The US pledged 20,000 international peacekeepers to Gaza but faces challenges deploying even twenty. Israel is defending the detention of a Gaza hospital chief who is also a Hamas officer.

US and China agreed to a new round of AI safety dialogue following a May summit, with former officials stating it serves American security interests. Details about the talks remain limited.

U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to grant Ukraine a license to build Patriot interceptors, a capability currently limited to a few U.S. allies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the significance of the agreement, noting it would position Ukraine among a select group of nations capable of producing the advanced defense system, though production could take years and require extensive technical coordination.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged Iran and other Middle East parties to avoid actions that could undermine recent peace gains following escalating tensions between the US and Iran. He emphasized restraint and upheld the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding to promote regional stability, while Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian thanked Pakistan for its diplomatic support.

A book about the Holocaust was canceled after the author refused his editor's demand to include criticisms of Israel's actions in Gaza and the Trump-led US's migrant policies involving 'concentration-style prisons'.

The article highlights the US's 250th anniversary, the funeral of Ali Khamenei, a brutal heatwave in Europe, and the World Cup as captured by photojournalists over the past week.

Gas prices are rising again due to renewed U.S.-Iran tensions in the Middle East. A June ceasefire had previously caused prices to drop, but conflicts have resumed, driving fuel costs upward.

Vietnam overtook Mexico as the United States' largest trade deficit partner in May, with a $20.6bn gap compared to Mexico's $20.1bn. Mexico's deficit surged by $5.3bn in a month due to declining exports and rising imports, while Vietnam, Taiwan, and China also featured among the top deficits.