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DeepSeek released its next-generation AI model, V4, featuring a one-million-word context window and drastically reduced compute and memory costs. The release intensifies US-China AI rivalry, with the White House accusing Chinese entities of technology theft.
The US Department of Justice's internal watchdog has launched an audit into the department's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandated the release of all unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein. The move comes amid criticism from lawmakers and survivors over redactions, missed deadlines, and the exposure of personal information. Separately, a lawsuit has been filed against Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, accusing him of violating the act.
A US Army Special Forces master sergeant involved in the operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information to win more than $400,000 on the Polymarket prediction platform. The case marks the first time the Justice Department has brought insider trading charges involving a prediction market, raising broader concerns about transparency and national security.
US President Donald Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin's presence at the December G20 summit in Miami would be 'very helpful,' though he doubted Putin would attend. The Washington Post reported that Trump intends to invite Putin, and Russia has confirmed it was invited at the highest level. The proposal has drawn mixed reactions, with Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro supporting it and some EU diplomats expressing concern.
US President Donald Trump announced a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire following a White House meeting with ambassadors from both countries. The extension comes amid ongoing negotiations aimed at a permanent peace agreement, with Hezbollah's disarmament and the restoration of Lebanese state authority emerging as central issues.
US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks after a White House meeting with envoys. The initial 10-day truce, which began on April 17, was loosely observed amid continued exchanges of fire. The extension comes as broader US-Iran peace efforts remain stalled.
The US Department of Defense reported boarding a sanctioned tanker in the Indo-Pacific area, as President Trump's naval blockade on Iranian ports continues. Reports detail Iran's tightening grip on the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions evasion by tankers, and the US response.
US President Donald Trump has ruled out using nuclear weapons in the conflict with Iran, saying such weapons 'should never be allowed to be used by anybody.' He emphasized his desire for a lasting peace deal and expressed confidence in the US military's conventional superiority, while calling for guarantees that Iran will never acquire nuclear arms.
In the latest developments from the Middle East, the US has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports following failed talks over Iran's nuclear program. Meanwhile, a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been announced, with Israel set to maintain a security zone in southern Lebanon.
Israeli officials, including Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, have declared readiness to resume military operations against Iran, contingent on US approval. The statements follow failed US-Iran talks and a fragile ceasefire, with reports of potential new attacks as early as next week.
As a unilateral US ceasefire declaration fails to bring Iran back to the negotiating table, regional mediators like Pakistan and the UAE play increasingly complex roles. Oil prices rise and the Gulf remains tense, with questions mounting over the reliability of US messaging and the viability of diplomatic channels.
US Navy Secretary John Phelan has been removed from his post 'effective immediately', the Pentagon announced on Wednesday. No official reason was given, but anonymous sources cited slow shipbuilding reforms and internal disputes. Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will serve as acting secretary.
President Donald Trump told the BBC that King Charles’ upcoming state visit could “absolutely” help repair strained US-UK relations, as the monarch and Queen Camilla prepare for a four-day trip. The visit comes amid tensions over the Iran war, with the King also expected to address environmental issues in his speech to Congress.
Coupang, South Korea's e-commerce giant, disclosed spending over $1 million on U.S. lobbying in the first quarter, involving the White House and Congress. The company denies allegations that it lobbied to pressure the South Korean government, emphasizing its focus on economic cooperation, AI innovation, and job creation.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, with both vessels taken toward the port of Bandar Abbas. Crew members are reported safe amid negotiations for their release, while the seizure is widely seen as retaliation for a recent US action against an Iranian vessel.
President Donald Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz 'sealed up tight' and ordered the U.S. Navy to 'shoot and kill' any boat laying mines, according to Yonhap News. The move comes amid a fragile ceasefire with Iran, with negotiators set to meet in Islamabad. The strait carries about a fifth of the world's oil supply.
Iranian officials say the national football team is fully prepared to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, but participation remains conditional on safety guarantees and visas for players with Revolutionary Guard ties. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has affirmed Iran's participation, while US President Donald Trump has voiced no objection.
US President Donald Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz completely blocked until Iran agrees to a deal, while Tehran refuses to recognize a unilaterally extended ceasefire unless Washington lifts its naval blockade. The standoff has escalated with Iran seizing container ships, the US ordering naval forces to 'shoot and kill' mine-laying vessels, and conflicting reports emerging over the blockade's economic impact on Iran.
Italian sports and government figures have dismissed a suggestion by a U.S. special envoy that Italy replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Paolo Zampolli said he floated the idea to President Donald Trump and FIFA’s Gianni Infantino; Italian ministers called it inappropriate and shameful, while FIFA has insisted Iran remains set to participate.
The Cabinet Office’s top civil servant, Cat Little, gave evidence to MPs about the Peter Mandelson vetting controversy, revealing that Olly Robbins refused to share vetting documents and that there may be no official record of the prime minister’s approval of the appointment. Her testimony adds new detail to the ongoing political row over the US ambassador’s appointment.