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BRICS Pay Goes Live: Architecture of a Dollar-Free Settlement System
BRICS Pay goes live in 2026, integrating CIPS, UPI, Pix, and SPFS to bypass SWIFT. With intra-bloc local currency trade at 67% and The Unit gold-backed token, this analysis explores the architecture challenging dollar hegemony.
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Xi Jinping State Visit to North Korea: June 8-9, 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea on June 8-9, 2026, his first trip since 2019. The visit aims to reaffirm the China-North Korea alliance amid nuclear tensions, growing Russia ties, and the 65th anniversary...
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US Sanctions Cuban President Díaz-Canel: Full Breakdown
US sanctions target Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife, and Castro family members, freezing assets and escalating pressure amid Cuba's worst economic crisis in decades.
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Rubio: Greenland Part of Denmark 'For Now' as US Pushes Talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Greenland is part of Denmark 'for now' during a June 2026 hearing, as Trump administration continues talks on strategic Arctic defense and resources.
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China's Rare Earth Leverage: 2026 Export Controls Reshape Supply Chains
China's 2026 export controls on rare earths, tungsten, and antimony have triggered sixfold price spikes and slashed European licensing below 25%. With Beijing controlling 90% of processing, the U.S. and EU launch FORGE,...
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US-China AI Chip War 2026: Export Controls, Rare Earths & Decoupling
The January 2026 BIS rule tightens AI chip export controls with new TPP thresholds and case-by-case review. China retaliates with rare earth restrictions. Decoupling reshapes global supply chains and creates parallel AI ecosystems.