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Opinion | US-China AI race must strike a balance between security and openness
The US and China must balance security and openness in their AI race, Morning Post. Opinion | US-China AI race must strike a balance between security and openness South China Morning Post.
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Extends Cease-Fire With Iran
Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request to mediate an end. The pause in hostilities had been set to expire within hours. The president said Pakistan, which is trying to mediate an end to the war, requested he hold off any attacks.
Hong Kong stocks retreat after Trump extends Iran war ceasefire
Hong Kong stocks fell after Trump extended the Iran war ceasefire. Hong Kong stocks retreat after Trump extends Iran war ceasefire South China Morning Post.
Trump extends Iran ceasefire but maintains blockade
Trump extended the Iran ceasefire while maintaining a blockade. Israel and Hezbollah trade fire with talks expected this week, even as more talks are expected in Washington this week after a 10-day ceasefire went into effect last Friday.
Hezbollah says attacked north Israel in response to Israeli truce violations
Hezbollah attacked north Israel in response to alleged Israeli truce violations. It said the move came “in defence of Lebanon and its people and in response to the blatant” Israeli ceasefire violations, including “attacks on civilians and the destruction of their homes and villages”.
US in talks to send Afghan refugees to DR Congo
The US is in talks to resettle Afghan refugees in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Afghan allies who assisted US forces now face a stark choice: resettle in the war‑torn Democratic Republic of Congo or return to Taliban‑ruled Afghanistan.
Trump extends ceasefire as uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks remains
US President Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran, maintaining a fragile calm amid uncertain peace talks. The move delays a potential escalation of the conflict, but details of a lasting agreement remain unclear.
Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy
President Trump backed off a threat to escalate the conflict with Iran, extending a ceasefire for the second time in as many weeks. This buys time for diplomacy, but a final deal remains uncertain.
Trump extends ceasefire until Iran submits proposal
Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran until a proposal is submitted. The move came after an Iranian commander threatened to destroy the region's oil industry. An Iranian commander had threatened to destroy the region's oil industry if war resumed with the U. S.
Trump says ceasefire extended as talks with Tehran in limbo
President Trump announced an extension of the Iran ceasefire as talks with Tehran continue. The move comes as Lebanon reports 2,454 deaths and 7,658 injuries from recent Israeli attacks. Lebanon's disaster management unit raises death toll from weeks of Israeli attacks to 2,454, with 7,658 people injured.
Trump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until ‘discussion concluded’
US President Trump extended the Iran ceasefire until further notice, citing ongoing discussions. The move delays a potential escalation, but no details were given on a lasting agreement.
Trump officials consider sending 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to Congo
The Trump administration considers sending 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to the Democratic Republic of Congo. This follows Trump's decision to halt a program allowing them to resettle in the US.
Trump extends ceasefire until Iranian proposal is submitted, talks are over
Trump extended the ceasefire until Iran submits a unified proposal. Pakistan requested the move to allow Iranian leaders to come up with a proposal. The U. S. President said he was acting at the request of Pakistan to hold off attacks until Iranian leaders and representatives could come up with what he called a unified proposal.
US Sanctions Target Iranian Weapons, UAV Procurement Networks
The US imposed sanctions on Iranian weapons and UAV procurement networks. The sanctions aim to disrupt supply chains supporting Iran's military capabilities.
Iran Threatens To End Gulf Nations' Oil Production As Truce Deadline Nears
Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to end Gulf nations' oil production. The threat was made as a truce deadline nears. Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Tuesday threatened to end oil production in the Middle East if the Islamic republic faced attacks launched from its Gulf neighbours' territory.
Trump Announces Iran Ceasefire Extension Until Negotiations Conclude
The US-Iran ceasefire is set to expire, casting doubt on ongoing talks. The ceasefire was established after the US-Iran war broke out on February 28, but its terms are now under review.
Pro-Palestine legal aid requests stay high in 2025 amid US campus pressure
Pro-Palestine legal aid requests remained high in 2025, with a legal aid group citing continued advocacy despite the Trump administration's tactics. Legal aid group says the rate of requests shows pro-Palestine advocacy persists despite Trump administration's tactics.
Trump administration sues Southern Poverty Law Center on fraud charges
The US Department of Justice sued the Southern Poverty Law Center on fraud charges, targeting the civil rights group that conservative activists have long criticized for its characterizations. The civil rights group has long been a target for conservative activists, who object to its characterisations.
Fired U.K. Official Describes ‘Pressure’ to Expedite Envoy’s Appointment
A former U. K. official described pressure from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office to expedite the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office wanted Peter Mandelson, a Jeffrey Epstein associate, swiftly installed as ambassador to Washington, the official said.
Real Madrid close on Barcelona as Mbappe and Vinicius net against Alaves
Real Madrid beat Alaves 2-1 to close the gap with Barcelona to six points. Real Madrid beat relegation-threatened Alaves 2-1 in La Liga to close the gap with leaders Barcelona to six points.
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