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US President Donald Trump said the United States would start helping to free ships stranded in the Gulf by the US-Israeli war on Iran ​from Monday, as a tanker reported being hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump gave few details of the plan to aid ships and their crews ‌that have been “locked up” in the vital waterway and are running low on food and other supplies. “We have told these Countries that we will guide their Ships safely out of these restricted Waterways, so that they can freely and ably get on with their business,”…

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has forecast a significant decline in oil prices. In an interview with Fox News, Bessent said oil prices ought to be much lower after the war, adding that the futures market signals a downward trend. He said Iran does not earn substantial revenue from tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, and more vessels are expected to pass through the waterway in the coming days. Separately, seven member states of the OPEC+ alliance have announced an increase in oil production. Following the UAE’s separation, the OPEC+ meeting approved a rise of 188,000 barrels per day in…

New research suggests that AI chatbots designed to sound warm and friendly when interacting with users may also be prone to inaccuracies. Researchers at the Oxford Internet Institute (OII) analysed more than 400,000 responses from five AI systems that had been adjusted to communicate in a friendlier and more emotionally supportive way. The study found that warmer responses often came with a higher risk of mistakes, ranging from inaccurate medical advice to reinforcing false beliefs and conspiracy theories. It adds to growing concerns around the trustworthiness of AI systems, especially as many chatbots are deliberately built to feel more human…

China has erected a monument at the Mena House Hotel to commemorate the signing of the Cairo Declaration, the Chinese Embassy in Egypt said in a statement on Sunday. The monument site is currently under renovation and will be open to the public after the work is completed, the embassy said. The Cairo Declaration serves as a key historical and legal basis confirming that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory. In 1943, China, the United States and the United Kingdom jointly issued the Cairo Declaration in Egypt’s Mena House Hotel, solemnly declaring that Japan should be stripped of all…

During the Labor Day holiday, Hangzhou, in east China’s Zhejiang Province, deployed a fully operational “robot police squadron” to key areas, bolstering the city’s traffic management capabilities. This deployment marks a significant stride in China’s application of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance public services and urban governance. Deployed on May 1, the squadron consists of 15 intelligent traffic management robots strategically positioned at key downtown intersections. Their mission is to manage non-motorized vehicle and pedestrian traffic, provide directions and assist human officers, creating a new model of “human-machine collaboration.” The robots are tailored to the specific needs of their locations.…

China’s Shenzhou-21 astronauts, namely Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang, have begun their one-month extended mission aboard the China Space Station. The three astronauts entered the space station on November 1, 2025. Having completed a full six-month stay in orbit with excellent conditions, the trio will now work an extra month there. The extension aims to further verify technologies for long-duration human spaceflight. During the extra month, the astronauts will focus on five key tasks. First, they will prepare for handover. This includes wrapping up scientific experiments, sorting data and thoroughly checking payloads, cabin systems and life support equipment…

Eighty years ago today, on May 3, 1946, the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, commonly known as the Tokyo Trials, convened to hold Japan’s wartime leaders accountable for crimes against peace and humanity during World War II. Yet eight decades later, deep concerns persist over whether Japan has truly reckoned with its wartime history and learned the tribunal’s lessons, as China-Japan relations plunge into their most serious and difficult state since diplomatic ties were normalized. With neo-militarism rising in Japan and beginning to pose a real threat, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that it is all…

Chinese President Xi Jinping has encouraged young Chinese to integrate their personal aspirations into the bigger picture of national development. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a reply letter to the representatives of the awardees of the China Youth May Fourth Medal and New Era Youth Pioneer ahead of China’s Youth Day, which falls on Monday. Xi also extended festive greetings to young people nationwide in the letter. In his letter, Xi commended these exemplary young people, who work in grassroots positions spanning…

The people of Azad Kashmir marked the completion of one year of Marka-e-Ha’ with strong national spirit and enthusiasm, reaffirming their unity with the country’s armed forces. Citizens from various walks of life expressed that the exemplary solidarity between the nation and the armed forces is a source of pride and a model to follow. They said the occasion demonstrated to the world that the Pakistani nation stands firm and does not bow to any challenge. Residents emphasized that the strong bond between the people and the military reflects collective awareness, unity, and national dignity. They added that the passion…

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of dust-thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and strong winds in parts of Pakistan over the coming days. In an advisory issued on Friday, the Met Office predicted a fresh westerly wave to approach the northwestern parts of the country on the evening of May 2, persisting in upper regions until the morning of May 5. Widespread dust-thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and strong winds are expected to batter upper and central Pakistan during the period, it said, adding that the prevailing intense heat is likely to ease during the forecast period. According to the PMD,…