Al Jazeera reports that after months of near‑daily statements from Trump — ranging from threats of large‑scale bombing to claims of resuming talks — many Iranians have stopped following his comments to protect their mental health. A Tehran financial‑sector employee said his remarks “do affect our lives, but I try to focus on what I can control and protect my loved ones” to escape the “toxic uncertainty.” With the war approaching its six‑month mark, public expectation and fear are noticeably lowe

Luckin Coffee reported Q2 revenue of RMB 15.89 billion, up 28.5% YoY, and said it opened more than 5,000 stores in 1H. Q2 average monthly transacting customers were 112.7 million, up 22.9% YoY. Company-operated same-store sales fell 5.3% YoY in Q2, citing a high base from last year’s delivery promotions (same period in 2025: +13.8%). Q2 operating profit from company-operated stores was RMB 2.47 billion, up 25.9% YoY, with store operating margin roughly unchanged YoY. CEO Guo Jinyi said the China coffee market remains in a rapid growth phase with rising penetration and frequency, and Luckin will maintain its store-opening pace to expand market share.

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