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- 1Second Thomas Shoal stand-off sparks US-China diplomatic clash▼Second Thomas Shoal stand-off sparks sharp exchange between US, China embassies
A stand-off at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea has triggered a sharp public exchange between the United States and Chinese embassies. Washington and Beijing traded accusations over conduct in the disputed waters, where Chinese coast guard vessels have repeatedly confronted Philippine resupply missions to a grounded warship. The row underscores rising tensions over freedom of navigation and territorial claims in the region.
- 2China and US unite against Iran nuclear weapons and waterway tolls▼China and US oppose Iran nuclear arms and waterway tolls in eight-point consensus
China and the United States have reached an eight-point consensus that includes opposition to Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and to tolls on key waterways. The rare alignment between the two powers signals shared concern over regional stability and freedom of navigation, and is drawing attention to how far Beijing and Washington can cooperate on Middle East security issues.
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The United Nations University argues that artificial intelligence regulation should be grounded in human rights rather than technology-specific rules. The piece contends that existing international human rights frameworks — covering privacy, non-discrimination and freedom of expression — already provide a basis for holding governments and companies accountable as AI systems spread into public services and daily life, and calls for these principles to anchor new governance efforts.
- 4Trump Blasts the UN Over Christian Persecution●Christians Persecuted, Kids Mutilated — Trump Blasts the UN
Donald Trump has criticised the United Nations, accusing the body of ignoring the persecution of Christians worldwide and of tolerating policies he described as harming children. The remarks, highlighted by commentator Raymond Ibrahim, frame the UN as failing on religious freedom and child protection. The speech is drawing strong reactions, with supporters praising the criticism and others questioning its accuracy and timing.
- 5Freedom United warns traffickers groom children on social media●# News : Freedom United warns # traffickers are using # socialmedia to groom and sell children while # BigTech hides beh
Anti-trafficking organisation Freedom United is warning that human traffickers are using social media platforms to groom and sell children, while major technology companies avoid legal accountability. The group says Section 230 of the US Communications Decency Act allows platforms to evade liability for hosting content that enables trafficking, and is calling attention to gaps in US law that leave children unprotected online.