WAO ART #136

Anime Expo 2023, North America's biggest annual anime convention, will take place from July 1-4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The event will feature panel discussions, autograph sessions, cosplay shows, karaoke, concerts, and more. The convention will host various industry professionals.

Business intelligence firm MicroStrategy has announced the purchase of over 12,000 Bitcoins worth $350 million, taking its total BTC holdings to 152,333 and its Treasury value above $4.5 billion. This is the largest one-time purchase by the company so far.

Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has confirmed that Australia is pushing to keep troops and police in Solomon Islands beyond this year. Marles also unveiled an assistance package worth $25 million for next year's elections in Solomon Islands.

Long-range missile strikes by Russia against Ukraine have caused significant damage to the country's economy and infrastructure. Despite sanctions and export controls, it is unlikely that Russia will run out of missiles, as it can produce or acquire the necessary capacity to continue the attacks.

Sri Lanka has implemented a five-day bank holiday to restructure $42 billion in domestic debt as the country faces its worst economic crisis since gaining independence. The government's restructuring plan has raised concerns about financial market volatility and potential bank runs.

BMW South Africa is investing R4.2 billion over five years to prepare its manufacturing plant in Pretoria for electric vehicle production. The next-generation BMW X3, a plug-in hybrid model, will be exclusively manufactured in South Africa. This investment secures jobs for over 20,000 employees.

Cuba and Russia are planning to strengthen their "technical-military" cooperation, according to the Cuban government. The plan was discussed during a visit by Cuba's Armed Forces Minister to Moscow, where he met with his Russian counterpart. No specific details were provided.