- US Warns Israel of Arms Delivery Suspension: President Joe Biden issued a stern warning to Israel, stating that the United States would halt arms deliveries if Israeli forces proceed with their offensive in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.
- Israeli Ground Offensive in Rafah: The Israeli military announced its decision to launch a ground offensive in Rafah, resulting in casualties since the attack began on Monday night.
- Progress in Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks: Negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Egypt regarding a ceasefire in Gaza have made significant progress, although some issues remain unresolved, according to reports from Egypt’s Al-Qahera News.
- Bank of Japan Considers Interest Rate Hike: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) disclosed discussions among BOJ directors regarding a potential interest rate hike if the yen depreciation persists and inflation rises.
- South Korean President Apologizes Over Dior Bag Controversy: South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol issued a public apology for his wife receiving a Dior bag as a gift, pledging efforts to set new government standards following a defeat in parliamentary elections.
- Alibaba Cloud Launches Latest Language Model: Alibaba Cloud introduced Qwen2.5, the latest version of its large language model, Tongyi Qianwen, after adoption by over 90,000 companies.
- US Warship Passage Through Taiwan Strait: A US warship traversed the Taiwan Strait, drawing condemnation from the Chinese government less than two weeks before Taiwan’s new president assumes office.
- US and China’s Semiconductor Production Forecast: A report from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) projected that the US would produce 28% of sub-10nm chips globally by 2032, while China’s share of advanced chip production may be limited to 2%.
- Microsoft and LinkedIn’s Work Trend Index: Microsoft and LinkedIn released the 2024 Work Trend Index, revealing a surge in AI utilization in workplaces, yet over half of respondents hesitate to acknowledge using AI for critical tasks.
- Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery Collaboration: Walt Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to offer a combined streaming service, integrating Disney+, Hulu, and Max, set to launch in the US this summer.
