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Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a U.S.-supported plan to end the conflict with Hamas. The Israeli prime minister is facing internal coalition challenges while trying to maintain U.S. relations. What Happened: Israel's war cabinet held critical discussions on Sunday regarding the proposed deal, The...

France is making strides in its bid to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), backed by major U.S. tech companies. What Happened: France is positioning itself as the next AI superpower. The recent Viva Technology conference in Paris highlighted the nation’s progress in AI,...

Elon Musk shared his thoughts on the recent capture of a U.S. Reaper drone by Houthi forces. He raised concerns about the effectiveness of the drone’s design. What Happened: On Thursday, Musk responded to a post from an X page called @zerohedge which reported the sixth U.S. Reaper drone...

The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee has the authority to declare war if Beijing attacks Taiwan without provocation, according to Michael McCaul, the committee chairman. What Happened: McCaul emphasized that deterrence is the most effective strategy to prevent such an outcome, South China...

China’s communication channels with the Biden administration could face new challenges if Donald Trump wins the upcoming U.S. presidential election, according to a Chinese expert. What Happened: Jia Qingguo, a professor at Peking University, warned of increased confrontations if former...

President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that could lead to the seizure of U.S. assets in Russia. This comes as a countermeasure to any potential confiscation of Russian assets frozen in the U.S. What Happened: The decree comes amid ongoing discussions by G7 negotiators on how to leverage...

The Israeli military has intensified its strikes across the Gaza Strip, coinciding with a visit from White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday.  What Happened: Israeli planes and tanks have been targeting various...

U.S. authorities have privately alerted telecom companies about the potential susceptibility of undersea internet cables in the Pacific Ocean to meddling by Chinese repair ships. What Happened: U.S. State Department officials have raised concerns regarding S.B. Submarine Systems, a state-controlled...

In a move signaling increased military cooperation, the U.S. and Taiwan navies reportedly conducted undisclosed joint exercises in the Pacific last month. This development comes in response to escalating threats from Xi Jinping’s Chinese military. What Happened: These unconfirmed drills took...

The initiative for a bipartisan commission to address the United States' escalating $34.6 trillion debt appears to be stalling in Congress. What Happened The bipartisan commission, an idea advocated by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson since his inauguration, has encountered resistance from...

Taiwan’s Vice President-elect, Hsiao Bi-khim, underscored the importance of Taiwan’s self-strengthening, despite the continued security assistance from the US. What Happened: Hsiao, who is set to assume office with President-elect Lai Ching-te on May 20, expressed gratitude for the...

The global gasoline demand growth is projected to halve by 2024 due to the surge in electric vehicles (EVs) in China and the United States. This shift is anticipated to put a squeeze on second-half refinery margins. What Happened: Analytics firm Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac) forecasts that demand will...

The U.S. military is facing an escalating threat from China's rapidly growing Rocket Force, which poses a significant risk to American bases and warships in the Pacific. The development has reportedly raised alarm among U.S. officials and military leaders. What Happened: China's...

The U.S. government and Saudi Arabia are reportedly on the brink of sealing a security pact, despite ongoing Middle East conflicts and the absence of an Israel-Saudi normalization agreement. What Happened: Seven sources privy to the matter have revealed that the proposed pact encompasses U.S....

The U.S. government has formally accused Russia of using chemical weapons in Ukraine, violating international bans, and announced additional sanctions on Russian entities. What Happened: The U.S. State Department released a statement accusing Russia of breaching the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC...