Group 1: Hamas and Trump's Proposal - Hamas has submitted a response to Trump's "20-point plan," expressing willingness to negotiate through mediators for a ceasefire in Gaza and the complete withdrawal of Israel from the region [1][7] - The organization agrees to release all Israeli hostages and hand over the remains of deceased individuals, contingent upon meeting necessary exchange conditions [1][7] - Hamas is open to transferring governance of Gaza to an independent Palestinian authority and will participate in discussions regarding the future of Gaza and the inherent rights of the Palestinian people [1][7] Group 2: U.S. Government Shutdown - The U.S. Senate voted on a temporary funding bill proposed by Democrats, which failed with 46 votes in favor and 52 against, leading to a continued government shutdown [3][7] - A subsequent temporary funding bill proposed by Republicans also did not receive enough votes to pass [3][7] - The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has only enough funding to operate for about eight more days before entering emergency shutdown procedures due to the ongoing government shutdown [7] Group 3: Market Performance - U.S. stock indices showed mixed results, with the Dow Jones increasing by 0.51%, while the Nasdaq decreased by 0.28% [3] - International precious metals futures saw a general increase, with COMEX gold futures rising by 1.14% to $3912.10 per ounce, and COMEX silver futures increasing by 3.45% to $47.97 per ounce [3] - Crude oil prices also saw slight increases, with WTI crude oil rising by 0.35% to $60.69 per barrel, while Brent crude oil increased by 0.42% to $64.38 per barrel [3] Group 4: Trade Relations with Mexico - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has expressed strong opposition to Mexico's recent anti-dumping investigations against Chinese products, including float glass and PVC-coated fabrics [4] - China is closely monitoring the situation and has initiated a trade and investment barrier investigation in response to Mexico's proposed increase in import tariffs [4] Group 5: Corporate News - Xiaomi has addressed concerns regarding a viral video of a car allegedly driving itself, confirming that the incident was due to a user-initiated parking command and not a vehicle malfunction [9] - OpenAI has publicly defended its employees against harassment tactics from Elon Musk, emphasizing its commitment to protecting staff and their rights [11] - Boeing is facing significant financial implications due to the delayed delivery of its 777X aircraft, with reports indicating a postponement from 2026 to early 2027 [13]