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China has sanctioned ministers from Paraguay and Belize over their governments' diplomatic ties with Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its territory.
Microsoft President Brad Smith argues that AI systems need more consistent safety rules, including incident reports and emergency controls.
Palestinian health officials report deaths from new Israeli strikes in Gaza, while Israel says militants were the targets and both sides dispute ceasefire violations.
A former prisoner released in 2024 could face reincarceration after a Supreme Court ruling narrowed a path to sentence reduction.
Simon carried 150-mph winds early Sunday and threatened parts of Mexico with flooding, landslides, and destructive coastal surf.
A Justice Department antitrust probe of five television networks raises questions about commercial boycotts and journalistic independence.
Twelve people were killed and 309 wounded in the Riyadh airport attack, increasing fears of another regional escalation.
The World Bank is in discussions with 30–40 countries about possible crisis aid, but the discussions do not represent approved loans.
U.S. and Taiwanese officials worry new maritime activity east of Taiwan could inform a future blockade, but no blockade is underway.
Isaias struck near Destin as a Category 2 hurricane; it weakened inland while flooding, outages and recovery work continued.
Panama was shaken by a magnitude-7.7 earthquake and a 6.6 aftershock; major infrastructure initially remained operational.
Washington has temporarily allowed Russian diesel trade as prices climb, prompting questions about price relief and revenue for Moscow.
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