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- 1Trump clashes with CNN reporter at UN as media ban faces court ruling●Trump reaction to CNN reporter at UN and possible judge ruling impacting White House media ban
President Donald Trump reacted sharply to a CNN reporter during an appearance at the United Nations, in the latest flashpoint between the White House and major news outlets. At the same time, a federal judge is weighing a ruling that could affect the administration's ban on certain media organisations from White House access. Critics call it an attack on press freedom, while supporters back Trump's stance.
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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.
- 3China 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.