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AI summarySeoul shares fell more than 2% Tuesday, snapping a five-day winning streak, as investors took profits and worries over U.S.-Iran peace talks resurfaced. The KOSPI closed at 7,643.15, with foreigners net-selling and the won dropping sharply against the dollar.
AI summaryThe Wall Street Journal reports that the UAE conducted strikes on Iranian territory, including an oil refinery on Lavan Island, during the recent US-Iran conflict. The report suggests the US quietly welcomed the Emirati involvement, while Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on the UAE and Kuwait. The revelations have raised concerns about Gulf states being drawn into a wider war.
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 summaryPresident Trump says he is 'very disappointed' in Kurdish groups, accusing them of keeping weapons meant for Iranian protesters. Yet sources tell the Jerusalem Post that Trump himself vetoed a Kurdish-led uprising plan, a claim that adds a new layer to an already complex and contradictory narrative.
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 summaryLebanese President Joseph Aoun has called on the United States to pressure Israel to stop attacks and end the occupation of southern Lebanon, urging Washington to mediate as talks between the two countries continue. Reports highlight rising casualties, displacement, and Hezbollah's opposition to negotiations.
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 summaryPresident Trump has dismissed Iran’s counter-proposal to a US peace plan as “totally unacceptable,” raising tensions amid a fragile ceasefire. Iran warns it will retaliate against US strikes, while the US demands a 20-year enrichment moratorium and Iran offers a shorter timeline, causing oil prices to jump.
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 summaryNarges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has been released on bail and transferred to a Tehran hospital after her health deteriorated in prison. Her family and supporters, along with over 110 Nobel laureates, are calling for her release, citing poor prison conditions and alleged mistreatment.
AI summaryA new suspected oil slick has been detected near Iran's main export hub of Kharg Island, adding to a larger spill already drifting toward Saudi waters. Satellite imagery reveals an apparent spill covering dozens of square kilometers, raising questions about the state of Iran's aging oil infrastructure amid US sanctions and a naval blockade.