International

A man lost S$4.9 million in a sophisticated scam impersonating senior government officials. Scammers used deepfake AI technology to trick the victim with fake funding assistance requests. Police warn the public that officials will never ask for money transfers or personal details over the phone.

Ex-guerrilla Monica Baltodano predicts that Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo’s rule is temporary. She argues their regime resembles North Korea, citing internal purges and constant distrust between the leaders. The couple's grip on power is weakening amid mounting international pressure.

During the US-China summit, leaders Trump and Xi stressed partnership over rivalry. Discussions covered trade barriers and cooperation, but tensions flared over Taiwan, which Xi warned could lead to conflict if mishandled.

Britons are frustrated by several factors, including the cost of living crisis, high income inequality, and sticky inflation. Key concerns also involve strained public services like the NHS, issues with controlling immigration, and poor local infrastructure.

Trump and Xi Jinping will meet at Beijing's Temple of Heaven for a high-stakes summit. For China, the site symbolizes deep history. Trump focuses on securing trade deals, particularly for US agricultural goods like soybeans, amid strained US-China relations.

California's Arcadia mayor Eileen Wang will plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China. She was charged with operating a pro-China news website and disseminating propaganda at the direction of Chinese government officials between 2020 and 2022.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy revealed that nearly 20 countries are interested in drone deals with Ukraine, citing four signed agreements. These diplomatic efforts leverage Kyiv's expertise to secure energy supplies and markets for Ukrainian agricultural produce globally.

Due to Middle East conflict disruptions, Southeast Asia's tourism sector is pivoting sharply toward intra-Asia and short-haul travel. While demand remains robust, countries must manage structural gaps and intense regional competition.

Trump rejected Iran's peace proposal as "unacceptable," causing oil prices to surge sharply. The continued stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz fuels global energy fears, keeping regional tensions high amid ongoing conflict concerns.