US–Iran Deadlock Hits Markets: Trump again rejected Iran’s ceasefire response, calling it “totally unacceptable” and saying the deal is on “life support,” while Brent jumped toward $104 as the Strait of Hormuz risk stays front and center. Beijing Summit Watch: Trump heads to meet Xi this week, but analysts expect only tactical wins—trade, rare earths, and Iran pressure—rather than a real reset. South Korea Tech & Health Moves: ROKIT Healthcare and Seers are pushing Middle East expansion for AI kidney prediction and ECG monitoring, while Hong Kong’s HKU is testing a saliva-based AI cancer risk device. AI Robotics Spotlight: RLWRLD unveiled RLDX-1, a dexterity-first foundation model aimed at real-world robot hands. Semiconductor Momentum: The Philadelphia chip index surged past 50% in a month on AI memory demand—fueling both optimism and “bubble” worries. Legal/Consumer Tech: Dua Lipa sued Samsung in US federal court over alleged unauthorized use of her image on TV packaging.