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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that the global economy has shown resilience despite six months of conflict between the United States and Iran, weathering energy shocks better than anticipated. However, the IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack emphasized that uncertainty remains significantly high, with the global economy being pulled by negative supply shocks from elevated energy prices and positive demand shocks from the AI-driven technology cycle.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy reportedly struck a US unmanned vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, while the UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre received reports of projectiles hitting two other vessels off the coast of Oman. Concurrently, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have seized the crucial Red Sea city of Mocha, expanding their control over the strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait.

Taiwan Ratings Corp reports that the artificial intelligence boom is creating a growing divide in the industrial economy, with technology companies experiencing surging global investment and revenue growth. In contrast, traditional sectors like steel and petrochemicals are facing challenges from Chinese overcapacity, geopolitical risks, and increasing trade barriers. This trend highlights AI as a major revenue driver for tech hardware firms, while other industries struggle to adapt.

Researchers in China have developed a new design that quadruples the power output of hydrogen fuel cells, a significant advancement for clean energy. This breakthrough could broaden the application of hydrogen power from vehicles to space missions and reduce reliance on costly platinum in fuel cell technology. The findings were published in the peer-reviewed journal Science.

A new Snickers AI candy bar campaign, designed to "feed" AI assistants, has inadvertently highlighted the ease of prompt injection attacks, according to cybersecurity researchers. The campaign demonstrates how malicious hidden instructions could potentially steer AI behavior in various digital contexts, posing risks beyond simple advertising. Experts warn that AI-targeted advertising might become more common, raising further security concerns.