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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has cautioned against hasty AI regulation, highlighting the potential for AI to create risks such as chemical weapons development and cyber-attacks. He announced the establishment of the world's first AI safety institute and a significant investment in a supercomputer.

In a joint statement issued on Thursday, South Korea, Japan, and the United States expressed strong condemnation for North Korea's supply of arms to Russia, revealing that "several" such deliveries have taken place. This development has raised concerns about the potential escalation of conflicts and a breach of UN Security Council resolutions.

Russia, under President Vladimir Putin's oversight, has tested its capacity for a significant retaliatory nuclear strike. The testing involved practical missile launches, including intercontinental ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. This follows Russia's decision to revoke its ratification of a key nuclear test ban treaty, marking a concerning turn in global nuclear policy.

French President Emmanuel Macron suggests broadening the scope of the international coalition fighting ISIS in Iraq and Syria to include combatting the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza. Macron's proposal, made during a visit to Israel, focuses on intelligence-sharing and cooperation, emphasizing the shared fight against terrorism between France and Israel.

China shifts its stance, recognizing Israel's right to self-defense against Hamas, while emphasizing the need to protect civilians and adhere to international humanitarian law. The change comes ahead of Foreign Minister Wang Yi's high-profile visit to Washington and amid differing views between the US and China on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

US President Joe Biden abruptly ends a White House press conference to address an undisclosed issue in the Situation Room, coinciding with reports of more hostage releases by Hamas. The President emphasizes the need for all hostages to be freed before discussing a Gaza ceasefire, aligning his stance with Pope Francis.