1️⃣ Iran targeted three oil tankers and several US-linked ships in the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for recent US military actions, while the Pentagon investigates a possible incident related to a US bomb in Iran
2️⃣ China is investing billions into its largest banks and insurers to strengthen their balance sheets, with eight institutions seeking 360 billion yuan ($53.6 billion) in new capital, amid rising investor interest in Chinese equity derivatives
3️⃣ Ukrainian President Zelenskyy held discussions with US representatives and European officials to explore solutions for the ongoing conflict, with plans to reconvene in the future
4️⃣ Japan is advancing a $550 billion investment initiative linked to last year’s US trade agreement, emphasizing AI and semiconductor projects without imposing additional tariffs
5️⃣ Nepal's request for flood relief is complicated by a new, underfunded UN climate fund, which has received only $485 million of the $822 million pledged, falling short of the anticipated $5 billion needed for recovery efforts
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