US-Saudi nuclear deal hinges on normalisation with Israel
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President Trump said a US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal requires Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords. The condition links nuclear cooperation to broader regional normalisation with Israel.
House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as some Republicans defect - AP News
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The House voted 214-208 to halt U.S. military action in Iran, with several Republicans joining Democrats. Democrats cited no clear mission, while polling shows most Americans disapprove and many doubt the action will prevent Iranian nuclear weapons.
First Thing: US agrees Saudi uranium deal as strikes on Iran continue and Yemen’s Houthis hit tankers
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The US signed a Saudi nuclear deal allowing future uranium enrichment as US strikes continued in Iran and Houthis attacked Saudi tankers. The agreement could reshape nuclear oversight, while Congress prepares a $95bn Iran war and farmer aid bill.
Trump ally Loomer meets Zelensky in Ukraine after changing her position on the war.
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Trump ally Laura Loomer met Zelensky in Kyiv after reversing her stance, describing her first air raid and calling for moral clarity. Loomer previously minimised Russia’s invasion and amplified Russian propaganda; Zelensky credited a Vatican conversation for their historic detente.
CJP protest: The youth movement India’s Modi did not anticipate
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Tens of thousands joined CJP's youth-led march on India's parliament over exam paper leaks; police used tear gas and baton charges. The movement demands education reforms and spans caste, class and gender, making it broader than earlier protests.
EU expands TikTok probe over lack of teen privacy protections.
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The EU expanded its TikTok probe, alleging failures to protect teen safety, privacy, and user data under content moderation rules. The investigation reflects EU concerns about whether online platforms provide adequate safeguards for minors.
Iran war and Trump’s tariffs pose risks to a resilient US economy.
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The Iran conflict lifted global oil and gas prices as President Trump imposed new tariffs. Higher energy costs and tariffs could raise consumer prices and test US economic resilience.
Japan is creating its first modern spy agency since World War II
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Japan is creating its first modern spy agency since World War II, according to The Washington Post. The move reflects Trump’s push for Japanese self-reliance and longstanding conservative support in Tokyo for stronger intelligence capabilities.
Chinese Nationals Win Mathematics’ Fields Medal for First Time
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Chinese nationals won the Fields Medal for the first time, with two U.S.-based mathematicians among the recipients. The honor, considered mathematics’ Nobel Prize equivalent, marks a historic milestone for Chinese representation in the field.
US weapons makers confront Europe's drive for local control - Reuters
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US weapons makers face Europe’s push for greater local control, domestic manufacturing, and oversight of defense production. Policy changes could reshape supply chains, industrial collaboration, and transatlantic defense industry relations.