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The recent decision to increase OPEC+ oil production marks a pivotal moment in the global energy market, with eight key nations agreeing to raise output by 548,000 barrels per day starting in August.This boost, driven primarily by major players like Saudi Arabia and Russia, is part of a strategy to gradually unwind previous OPEC+ production cuts that saw a reduction of 2.2 million barrels daily.

NATO defense spending has become a critical topic of discussion as the alliance gears up for the pivotal NATO summit in 2023.With increasing global threats, discussions are focused on whether member nations can unite to commit to a defense budget increase that meets the ambitious target of 5% GDP.

The ongoing dispute over China US semiconductor export controls has escalated, drawing sharp criticisms from Beijing in response to the Trump administration’s allegations of a breach in trade agreements.This friction exemplifies the broader US China trade conflict, particularly concerning emerging technologies such as AI chips.