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OpenAI: is launching a beta version of a self-service ad manager that allows advertisers in the United States to register and purchase ads directly to have them displayed in ChatGPT.

Alphabet Inc.’s Google is developing an internal AI agent codenamed “Remy,” designed as a “24/7 personal agent” that can take actions on users’ behalf, according to an internal document and people familiar with the matter. Integrated across Google services and powered by Gemini, Remy can handle complex tasks, monitor user needs and learn preferences over time. Employees are currently “dogfooding” the tool. The effort underscores Google’s push into AI agents, positioning Remy as a more advanced system comparable in concept to OpenClaw, though no public release timeline is known.

Two U.S. ships are stuck in waters off the southern Strait of Hormuz near Oman.

According to Iranian media: Iranian President Pezhechiyan said that the United States pursues a policy of maximum pressure and hopes that Iran will sit at the negotiating table and surrender to its unilateral demands, which is impossible.

U.S. Department of War: Commercial vessels will see, hear, and feel U.S. combat power in the Gulf, and we expect more ships to pass through in the coming days.

Iranian President Pezhiziyan: The United States’ demands on Iran are impossible and unachievable. (Fars News Agency)

Brazilian Vice President Alckmin: Brazilian President Lula will raise the issue of organized crime in his meeting with US President Trump.

The Federal Reserve accepted a total of $1.122 billion from six counterparties in fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations.

Market News: Apple (AAPL.O) has been testing integrations with Google and Anthropic.

Apple (AAPL.O): It will provide more flexible artificial intelligence solutions in iOS 27 released this fall.

The phone call between Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and US Secretary of State Rubio was constructive and pragmatic. (RIA Novosti)

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and US Secretary of State Rubio discussed the international agenda, Russia-US relations and the bilateral contact schedule. (RIA Novosti)

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov had a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Rubio. (RIA Novosti)

Market News: Iraq's prime minister-elect told Iran's president that Baghdad can help mediate between Iran and the United States.

According to the Wall Street Journal: Trump is pressuring the Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve flavored e-cigarettes, urging regulators to clear the way for the e-cigarette agenda of young "Make America Great Again" voters.

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin: If the economy falls into recession, interest rates will be reduced to 1%.

Market news: Alphabet (GOOG.O) is also in discussions with EQT to obtain Google’s artificial intelligence model.

Market news: Blackstone Group and KKR are in talks with Alphabet (GOOG.O) to allow companies they own to access Google's artificial intelligence models.

German Foreign Minister Waldfur: Germany cannot accept the actual annexation of parts of the West Bank.

German Foreign Minister Waldfurt: Humanitarian aid in Gaza must be improved as soon as possible.