Yemen's Huthis said early Monday that US air strikes on Sanaa killed at least 12 people and wounded 30, with a military spokesperson later claiming attacks on US aircraft carriers and Israel. Huthi miltary spokesman Yahya Saree said the group launched attacks on two US aircraft carriers in response to the latest deadly American strikes.
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US vice president JD Vance will attend the AI action summit in Paris next week, his first foreign trip since taking office. The summit, co-chaired by French President Macron and Indian Prime Minister Modi, will bring together global leaders and tech experts to discuss AI's rapid advancements. Vance's visit follows significant developments in AI, including a joint venture involving OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank aimed at expanding AI infrastructure.
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President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China starting Tuesday, citing trade imbalances and drug trafficking concerns. Canada and Mexico plan retaliatory tariffs, while financial markets brace for potential disruptions. Trump criticized Canada’s trade policies and linked tariffs to immigration and fentanyl smuggling. The US imposed a 25 per cent tariff on Mexico and Canada, with an additional 10 per cent on Canadian energy and Chinese imports tied to fentanyl... Expand