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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 summaryBritain and France are hosting a multinational defence ministers' meeting on Tuesday to turn diplomatic efforts over the Strait of Hormuz into a practical security operation, with more than 40 nations expected. The move comes amid warnings from Tehran of a 'decisive and immediate response' to any foreign deployment, as the closure of the strait has caused what the International Energy Agency calls the largest supply disruption in oil market history.
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 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 summaryKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said there are no clear plans for US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Moscow, though contacts continue via Russian aide Yury Ushakov. Peskov noted that a trip is not currently being prepared, calling President Trump's remarks on sending representatives a hypothetical statement. Earlier, Ushakov confirmed Witkoff has expressed desire to visit Moscow with Jared Kushner, but no dates have been agreed.
AI summaryTaiwan's legislature passed a NT$780 billion special defence budget, jointly backed by the KMT and TPP, funding US arms sales
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.
AI summaryCole Tomas Allen, 31, has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted assassination of President Donald Trump over an alleged shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Prosecutors say he fired at a Secret Service agent and stormed a security checkpoint. The case now moves to a dispute over whether top Trump administration officials should be disqualified from prosecuting it.
AI summaryPakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended the nationwide austerity drive until June 13, 2026, citing the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict. The extension follows the U.S. rejection of Iran's proposal to end the war, with measures including fuel allowance cuts and vehicle reductions.
AI summaryThe World Jewish Congress commemorated its 90th anniversary in Geneva, where leaders warned of rising antisemitism and urged a strengthened bond between Israel and Diaspora Jewry. President Ronald S. Lauder called for shifting resources toward Jewish education, while Swiss President Guy Parmelin addressed a commemorative gala.
AI summaryIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a CBS '60 Minutes' interview that the war with Iran is not over until enriched uranium is removed and enrichment sites dismantled. He also discussed weaning Israel off US military aid and acknowledged failures in public diplomacy. US President Donald Trump insisted he won't sign a deal with Iran until its nuclear program is dismantled.
AI summaryOil prices have been volatile after President Trump called Iran's response to US peace terms 'totally unacceptable,' only to later signal progress toward an agreement. Brent crude rose sharply, then fell as hopes for a deal emerged, while the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran's latest ceasefire proposal as 'totally unacceptable,' while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted the war will not end until Iran's enriched uranium is removed. The proposal, delivered via Pakistani mediators, demanded an end to the war on all fronts and lifting of sanctions.
AI summaryAmerican expert Mark Episkopos says European leaders could join Ukraine peace talks if they engage constructively, but the White House does not expect them to change their approach. Russian military correspondent Yevgeny Poddubny accuses European globalists of obstructing President Trump's initiatives to end the conflict.