• Drones Strike Saudi Oil Pipeline
  • Trump Attacks AI Chief Over Safety
  • Iraq Faces Post-US Security Test
  • Vance Backs Smart AI Rules
  • Iran-Iraq Ties Grow Stronger
Houthis Claim 'Direct Hits' on Saudi Airbase After Yemen Strikes

Yemen's Houthi movement says it has launched a large-scale missile and drone assault against a Saudi Arabian military airbase, escalating tensions as fighting intensifies across Yemen and strategic areas of the Red Sea. The Houthis said ballistic missiles and drones were fired towards King Khalid Air Base near Khamis Mushait in southwestern Saudi Arabia. The group claimed the attack resulted in "direct hits" on the military facility.

Iraqi PM Praises Iran's Support During Ghalibaf Visit

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has praised Iran for what he described as its "supportive stance" towards Iraq, highlighting Tehran's backing of the country during its fight against ISIL (ISIS) a decade ago. Al-Zaidi made the remarks during a meeting with Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who arrived in Iraq on Thursday.

China Calls for Cooperation as AI Rivalry Intensifies

China has rejected suggestions that the global artificial intelligence race is becoming a form of "malicious competition", warning that increasingly confrontational rhetoric could make international efforts to establish AI rules more difficult.

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Trump attacks Anthropic chief over AI safety warning

US President Donald Trump has criticised Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei after the artificial intelligence industry leader called for greater caution and closer oversight of rapidly advancing AI technology. The disagreement comes amid growing debate in the technology sector over how quickly artificial intelligence should be developed and deployed, with concerns increasing about the potential risks posed by increasingly powerful systems.

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China Calls for Cooperation as AI Rivalry Intensifies

China has rejected suggestions that the global artificial intelligence race is becoming a form of "malicious competition", warning that increasingly confrontational rhetoric could make international efforts to establish AI rules more difficult.

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Carney pitches Canada as global investment destination amid US trade war

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking to reposition Canada as an investment destination in its own right as the country faces growing economic uncertainty from its trade conflict with the United States. Hundreds of major international investors are gathering in Toronto for the Canada Investment Summit.

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US Vice-President Urges Smart AI Regulation While Keeping US Ahead

US Vice-President JD Vance has acknowledged the risks posed by artificial intelligence while insisting the United States must avoid regulation that could allow China to gain an advantage in the rapidly developing technology race.

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Trump attacks Anthropic chief over AI safety warning

US President Donald Trump has criticised Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei after the artificial intelligence industry leader called for greater caution and closer oversight of rapidly advancing AI technology. The disagreement comes amid growing debate in the technology sector over how quickly artificial intelligence should be developed and deployed, with concerns increasing about the potential risks posed by increasingly powerful systems.

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Netanyahu says Israel will continue destroying infrastructure in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will continue targeting and destroying infrastructure in areas of southern Lebanon that it considers part of its security zone. Netanyahu described Israel’s recent military gains in Lebanon as a major victory, following the reported capture of Beaufort Castle and the Ali al-Taher ridge, two strategically significant positions in the south.

Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei has urged leading artificial intelligence companies to slow the pace at which they develop increasingly capable AI models, warning that rapid advances could outstrip efforts to control and secure the technology.

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