Page 2 - World News
OpenAI accuses Elon Musk of 'ambush' as $100 billion-plus trial looms
OpenAI said the objectives Musk proposed earlier appear to be aimed at 'sandbagging the defendants and injecting chaos into proceedings, while trying to recast his public narrative about his lawsuit'
 "OpenAI accuses Elon Musk of 'ambush' as $100 billion-plus trial looms")
'Flagrant violation': EU condemns Israel over 30 new West Bank settlements
The reaction came following Israel's recent decision to establish more than 30 new settlements in the occupied West Bank
 "'Flagrant violation': EU condemns Israel over 30 new West Bank settlements")
Iran's toll plan for Strait of Hormuz defies UN law, maritime norms
US has flagged legal concerns over Tehran's reported transit charges as UNCLOS and customary law back free navigation through the key global energy route
 "Iran's toll plan for Strait of Hormuz defies UN law, maritime norms")
Former OpenAI stargate leaders to join Meta platforms amid AI infra race
Peter Hoeschele, who played a critical role in OpenAI's Stargate initiative, is one of the new hires
 "Former OpenAI stargate leaders to join Meta platforms amid AI infra race")
US-Iran talks in Islamabad: Timing, venue, agenda; check key details here
Pakistan hosts US-Iran talks under tight security as a fragile ceasefire holds, with tensions over Lebanon, and Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz complicating efforts towards a lasting truce
 "US-Iran talks in Islamabad: Timing, venue, agenda; check key details here")
Man held for throwing Molotov cocktail at Altman's home in San Francisco
Altman, 40, lives in San Francisco, and OpenAI is also headquartered in the city
 "Man held for throwing Molotov cocktail at Altman's home in San Francisco")
Kim Jong Un backs China's push for multipolar world, calls for deeper ties
Kim said his government will fully support Chinese efforts to achieve territorial integrity based on its one-China principle
 "Kim Jong Un backs China's push for multipolar world, calls for deeper ties")
Iranian delegation reaches Islamabad for crucial peace talks with US
The delegation came amid speculation making rounds on social media, casting doubts on the visit by the Iranians due to the strikes by Israel in Lebanon
 "Iranian delegation reaches Islamabad for crucial peace talks with US")
'Iran has no cards': Trump threatens Tehran as Vance heads to Pak for talks
While the two-week ceasefire was broadly holding across West Asia, the situation with the strait and continued fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon threatened to complicate negotiations
 "'Iran has no cards': Trump threatens Tehran as Vance heads to Pak for talks")
Tens of thousands rally at megaconcert to vote out Hungary's Viktor Orban
The crowd, largely made up of young people, frequently broke into anti-government chants, including 'Ruszkik haza!' or 'Russians go home!'
 "Tens of thousands rally at megaconcert to vote out Hungary's Viktor Orban")
US federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs
A US Court heard oral arguments in an attempt to overturn the temporary tariffs Trump turned to after the SC struck down his preferred choice even bigger, even more sweeping tariffs
 "US federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs")
JD Vance emerges as Trump's Iran 'closer' in high-risk diplomatic test
US Vice President JD Vance will be accompanied by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner
 "JD Vance emerges as Trump's Iran 'closer' in high-risk diplomatic test")
Gap between rich, poor nations widens as reform pledges fall short: UN
The report pointed to rising trade barriers and repeated climate-related shocks as also adding to the growing gap
 "Gap between rich, poor nations widens as reform pledges fall short: UN")
'Green partnership': Jaishankar hands over 90 electric buses to Mauritius
Jaishankar said the buses symbolise a shared commitment to eco-friendly mobility and reflect the growing Green Partnership between the two nations
 "'Green partnership': Jaishankar hands over 90 electric buses to Mauritius")
Direct talks with Israel to start next Tuesday, says Lebanese president
The statement comes after Lebanon and Israel's ambassadors to the US held a call with Washington's ambassador to Lebanon to discuss the terms of the negotiations
 "Direct talks with Israel to start next Tuesday, says Lebanese president")
Vance warns Iran not to 'play' US; Iranian delegation reaches Pak for talks
Vance, who has long been skeptical of foreign military interventions and outspoken about the prospect of sending troops into open-ended conflicts, set off to lead mediated talks with Iran in Islamabad
 "Vance warns Iran not to 'play' US; Iranian delegation reaches Pak for talks")
Trump expresses confidence ahead of talks, confident of Hormuz reopening
Trump also reiterated his confidence that the Strait of Hormuz will soon be opened up
 "Trump expresses confidence ahead of talks, confident of Hormuz reopening")
Misri, Rubio discuss trade, Quad; US state secy set to visit India in May
Misri also met FBI Director Kash Patel and discussed cooperation in countering terrorism, organised crime and narcotics
 "Misri, Rubio discuss trade, Quad; US state secy set to visit India in May")
Zelenskyy aide sees Ukraine nearing deal; Kremlin plays down US talks
Kremlin says Putin envoy's US visit does not mean Ukraine talks have resumed
 "Zelenskyy aide sees Ukraine nearing deal; Kremlin plays down US talks")
China won't tolerate Taiwan's independence, says President Xi Jinping
Meeting in the Great Hall of the People, Xi told Cheng that today's world was not entirely at peace, and peace was precious
 "China won't tolerate Taiwan's independence, says President Xi Jinping")