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Greenius Li's actions at the Reflecting Pool draw national attention as Trump orders a costly drain. Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz ahead of Sunday talks with the US. Ukraine strikes oil facilities in occupied Crimea and Russia's Krasnodar region. Chinese battery and storage firms see surging global demand. The 2026 World Cup continues with Spain facing Saudi Arabia and Iran set to play Belgium.

Global demand surges for Chinese battery and storage firms

Global demand surges for Chinese battery and storage firmsChinese battery and energy storage companies are experiencing a surge in global orders driven by energy security concerns. The town-level conflicts over Chinese-funded battery plants in the US highlight geopolitical friction. Meanwhile, China's electric car boom is creating unexpected infrastructure costs from road damage. Several Chinese storage firms are expanding internationally as governments seek alternatives to traditional energy supply chains.

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The US town, the Chinese company and the bankrupting battle over a battery plant (SCMP)
The hidden cost of China’s electric car boom: a spiralling roadworks bill (SCMP)
Energy security fears drive global surge in orders for Chinese storage firms (SCMP)

Trump blames vandalism for Reflecting Pool damage, orders drain

Trump blames vandalism for Reflecting Pool damage, orders drainDonald Trump has blamed vandalism for damage to the Washington Reflecting Pool and announced it will likely need to be drained for repairs. A former Olympian has been arrested and denies involvement in the incident. Critics note that Trump provided no substantiation for his vandalism claims. The controversy has quickly become a political flashpoint.

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Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest (BBC)
Trump, Claiming Vandalism, Says Reflecting Pool Will Likely Need to Be Drained (NYT)
Trump, without substantiation, blames Reflecting Pool renovation woes on vandalism (CBC)

World Cup Day 11: Spain face Saudi Arabia, Iran travel issues persist

World Cup Day 11: Spain face Saudi Arabia, Iran travel issues persistDay 11 of the 2026 World Cup features Spain taking on Saudi Arabia in a key group match. Iran's travel and logistical issues continue to complicate their tournament campaign ahead of a match against Belgium. In Los Angeles's Tehrangeles neighborhood, the Iran-Belgium game carries deep emotional weight for the Iranian diaspora. Multiple matches across the tournament are drawing global attention.

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World Cup Day 11: Spain face Saudi Arabia as Iran’s travel issues persist (Al Jazeera)
World Cup 2026: Spain v Saudi Arabia & Belgium v Iran among games to come (BBC)
Iran vs. Belgium: In L.A.'s 'Tehrangeles,' the World Cup weighs heavily on those who fled (CBC)

Ukraine strikes Crimea oil facilities, fuel sales halted

Ukraine strikes Crimea oil facilities, fuel sales haltedUkrainian attacks have struck oil facilities in Russian-occupied Crimea and the Krasnodar region of Russia. In response, authorities in occupied Crimea have halted civilian gasoline sales. The strikes are part of Ukraine's ongoing campaign to disrupt Russian military fuel supplies. The attacks represent a significant escalation in Ukraine's ability to hit strategic infrastructure deep behind Russian lines.

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Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales (AP News)
Ukraine strikes hit oil facilities in Crimea, Russia’s Krasnodar (Al Jazeera)
Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities (BBC)

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz ahead of US talks in Switzerland

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz ahead of US talks in SwitzerlandIran has announced it closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon, as US-Iran talks are set to begin Sunday in Switzerland. The closure threatens a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. The talks in Switzerland represent a high-stakes diplomatic effort to de-escalate tensions. Iran's closure of the strait is one of the most aggressive moves in the ongoing confrontation with the US and its allies.

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US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again (AP News)
US-Iran talks begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz (BBC)
Iran says Strait of Hormuz shut as U.S.-Iran talks set for Sunday in Switzerland (NPR)
US-Iran talks in Switzerland to get under way as strait of Hormuz remains closed (The Guardian)
Iran says it is closing strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes in Lebanon (The Guardian)