On Wednesday, the Biden administration revealed its plan to provide Ukraine with a new weapons package worth $250 million. This announcement comes amid a standoff in Congress over additional funding for Ukraine as Republican lawmakers are insisting on linking any foreign aid to measures for strengthening the border.
Iranian State TV announced on Sunday that Iran's navy had enhanced its weaponry with the integration of advanced, locally manufactured Talaeieh and Nasir cruise missiles. These missiles, notably the Talaeieh, are described as "fully smart," with a range exceeding 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) and capable of changing targets during their flight.
The FBI and U.S. intelligence agencies warn about China's use of artificial intelligence, indicating potential risks beyond intellectual property theft. They are concerned that China could use AI for massive data collection on American citizens. The FBI has highlighted the importance of safeguarding artificial intelligence as a vital U.S. technology in response to China's aim for substantial AI advancements by 2025, the Wall Street Journal reported.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they executed 'wide-scale' strikes against Hezbollah targets on Sunday in response to a series of rocket attacks from Lebanon that targeted various communities in northern Israel.
Following a week of vote delays and intense negotiations to circumvent a United States veto, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) approved a resolution that called for the boosting of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and called for urgent steps "to create the conditions for a sustainable cessation of hostilities."