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United States
A coalition of 32 tech companies and organizations has called on U.S. policymakers to support open-weight AI models, arguing that American leadership in artificial intelligence depends on fostering an open ecosystem rather than restricting access to frontier models. The signatories include Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta, OpenAI and IBM.
Middle East
Yemen's Houthi group has vowed to retaliate after Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck Houthi-controlled targets in Hodeidah, warning that the next phase would follow an "escalation for escalation" approach. The strikes came hours after a Saudi oil tanker was damaged in a Red Sea attack.
Europe
Norway has strongly opposed a new 12.5 percent U.S. tariff on its imports, calling Washington's unilateral measure unjustified. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide stated that the justification for the tariff is baseless, as Norway already has clear rules to prevent trade in goods produced using forced labor.
India
India's foreign minister used a regional summit in Manila to warn that attacks on seafarers, civilian shipping and critical infrastructure cannot be accepted under any circumstances.
China
China's coast guard said it took control measures against Philippine vessels near Huangyan Dao after accusing them of entering waters under Chinese jurisdiction.
Oceania
Australia has been placed under a 12.5 percent United States tariff as Washington's new tariff framework replaced a temporary 10 percent levy.
Africa
Germany's foreign minister met South Africa's foreign minister in Pretoria during a continental tour that also included Nigeria.
Brazil
Brazil said about 2,000 products exported to the United States will be exempt from the latest US tariffs, including coffee and orange juice.
Latin America
Mexico's economy minister said the country's effective tariff exposure to the United States will remain unchanged, arguing that USMCA-compliant exports will continue to move duty-free while new U.S. measures replace expiring duties on a limited share of goods.
Middle East
Saudi Arabia used a UN Security Council session to reject Houthi claims of a blockade on Yemeni ports and airports, calling the narrative misinformation and warning that attacks on commercial shipping threaten freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
Europe
The European Union adopted a 21st sanctions package against Russia, widening restrictions across banking, crypto services, oil revenues, the shadow fleet, military supply chains and trade channels linked to Moscow's war economy.
Russia
The United States has set a 12.5 percent tariff rate on Russian goods under a new trade action that covers 60 trade partners and replaces a temporary global tariff framework introduced in February.
