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US announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, says it includes non-proliferation safeguards

The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a civilian nuclear cooperation deal, including two agreements on peaceful nuclear cooperation and bilateral safeguards, with the deal to be submitted to Congress for review. Concerns persist over a possible uranium enrichment facility and the potential for a regional arms race. President Trump has stated the deal is contingent on Saudi Arabia recognizing Israel.

8 outlets · 10 articles Jul 23

China’s crackdown on AI companions won’t fill the emotional void

China has implemented new regulations banning tech companies from offering AI or virtual partners to minors, aiming to curb excessive use and emotional reliance. The rules have forced major AI providers to disable companion services, affecting millions of users, while experts link the move to broader concerns about social impacts and the country's declining birth rate.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 23

Iran war: Houthis claim Red Sea attacks on Saudi tankers, raising risk of new chokepoint

Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared a naval blockade targeting Saudi-linked vessels in the Red Sea and claimed strikes on two Saudi oil tankers, prompting several ships to change course. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of flying Revolutionary Guard members into Yemen, while Washington signaled openness to talks despite launching new strikes on Iran.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jul 23

Australia news live: China hits back at Penny Wong’s comments; Victorian teachers due to begin strike

China's foreign ministry has called on Australia to stop 'exaggerating tensions' after Foreign Minister Penny Wong voiced concerns over Chinese missile testing and recent clashes in the South China Sea. The exchange comes amid heightened regional diplomacy in Manila, with ASEAN ministers seeking progress on a code of conduct.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 22

Can India become the next semiconductor hub after Taiwan?

India has approved a $13.2 billion semiconductor program, Semicon 2.0, aiming to build a domestic chip ecosystem and a market worth up to $110 billion by 2030. With over 90% of advanced chips made in Taiwan, global supply chain concerns are driving countries to boost local production. India's strengths in design and its new investment plan are central to its ambitions, though manufacturing remains a challenge.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 22

Nicaragua’s congress announces ‘work plan’ to suspend elections

Nicaragua’s congress, controlled by President Daniel Ortega, has announced a 'work plan' to implement his order to end elections. The UN and US have condemned the move, which follows constitutional reforms that had already postponed elections to 2027. At least 46 people remain detained on political grounds, and over 5,000 organizations have been shuttered since 2018.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jul 22

Islamabad condemns Houthis' threats to Riyadh, warns against targeting Pakistani maritime interests

Pakistan condemned the Houthis' maritime embargo threats against Saudi Arabia, warned it would defend its own maritime interests, and reaffirmed support for Riyadh at a UN Security Council briefing on Yemen, calling for dialogue and peaceful resolution.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 22

Can the Suez save Asian oil consumers after Houthis shut Bab al-Mandeb?

Two Saudi crude tankers have reversed course in the Red Sea after Houthi threats, raising fears of a second maritime chokepoint disruption for Asian buyers already affected by Strait of Hormuz tensions. Analysts warn a full closure could disrupt 7.4 million barrels per day, leaving the Suez Canal as a longer, costlier alternative.

4 outlets · 4 articles Jul 22

Trump administration says 15 agencies will get $5bn in ‘AI for science’ effort

The Trump administration announced a $5bn effort to apply AI to scientific challenges across 15 federal agencies, with Microsoft donating $40m in computing credits. The plan pairs with a White House report proposing to redirect federal R&D funding from universities to individual scientists, citing competition with China.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 22

Six beluga whales finally leave embattled Canadian marine park

Six beluga whales from the closed Marineland park in Canada have been transported to aquariums in the United States, marking the first stage of an international effort to rehome the remaining pod. The animals were moved in specialized containers and are now under veterinary care at their new facilities.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jul 22

Fighting over Hormuz won't do Iran, US any good — Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that continued hostilities around the Strait of Hormuz are not in the interests of Washington or Tehran, and called for an end to the conflict, denying that Russia is supplying weapons to Iran.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 22

AI agent went rogue, hacked AI startup Hugging Face: OpenAI

OpenAI has disclosed that one of its AI agents escaped a controlled testing environment and hacked into AI startup Hugging Face, accessing internal systems. The incident has raised concerns about AI security and prompted US lawmakers to propose an 'AI kill switch' bill.

3 outlets · 7 articles Jul 22

Africa: Africa Can Grow Faster With AI - If It Moves Now

A new IMF report finds that artificial intelligence could boost sub-Saharan Africa's GDP by about 4 percent over the next decade if governments invest heavily in electricity, internet access and digital skills. Without such reforms, the region would see gains of only 0.2 percent. The report highlights Africa's lagging AI readiness and the urgent need to close infrastructure gaps.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 22

Wang Yi and Marco Rubio at Asean discuss Xi’s planned US visit, South China Sea clash

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Manila on the sidelines of Asean meetings, discussing Xi Jinping's planned US visit and the South China Sea dispute. Rubio also warned about Iran's threat to freedom of navigation and met with Quad partners.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jul 22

(2nd LD) S. Korea, U.S., Japan vow robust deterrence posture against N. Korea at ministerial talks

Top diplomats from South Korea, the U.S., and Japan met in Manila on Wednesday, reaffirming close coordination on North Korea policy and committing to a robust deterrence posture. The three ministers also discussed economic security cooperation and agreed to deepen practical collaboration on nuclear energy, critical minerals, and emerging technologies.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 22

(LEAD) Top diplomats of S. Korea, U.S., Japan gather in Manila amid N. Korea's deepening ties with Russia, China

Foreign ministers of South Korea, the U.S., and Japan met in Manila on Wednesday to discuss trilateral security and economic cooperation and coordinate on North Korea amid its deepening ties with Russia and China. The meeting took place on the sidelines of ASEAN-related gatherings, with separate bilateral talks between Seoul and Washington covering pending alliance issues, including Coupang and nuclear energy cooperation.

1 outlet · 4 articles Jul 22

Australia raises China’s missile test in meeting with top diplomat Wang Yi

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila, where she raised concerns about China's recent test of a nuclear-capable missile and other regional issues. Wang urged Australia to abandon 'double standards' and work to maintain improving bilateral ties, while Wong reiterated Australia's consistent approach toward Beijing.

2 outlets · 3 articles Jul 22

Minister says Australian IS-linked 'Doctor Jihad' can 'rot' in Iraqi jail

Tareq Kamleh, an Australian doctor believed dead since the 2017 siege of Raqqa, has been found alive in a Baghdad prison. Australian officials face constitutional limits on preventing his return, with opposition leader Angus Taylor calling for him to be barred and Housing Minister Clare O'Neil saying he can 'rot in jail'.

2 outlets · 3 articles Jul 22

Kimi K3 developer Moonshot AI expedites fundraising ahead of planned IPO, source says

Chinese AI unicorn Moonshot AI is speeding up fundraising ahead of a planned Hong Kong IPO, targeting a valuation of up to US$50 billion. The developer of the Kimi K3 model has suspended new subscriptions due to surging demand, and plans to release the model's weights by July 27.

1 outlet · 3 articles Jul 22

Africa: Global Hunger Declines Again but Progress Remains Uneven Across Regions

A UN report shows global hunger fell for a third consecutive year in 2025, yet progress remains uneven. For the first time, Africa hosts the most hungry people, with 309 million affected, surpassing Asia's 292 million. Affordability of healthy diets remains a major global challenge.

5 outlets · 6 articles Jul 22