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Meta, Anthropic, Google and OpenAI are meeting with Trump administration officials to discuss voluntary safety testing protocols for advanced AI models, following recent security breaches that have prompted lawmakers to seek permanent legislation.
A senior US House Democrat has initiated an investigation into FIFA, claiming the soccer body engaged in corrupt practices and improper dealings with the Trump administration, including ticket price manipulation and dismissal of corruption cases.
Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy has appealed to US President Donald Trump to restrain Israeli policies toward Palestinians, warning the region faces mounting instability amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza and the occupied territories.
Unable to overturn birthright citizenship through courts, the Trump administration is now pursuing enforcement actions against so-called 'birth tourism.' China features prominently in the administration's messaging, though data suggests the practice remains marginal.
Singapore now faces a 12.5% tariff on significant exports to the United States following a Trump administration probe into forced labour violations. The levy affects roughly one-third of the city-state's exports, though certain sectors remain exempt.
In a combative White House address, Trump alleged China executed a massive election data compromise and sought to influence American leaders. He called for stricter voting requirements and hinted at revoking media licences.
Twenty-five US lawmakers, mostly Republicans, have urged President Trump to take action against the EU's Digital Markets Act, suggesting trade investigations and potential tariffs if negotiations fail.
Donald Trump has blamed Canada for wildfire smoke affecting northeastern US states and threatened to increase tariffs on Canadian goods, citing inadequate forest management. Ontario's premier countered that politicians should send assistance instead.
The United States military conducted a second round of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, focusing on Iranian military assets that threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation reflects intensifying US-Iran tensions.
Two American advocacy organisations have filed a lawsuit contesting the Trump administration's sanctions against the International Criminal Court, alleging violations of constitutional free speech rights amid intensifying diplomatic pressure on the institution.
US Democratic senators are pressuring the Trump administration to disclose military investigation findings from a February 28 strike on an Iranian girls' school within one week, raising questions about transparency and civilian casualty accountability.
China's economic pressure on Japan following controversial Taiwan remarks has exposed cracks in the traditionally strong US-Japan alliance, with the Trump administration offering minimal support despite Japan's strategic importance to regional security.