China Slaps 11 U.S. Firms with Trade Restrictions Over Taiwan Ties 
China’s Ministry of Commerce adds 11 U.S. firms to its unreliable entity list, citing military-tech ties to Taiwan region. 
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China Slaps 11 U.S. Firms with Trade Restrictions Over Taiwan Ties
China Slams U.S. Export Curbs as ‘Hegemonic’ Acts 
China condemns U.S. export restrictions as ‘hegemonic,’ vows to protect its companies in escalating trade tensions.
Netanyahu Gifts Trump Golden Pager: A Nod to Lebanon Operation 
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu gifted a golden pager to U.S. President Trump, referencing a 2023 Israel-led electronic attack in Lebanon. Trump praised the operation as ‘great.’ 
ASML Caught in US-China Tech Clash 
Dutch tech giant ASML faces turbulence as US-China tensions disrupt global semiconductor markets. 