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AI summaryNorth Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Wednesday, following a projectile launch a day earlier that reportedly failed. The launches came after South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed regret over drone flights into the North, and amid Pyongyang's reaffirmation of its hostile stance toward Seoul.
AI summaryCambodia's parliament has passed its first law targeting scam centers, introducing penalties of up to 20 years in prison and fines of $500,000. Analysts warn the law may not be effective unless authorities address official complicity and the networks that enable the industry, which is estimated to generate $19 billion annually.
AI summaryPresident Trump threatened that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by an 8 p.m. deadline, but later announced a two-week ceasefire and talks in Islamabad. The threat drew widespread criticism, including from Jewish groups and Senate Democrats, while Pakistan requested a deadline extension.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz expires Tuesday night, with Trump warning that a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if no deal is reached. Pakistan's prime minister has requested a two-week extension, while China vetoed a UN resolution on the strait.
AI summaryThe World Health Organization has halted medical evacuations from Gaza to Egypt via the Rafah crossing following the killing of a contractor, identified as Majdi Aslan, 54. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of humanitarian workers amid ongoing hostilities, with over 18,000 patients awaiting evacuation.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump warned Iran that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his deadline. The threat drew condemnation from Pope Leo and raised international law concerns, as the US and Israel continued strikes on Iranian infrastructure. A two-week ceasefire was later announced.
AI summaryExperts and UN officials say President Trump's threats to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure could constitute war crimes under international law. While Trump and his UN ambassador argue such attacks are justified due to dual-use purposes, legal scholars warn of severe violations and the dilemma facing US military officers.
AI summaryThe Democratic Republic of Congo has started receiving third-country nationals deported from the US, with the first group of 15 arriving in Kinshasa. The temporary arrangement, funded by Washington, aligns with broader US efforts to secure a peace deal and access to Congolese minerals.
AI summaryThe UN Security Council is set to vote on a Bahrain-drafted resolution addressing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as the US-Iran conflict disrupts global energy supplies. Reports also detail the downing of a US F-15E and ongoing efforts to recover a missing crew member.
AI summaryPresident Trump has threatened Iran with military action if a deal isn't reached by Tuesday's deadline, while negotiations continue through Pakistani intermediaries. Iran has rejected current proposals, and UK officials have criticized Trump's rhetoric as the conflict escalates.
AI summaryIran has formally rejected a US-backed ceasefire proposal brokered by Pakistan, demanding instead a permanent end to hostilities. President Trump called Tehran's counterproposal 'not good enough' and reiterated his deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The development comes amid escalating tensions and Israeli warnings of further strikes.
AI summaryAirstrikes in Iran have damaged pharmaceutical factories and medical facilities, including a key cancer drug producer, raising concerns about the health care system's collapse. The WHO has verified over 20 attacks on health infrastructure, while Israel defends the strikes as targeting chemical weapons development. Experts warn of potential war crimes and a humanitarian crisis.
AI summaryPresident Trump told Fox News the US sent guns to Iranian protesters through Kurdish intermediaries before the US-Israel war on Iran began. Iranian Kurdish opposition groups deny receiving weapons. Death toll estimates vary widely between Iranian authorities and rights groups.
AI summaryPakistan has reportedly proposed a two-stage plan to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, involving an immediate ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, followed by broader negotiations. The US and Iran are considering the framework, though Iran has rejected immediate reopening of the strait and insists on permanent guarantees. The proposal comes as US President Donald Trump has threatened 'hell' on Tehran if no deal is reached by a Tuesday deadline.
AI summaryThe United Nations has established its first global panel on artificial intelligence to provide independent scientific advice and address growing concerns about AI-driven inequalities. Senegalese researcher Adji Bousso Dieng warns that Africa must develop its own AI capabilities to avoid dependence on foreign technology and data exploitation, likening the situation to past natural resource extraction.
AI summaryA UN resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as a grave crime against humanity has sparked mixed reactions in Ghana and drawn criticism from French lawmakers after France abstained. The non-binding resolution, adopted by 123 votes, encourages member states to support reparatory justice initiatives.
AI summaryThe US-Iran conflict continues to escalate with President Trump threatening strikes on infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened, while Iran demands war reparations. China and Russia call for a ceasefire, and both sides report new attacks. Diplomatic efforts remain uncertain as the war enters its sixth week.
AI summaryAn Afghan mother whose son was killed in a March 16 Pakistani air strike on a Kabul drug rehabilitation centre calls for an international investigation. Officials report 411 deaths, though the UN has verified at least 250, amid deepening conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has once again extended his deadline for Iran to accept a deal, setting a new ultimatum for Tuesday 8pm Eastern Time. The announcement comes amid escalating threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure, with negotiations reportedly at an impasse and Iran rejecting ceasefire proposals. Multiple regional and international actors continue to push for a diplomatic solution as the conflict enters its sixth week.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has issued a new ultimatum to Iran, threatening to destroy its power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Tuesday evening. Iran has dismissed the threats, with officials vowing retaliation and regional tensions continuing to escalate.