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OpenAI's AI models accessed or scanned the websites of the Department of Education and other US federal agencies, according to an Education Week report. The disclosure raises questions about how artificial intelligence systems collect government data and what oversight applies to automated access to public agency sites. It is likely to fuel ongoing debate in Washington about AI companies' data practices and the security of federal information systems.

The United Nations Secretary-General has delivered a pointed message to the world's major powers, declaring that 'their power isn't so super' in remarks widely read as a veiled criticism of Donald Trump. The comments are being framed as a challenge to big-power dominance and a call for multilateralism, drawing strong reaction and debate about the UN's standing against Washington.

Saudi Arabia has withdrawn from a China-led cross-border currency platform, according to the Financial Times. The move signals a pullback from Beijing's efforts to build alternatives to dollar-based international payments, and is being read as Riyadh keeping its options open with Washington amid ongoing economic and security ties. Observers see it as a setback for de-dollarisation efforts.

Saudi Arabia has signalled it would be open to developing nuclear weapons, according to reports carried by major US outlets including The New York Times and The Seattle Times. The remarks raise fresh questions about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East and about Riyadh's nuclear ambitions at a time of ongoing regional tensions and talks over normalisation and security guarantees with Washington.

A New York Times analysis examines why China treats American-led calls for A.I. safety cooperation with suspicion, framing them as moves that could slow Chinese progress in the technology race. The piece explores how distrust between Washington and Beijing shapes each side's approach to regulating advanced artificial intelligence, and what that means for global governance efforts.

US intelligence agencies have assessed that Saudi Arabia has not given up its ambitions to acquire nuclear weapons, according to a report carried by Tehran Times. The assessment comes as Washington and Riyadh discuss potential nuclear cooperation agreements, and as regional tensions with Iran keep concerns about nuclear proliferation in the Gulf high.

US Congress has received intelligence indicating that Saudi Arabia has not ruled out pursuing a nuclear weapons program, according to a report. The assessment raises fresh concerns in Washington about Riyadh's nuclear intentions at a time when US-Saudi relations, regional security and any future civil nuclear cooperation remain under scrutiny.

Reports link renewed panda loans from China to Washington with easing tensions between Beijing and the United States, timed around a meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. China has historically gifted or loaned pandas as a diplomatic gesture, and their return is being read as a sign of improving relations between the two powers.

President Donald Trump said the United States and Cuba will reach a deal, adding that military action against Cuba is not needed. The remarks signal a preference for negotiations over force in Washington's approach to Havana, and are drawing attention amid heightened tensions between the two countries.

The Kennedy Center has missed a deadline to remove Donald Trump's name, while the government requested a 12-hour extension. The dispute over naming the Washington arts institution continues to draw attention as officials seek more time to resolve the matter.

Pierre Poilievre and Canada's Conservative Party are intensifying calls to eliminate tariffs between Canada and the United States. Poilievre is urging both Ottawa and Washington to resolve the ongoing trade dispute and move toward tariff-free trade, positioning the opposition's economic agenda amid tensions with the US.

The US Defense Logistics Agency and the UK Ministry of Defence have signed a statement of intent to strengthen their strategic logistics partnership. The agreement is intended to expand cooperation on supply chain support and logistics capabilities between the two militaries. It reflects ongoing efforts by Washington and London to align defence logistics amid continued focus on allied readiness and support for operations.

President Trump is pushing to rebrand artificial intelligence as 'superintelligence', a move reported amid broader tensions with China over trade, technology and security issues. The proposed renaming has drawn attention as an unusual framing choice at a time when Washington and Beijing are competing over AI leadership, with critics questioning whether terminology changes address the substantive policy challenges involved.

A large retail property in Washington, DC described as the city's biggest is being put up for sale. The listing has drawn attention from commercial real estate watchers, coming at a time when the retail property market faces questions over pricing, vacancy rates and demand in the capital. Details on the seller, the asking price and potential buyers have not yet been made public.

The New York Times examines Alaska's tradition of combative, unconventional members of Congress, a lineage often linked to the state's political culture of independence and confrontation. The piece comes amid renewed attention to the state's current delegation and its outspoken style, prompting discussion about how Alaska's political character shapes national debates in Washington.