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The Gulf rift gets ugly

Iran thinks it has more leverage than Trump
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Iran thinks it has more leverage than Trump

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Trump lands in China before Xi summit, Impeachment and a failed arrest rock Philippine politics, Ghana evacuates nationals from South Africa

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Advancing AI evaluation through global partnerships
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Advancing AI evaluation through global partnerships

Microsoft recently announced new agreements with the Center for AI Standards and Innovation in the US and the AI Security Institute in the UK to strengthen how advanced AI systems are tested for safety and security. As AI systems become more capable, rigorous testing is essential to ensure they behave as intended and to stay ahead of emerging risks, including those related to national security and public safety. This work brings together government expertise with Microsoft’s experience building and deploying AI to strengthen how risks, safeguards, and system performance are evaluated. Read the full blog here.

Russia's costly invasion
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Russia's costly invasion

Putin heads to China this week to meet Xi Jinping, as they look to reinforce their "no limits" partnership and China's help in weathering Western sanctions. The Ukraine conflict will be high on the agenda, especially as costs for Putin mount.

Drone warfare shifts the Ukraine-Russia battlefield
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Drone warfare shifts the Ukraine-Russia battlefield

Another Trump impeacher bites the dust
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Another Trump impeacher bites the dust

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Latest Ebola outbreak prompts WHO declaration, Taiwan urges US to continue arms supplies, Spain’s Socialists suffer in Andalusia

The WHO has declared the current epidemic of Ebola virus, that has killed over 90 people, in the DRC and Uganda a public health emergency but has not categorized the outbreak as a pandemic yet.

Winners and losers of the Iran war, with Kori Schake
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Winners and losers of the Iran war, with Kori Schake

Three months into the Iran war, the Strait of Hormuz is in a standoff and the geopolitical fallout is spreading fast. Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute breaks down with Ian Bremmer what the conflict means for US power and the ambitions of Russia and China.

Hard number: Seeking owners
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Hard number: Seeking owners

A Parisian gallery is looking to find the original owners of artworks that were likely stolen by the Nazis during World War II.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe meets with Cuban officials
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CIA director goes to fuel-starved Cuba, Czech-German clash over “Sudeten” Congress, Rough week for LatAm’s right

US spy chief John Ratcliffe traveled to Havana yesterday after the communist-run island said it was out of fuel due to the ongoing US energy blockade. Ratcliffe went to reiterate Trump's vision of a “deal.” Will the regime capitulate to Trump?

Why the US-China summit changed very little
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Why the US-China summit changed very little

Ian Bremmer breaks down the high-stakes summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing, one of the most consequential meetings between the two leaders in years, but one that produced remarkably few concrete outcomes.

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You vs. the News: A Weekly News Quiz - May 15, 2026

Think you know what's going on around the world? Here's your chance to prove it.

Chinese court compensates AI-replaced worker
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Chinese court compensates AI-replaced worker