BEIJING (AP) — China’s factory activity was flat in May, according to an official survey released Sunday, raising questions about how much further the country’s economy can shield itself from the fallout of the ongoing Iran war and pressure on demand. The official manufacturing purchasing managers … Source: usnews.com

China’s factory activity slowed in May as disruptions from a five-day break added to pressures on global demand and input costs from the continuing conflict in the Middle East. Source: bloomberg.com

With bilateral relations at a low and Beijing already enacting limited export controls on critical minerals, fears of a broader ban grow. Source: scmp.com

Senior European officials say Russian intelligence agencies have grown more aggressive in their efforts to steal Western research and defense technology, with agents building fake companies and deploying cyber spies to gather information. Source: csmonitor.com

Stocks have boomed while consumers have paid the costs of high energy prices. Source: cnbc.com

Source: aljazeera.com