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AI summaryBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resisted mounting pressure from Labour MPs to resign following heavy local election losses, telling his cabinet he will continue governing. More than 80 Labour MPs have called for his resignation, while some allies dismiss the speculation as 'froth and nonsense'.
AI summaryIran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has called on the US to accept Tehran's 14-point peace proposal or face repeated failure, following President Trump's rejection of the plan. The ceasefire, in place since April 8, 2026, remains fragile as both sides hold firm, with the US naval blockade and Iran's Hormuz restrictions continuing.
AI summaryIndonesian police arrested hundreds of foreign nationals in coordinated raids, uncovering what authorities describe as a major hub for online gambling and scam operations. The suspects, mostly Vietnamese and Chinese, face charges ranging from immigration violations to money laundering as analysts warn of Indonesia becoming a new base for transnational crime syndicates.
AI summaryFrench President Emmanuel Macron announced €23 billion in investments for Africa at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, co-hosted with Kenya. The summit aimed to reset France-Africa ties, with leaders emphasizing mutual respect and sovereign equality. Kenyan President William Ruto and other African figures voiced support for a partnership based on shared responsibility.
AI summaryThe US is negotiating with Denmark to open three new military bases in southern Greenland, focusing on surveillance of Russian and Chinese activity in the North Atlantic. Greenland's Prime Minister confirms progress but says no deal has been reached, while Canada is strengthening Arctic ties with Nordic countries.
AI summarySouth Korea's unification ministry will provide 300 million won to support civic groups cheering for the North Korean women's football team during their visit for an AFC Champions League semifinal. The match marks the first visit by a North Korean sports team in over seven years, and the minister will not attend in person to respect its purely international nature.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump is traveling to China this week accompanied by more than a dozen top executives, including Tesla's Elon Musk and Apple's Tim Cook, according to White House officials. The delegation spans key industries as trade and technology dominate the agenda.
AI summaryAt a groundbreaking ceremony for a $340 million UN campus expansion in Nairobi, President William Ruto announced a $1.1 billion infrastructure investment to position Kenya as a global conferencing hub, while UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for reform to increase African representation in international institutions.
AI summaryThe European Union has dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder represent Europe in potential peace negotiations. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called the idea a “trap,” emphasizing that Russia should not choose Europe’s negotiator. Meanwhile, Russian officials and some German voices have defended the proposal, highlighting a stark divide over the path to dialogue.
AI summaryGoogle's threat intelligence group reports that state-sponsored hackers from North Korea and China are increasingly using AI to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities, with North Korea's APT45 group sending thousands of AI-generated prompts to probe for weaknesses. Separately, Kaspersky has linked a North Korean hacking group to AI-assisted malware development targeting South Korean government systems.
AI summaryA federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Lu Jianwang, 64, of acting as an unregistered agent of China and obstruction of justice, related to an alleged secret police station in Manhattan's Chinatown. The case highlights US efforts to counter Chinese influence operations, while Beijing dismisses the charges as fabricated.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has warned that Washington may resume military operations in the Strait of Hormuz or take even stronger action against Iran, while reports say the Pentagon has prepared a plan for a short but powerful wave of strikes. The moves come as negotiations appear deadlocked and the White House grows impatient with Tehran's response.
AI summaryDuring President Trump's state visit to Beijing, AI governance and chip exports took center stage, with both sides agreeing to formal dialogue. Nvidia's H20 chip faced a de facto ban, while H200 shipments remain pending, and Huawei pushes self-sufficiency. US officials warn against technology transfers, while Chinese officials advocate for open collaboration.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has warned the ceasefire with Iran is on "massive life support" after rejecting Tehran's latest counteroffer to his peace proposal. Iran has responded by saying its military is ready to respond to any aggression, deepening uncertainty about a diplomatic breakthrough.
AI summaryUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to introduce legislation to fully nationalise British Steel, the country's last primary steelmaker. The move comes after the government took control of the Scunthorpe plant last year to prevent closure. The nationalisation is expected to be formalised in the King's speech this week.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for a three-day state visit, the first by an American president in nearly a decade, with trade, Iran, Taiwan and military communication expected to dominate talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit is seen as an attempt to stabilise the world's two largest economies amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
AI summaryAs Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in Beijing, the escalating US-China rivalry over artificial intelligence takes center stage. China emphasizes its deployment advantages and institutional coordination, while the US maintains leads in chip design and private investment. The meeting also occurs amid the US-Iran war, raising questions about the Stargate AI project's future and calls for military AI safety discussions.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump has described the ceasefire with Iran as being on "massive life support," according to multiple news outlets, after rejecting Tehran's latest counter-proposals. The comments come amid reports of ongoing Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and U.S. forces, and as retired military officials and experts are split on whether Washington should resume military operations. The U.S. has sent Iran a set of conditions for easing the conflict, but Iran's demands—including sanctions relief and recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz—have been dismissed by the White House.
AI summaryTaiwan's legislature passed a NT$780 billion special defence budget, jointly backed by the KMT and TPP, funding US arms sales but excluding many domestic weapons, amid US pressure before the Trump-Xi summit.
AI summaryDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has referred Senator Mark Kelly to Pentagon lawyers over remarks about depleted US weapons stockpiles, which Hegseth says were based on classified information. Kelly insists he was quoting Hegseth's own public testimony. The dispute is the latest in a broader clash over military conduct and political speech.