Gaza’s recovery needs reach $71.5bn amid ‘most severe economic crisis’: UN
UN trade body report says consequences of Israeli occupation have ‘skyrocketed’ with 90% unemployed in Gaza.
Tunisia fuel strike highlights growing economic and political anger
A 48-hour strike in Tunis adds to mounting public frustration over worsening living conditions and basic services.
US lawmakers propose sweeping AI restrictions with superintelligence ban
Legislation seeks to pause advanced AI systems until federal safety standards are established.
US judge blocks Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico
Trump-nominated judge rules that outlets are likely to succeed in claim they were denied due process.
OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs call for global AI regulation at UN
Industry leaders urge global regulation, as Trump administration baulks at setting up new guardrails.
The White House press pool: What is it and how does it work?
White House banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, after US President Donald Trump complained about coverage.
US aviation sanctions disrupt Iran flights, push travellers overland
Travel disruptions intensify as Iranian airlines lose access to airspace, pushing civilians towards costly land routes.
AI model Claude discovers CRISPR-like enzyme system, Anthropic says
AI giant announces discovery amid global debate about how to safeguard against catastrophic risks.
As AI leaders warn of catastrophe, US and China shun slowdown calls
Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to agree to only limited cooperation on AI safety at summit.
