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AI summaryThe US military has carried out fresh strikes on Iranian targets, prompting Iranian forces to respond against US bases in the region. President Trump has vowed 'major military punishment' while leaving room for diplomacy, as the conflict expands to involve additional countries.
AI summaryAs China narrows the AI gap with the US, Beijing promotes open-source models as a global public good, but its strategy is also shaped by US export controls on advanced chips. The World AI Conference in Shanghai highlighted China's push for influence in global AI governance.
AI summaryFormer top US health official Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a Senate committee hearing on the origins of COVID-19, refusing to answer questions from Republican lawmakers. The hearing, chaired by Senator Rand Paul, rekindled debates over whether the virus emerged naturally or from a lab leak, amid accusations that Fauci misled Congress.
AI summaryThe US military, alongside Saudi Arabia, conducted airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq in response to drone attacks on American forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. The strikes followed an attempted Iranian ballistic missile attack on US forces, which the US military said was intercepted. Crude oil prices rose more than four percent amid the renewed conflict.
AI summaryA drone strike hit a US-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, causing a fire that spread to a second vessel. No injuries were reported, and Egypt is investigating. US President Donald Trump threatened retaliation against Iran, while Iran denied involvement.
AI summaryMalaysia is increasing scrutiny of foreign businesses to address local concerns over Chinese competition while trying to retain Chinese investment and technology. At the same time, the government is navigating the US-China rivalry by adopting conditional neutrality, as detailed by senior adviser Tengku Zafrul Aziz.
AI summaryThe United States has launched new airstrikes against Iran after a days-long pause, while Iran fired missiles at US installations in Jordan. Saudi Arabia announced plans for a multinational maritime defence coalition to protect Red Sea shipping, and Egypt warned of serious escalation after a drone strike on gas vessels at Damietta port.
AI summaryThe US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for the fifth consecutive meeting, with a split vote and dissenting governors favoring a hike. South Korea's central bank and finance ministry expressed concerns over persistent inflation, Middle East tensions, and risks to financial markets.
AI summaryThe United States military has launched an eleventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran, with explosions reported in Tabriz, Tehran, and several southern cities. CENTCOM says the strikes aim to degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iranian officials report attacks near Ahwaz and Qeshm Island.
AI summaryThe US Senate voted to pass a bill tightening sanctions against Russia and Iran, moving it to the House of Representatives. The measure includes secondary sanctions and tariffs on Russian oil buyers. President Trump expressed support, while the Russian embassy criticized the legislation.
AI summaryFollowing a ballistic missile attack on a US base in Jordan, President Trump has threatened to strike Iran 'very hard.' The escalation comes amid ongoing US-Saudi strikes in Iraq, which have killed dozens, and Iran's promise to 'punish the aggressor' after US air raids on its territory.
AI summaryJoint US-Saudi airstrikes targeted Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) facilities in Iraq following a series of drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia. The strikes have drawn threats of retaliation from the PMF and raised international concern over further escalation in the region.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran 'very hard' following an attack on US military personnel in Jordan. Al Jazeera also reported that the US launched a new wave of strikes on Iran, and a drone hit a US-owned tanker at an Egyptian port.
AI summaryA US federal jury convicted Hadi Matar of terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie. Matar, already serving 25 years in state prison, faces a potential life sentence. Notable differences in reported motivations emerged, with prosecutors citing a 1989 fatwa and a 2006 Hezbollah speech.
AI summaryA senior US Navy official has described South Korea's command of combined maritime forces during this year's RIMPAC exercise as a 'historic leadership milestone,' underscoring shared responsibility among allies. The South Korean Navy also won top honors in a live-fire gunnery competition, and its participation is seen as a valuable opportunity to enhance its capabilities for combined operations.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump says he would be 'quite disappointed' if China supplied air defense systems to Iran, citing a personal promise from Chinese President Xi Jinping. China's Defense Ministry has denied supplying such weapons, while a Reuters report alleges a pending deal.
AI summaryA new report by the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism finds that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks in the diaspora since 1994, with 20 people killed and over 23,000 incidents recorded. The report highlights a rise in incidents since 2022, and notes that anti-Zionism and digital extremism are key factors.
AI summaryThe US Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.5%-3.75% for a fifth consecutive meeting, with a 9-3 vote. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reaffirmed the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target, while government borrowing costs climbed to their highest level since 2007.
AI summaryBTS has announced it will not submit music for next year's Grammy Awards, a decision widely seen as a protest against the Recording Academy's new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category. The group said it hopes music is 'heard and loved for what it is, rather than divided by region or language.' The Recording Academy's CEO has responded, defending the category and expressing sadness at the decision.
AI summaryFormer FBI director James Comey's lawyers have filed motions to dismiss federal charges, arguing that his Instagram post of seashells spelling '86 47' was protected political speech, not a threat to President Trump. They allege vindictive prosecution, surveillance, and unusual investigative methods.