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Real-time coverage of developments across the Middle East

The Israeli military has launched raids targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon. The operation follows ongoing tensions along the border region.

The Israeli military announced it has initiated raids targeting Hezbollah infrastructure across multiple locations in southern Lebanon.

Markets, trade, and economic policy worldwide

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warns that shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are causing an enormous impact on the Asia Pacific economy amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has warned that shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting from the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran, are causing significant economic impacts across the Asia Pacific region.

Latest developments in the Ukraine-Russia conflict

A Russian strike on Merefa kills three people and injures eight others, the regional administration reports.

A Russian strike on Merefa has resulted in three deaths and eight injuries, according to the regional administration.

Breaking political developments from the United States

President Donald Trump's new tariff policies and planned troop pullbacks deepen diplomatic rifts with transatlantic allies. The move signals a shift in U.S. foreign and economic strategy.

President Donald Trump's implementation of new tariffs and the announcement of a troop pullback have intensified diplomatic tensions between the United States and its transatlantic partners.

News and developments across the European continent

French President Emmanuel Macron says France will not participate in the new U.S. security plan for the Strait of Hormuz.

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that France will not participate in the United States' new security plan for the Strait of Hormuz.

Developments across China, Japan, Korea, India, and the Pacific

A film star is pulling ahead of the incumbent in the ongoing vote count for the Tamil Nadu state election in India. The outcome marks a potential shift in the political landscape of the industrialized state.

A film star is leading the incumbent in the ongoing vote count for the Tamil Nadu state election in India.

Technology developments, security incidents, and digital policy

Oracle is laying off up to 30,000 employees globally as the company transitions to internal artificial intelligence systems. Many of the affected staff were previously involved in training the AI models now replacing their roles.

Oracle has reportedly initiated a global workforce reduction affecting up to 30,000 employees, with the company replacing these roles with proprietary artificial intelligence systems.

Model releases, AI policy, chips, research labs, infrastructure, and platform shifts.

Google signs agreement with US Department of War to provide AI models for classified work. The contract allows the government to utilize the technology for lawful purposes while requiring Google to assist in adjusting safety settings and filters.

Google has entered into an agreement with the US Department of War to provide artificial intelligence models for classified government operations, according to a report by The Information.