Doubao Mobile Assistant consumer version launched. CAOCAO said it is the first mobility service provider to integrate with the assistant, connecting its ride services to the AI edge ecosystem to offer AI-powered ride-hailing to users.

Kenneth Katzman, senior fellow at the Soufan Center, said had President Trump approved Saudi Arabia's request for military assistance at the time, US air strikes — given their precision and effectiveness — could have halted the Houthi advance. Katzman said Trump appeared "confused" about handling the situation and did not act like an effective commander-in-chief. He warned US core interests in freedom of navigation, particularly Middle East energy flows, are being squeezed by Iran and the Houthis as Washington largely stands aside and expects Saudi Arabia to resolve the issue.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is expected to back the Fed's first rate hike at the upcoming policy decision. Up to 30 mln barrels of Middle East oil shipments are at risk. US diesel prices have jumped 80% as the peak demand season begins. Corporate earnings are in one of the strongest growth periods on record. Major tech CEOs have united in support of AI regulation, while Trump has rejected their calls.