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A senior US official has revealed a 14-point memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the US-Israel war with Iran, with a signing ceremony expected on Friday. The draft includes a 60-day negotiation period on Iran's nuclear program, the lifting of sanctions, and a $300 billion reconstruction plan. Iran has not yet confirmed the document's contents.
The G7 has agreed to reduce dependence on a single supplier for critical minerals, aiming to enhance economic security and mitigate geopolitical risks. The deal focuses on diversifying sources of lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earths, key materials for green technologies.
The Bank of Japan may accelerate interest rate hikes as a weak yen and surging oil prices stoke inflation risks, economists warn. The yen hit a 31-year low, while global oil price rises drive up import costs, prompting forecasts of a rate move as early as next quarter.
G7 leaders have pledged to enhance online safety for children through international cooperation, stricter platform regulations, and digital education. The commitments address rising concerns over online child abuse and data privacy.
The G7 has officially committed to a coordinated response against economic coercion, particularly in the strategic minerals sector. The agreement aims to protect supply chains for minerals essential to batteries, semiconductors, and green technology amid rising global competition. The statement remains a political pledge without detailed measures.
A protest targeting World Cup sponsor Hyundai is planned for Thursday in Guadalajara before the Mexico vs. South Korea match, condemning the automaker's business ties with mining firm Ternium and drawing attention to Mexico's epidemic of disappearances. The demonstration accuses Hyundai of sportswashing through its FIFA sponsorship.
Japan's Economy Minister Takaichi announced that the G7 has endorsed Japan's proposal to establish joint stockpiles of critical minerals to strengthen supply security. The initiative aims to reduce dependence on certain supply chains and enhance resilience against geopolitical and economic shocks.
