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AI summaryA US federal judge struck down President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, ruling it an unlawful tax that Congress never authorized. The decision, welcomed by US lawmakers, is expected to be challenged by the White House on appeal.
AI summaryArmed bandits in northwest Nigeria abducted dozens of village elders during a reconciliation meeting, with conflicting reports on the exact number. Police and residents confirm 39 seized, possibly up to 50, and a ransom demand of 125 million naira has been made.
AI summaryDemonstrators in Seoul continued for a fifth day to demand a re-run of last week's local elections, protesting ballot shortages that disrupted voting at dozens of polling stations. The protests have paralyzed sports federations based at the counting site, prompting the national Olympic body to urge government intervention. Police have escalated an investigation into the shortages, while the election commission's leadership has resigned.
AI summaryThe Democratic Republic of the Congo reports 101 confirmed Ebola deaths and 35 new cases in 24 hours, as armed conflict hampers the response. The outbreak, concentrated in three eastern provinces, has prompted international concern and travel restrictions by some countries.
AI summaryA US Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz; both crew members were rescued and President Trump said they are fine. The cause remains unclear, and the incident follows recent Iran-Israel exchanges and ongoing tensions over the waterway.
AI summaryThe ABC has appointed Simon Robinson, a Reuters deputy editor-in-chief with 16 years of experience, as its new director of news, marking the first external hire in the role in decades. The appointment follows Justin Stevens' resignation, with Managing Director Hugh Marks confirming Stevens was not aware of the search for his replacement.
AI summaryMediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey have begun talks with Palestinian factions in Cairo to advance the fragile Gaza ceasefire, focusing on the second phase of the agreement. Despite the truce in place since October, daily violence continues, with Gaza's Health Ministry reporting at least 936 deaths since the ceasefire began.
AI summaryPeru's presidential election remained too close to call as leftist candidate Roberto Sanchez overtook conservative rival Keiko Fujimori by a razor-thin margin with 18 million ballots counted. The deeply divided nation awaits final results as officials review challenged ballots, with both candidates claiming optimism.
AI summaryFour US states held primary elections on Tuesday, with Maine's Democratic Senate race drawing national attention as Graham Platner, a political newcomer dogged by controversies, advanced to face Republican incumbent Susan Collins in November.
AI summaryHong Kong has enacted subsidiary legislation to clarify the definition of national security offences, empowering the chief executive to certify cases as involving national security. Officials say the mechanism will be used rarely and will not affect appeals, while critics argue it erodes freedoms.
AI summaryOpenAI has confidentially filed for an initial public offering with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, targeting a valuation of up to $1 trillion. The move comes as rival Anthropic also filed for an IPO, and SpaceX is set to go public, marking a pivotal moment for AI and tech investments.
AI summaryThe US$4.7 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge, linking Detroit and Windsor, is set to open within weeks despite President Trump's February threat to block it. The project, financed entirely by Canada and jointly owned by Canada and Michigan, has been the subject of trade tensions between the two countries. Officials on both sides say they are ready to open the crossing, which is expected to ease congestion for commercial traffic.
AI summaryNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to expand cooperation and strengthen strategic coordination during Xi's first visit to Pyongyang in seven years. While both sides hailed a new chapter in ties, analysts noted the absence of any public mention of North Korea's nuclear program, suggesting a shift in China's priorities.
AI summaryUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a 'positive' conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, praising their readiness to work on a settlement. The remarks come amid reports that Trump's foreign policy focus has shifted to the Middle East, and following European leaders' support for a potential Zelensky-Putin meeting.
AI summaryA French Rafale fighter jet shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace from Russia, the latest in a series of incidents raising concerns about spillover from the war in Ukraine. Latvia attributed the drone's entry to Russian electronic warfare, with no injuries or damage reported.
AI summaryPeru's presidential runoff remains too close to call as leftist candidate Roberto Sanchez overtakes conservative Keiko Fujimori by fewer than 4,300 votes with 94% of centers reporting. The polarized election has led to proposals for a recount, and the final tally could take weeks.
AI summaryA new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute finds that all nine nuclear-armed states are modernizing and expanding their arsenals, reversing decades of disarmament efforts. With nearly 12,200 warheads worldwide and growing geopolitical tensions, experts warn of rising nuclear dangers and a likely end to stockpile reductions.
AI summaryKenyan police fired tear gas and arrested former Chief Justice David Maraga and at least nine others during a protest against plans to build on protected land in Nairobi National Park. Maraga was later released but refused to leave the police station until other activists were freed. The Kenya Wildlife Service defends the plans, saying they will improve animal welfare.
AI summaryYemen's Houthis have announced a ban on Israel-linked ships in the Red Sea, raising fresh concerns for global energy markets already strained by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. With Saudi Arabia diverting most of its crude exports via the Red Sea, any sustained disruption could have significant consequences, according to reporting from Dawn and Reuters.
AI summaryThe Israeli military confirmed it killed three senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists in the central Gaza Strip, including the head of the group's engineering array, his deputy, and the head of its anti-tank missile array. In a separate operation, the IDF killed two PIJ platoon commanders and a Hamas deputy company commander who were planning imminent attacks on Israeli troops.