Alibaba has unveiled Qwen 2.5, an upgraded AI model it claims outperforms DeepSeek-V3, intensifying competition in China’s AI sector.

Britain’s Labour government has backed plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, with Rachel Reeves citing economic growth and job creation.

Thailand expects its high-speed rail link to China via Laos to be operational by 2030, nearly a decade behind schedule.

Serbia’s president has hinted at a snap election following the prime minister’s resignation, which comes amid ongoing protests.

Kim Jong Un has called for enhancing North Korea’s nuclear forces in 2025, according to a report by KCNA.

A court has blocked Trump’s aid freeze after it caused widespread chaos, raising concerns over its impact and legality.

An official has confirmed that a stampede at India’s Maha Kumbh Festival left over seven people dead, sparking concerns.

The White House has offered financial incentives aimed at encouraging up to 2 million federal employees to resign.

Trump has confirmed Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, while expressing hope for a competitive bidding process.

The Trump administration has fired over a dozen Justice Department lawyers involved in prosecuting him, asserting greater control.

The Trump administration has placed about 60 senior USAID officials on leave after freezing foreign aid worldwide

Trump has urged OPEC to lower oil prices, intensifying pressure on the organisation amid global concerns over rising costs.

Swedish authorities have seized the Vezhen ship as part of an investigation into damage to Baltic Sea cables.

Jaguar Land Rover is set to invest £65m to expand luxury paint services in the UK and Slovakia for personalised cars.

President Trump has established a council aimed at assessing and improving the performance of the federal disaster response agency.

Internal disagreements among US House Republicans arise over strategies to finance President Trump’s proposed tax cuts.

Trump has called on Jordan and Egypt to take in Palestinians from Gaza, but both countries push back against the suggestion.

A new Trump administration memo has instructed USAID to align foreign aid reviews with the “America First” policy framework.

The United States and Colombia have agreed on a deportation deal while temporarily halting tariffs and sanctions measures.

Hamas will release Israeli hostage Arbel Yehud and two others before Friday, as Israel permits Gazans to return north.