A German tattoo artist was detained at the US border and held in federal custody for over 25 days despite having proper documentation. The detention occurred when CBP agents accused her of planning to work during her visit, resulting in extended confinement first in a CBP holding cell and then at the Otay Mesa Detention Center. The case highlights issues with immigration detention practices and their costs to taxpayers.
President Trump and Vice-President Vance met with Zelensky and issued a strong statement about protecting American interests. The White House emphasized their commitment to prevent any exploitation of the American people and maintain the United States' global standing.
Thailand plans to cut utilities to five Myanmar border locations linked to Chinese-operated scam centers that have caused billions in losses. The decision, made during an urgent security meeting, targets areas with suspiciously high electricity consumption in Payathonzu, Tachileik, and Myawaddy townships. The action comes ahead of Thai PM's China visit and could affect up to 100,000 people.
Mexico threatens legal action against Google for implementing Trump's executive order renaming 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' on their maps. Mexican President Sheinbaum argues that the name change should only apply to U.S. waters, demanding Google limit the modification to the 22 nautical miles under U.S. jurisdiction.
South Korea has accused Chinese AI startup DeepSeek of sharing user data with ByteDance, leading to its removal from app stores. The accusation follows cybersecurity concerns and potential data sharing with Chinese state-owned entities, though the extent of data transfer remains unclear. Multiple countries have banned DeepSeek from government devices amid privacy concerns.
Senator Ron Wyden introduced the Global Trust in American Online Services Act to protect against foreign surveillance demands that could weaken U.S. technology security. The legislation aims to reform the CLOUD Act, which currently allows foreign governments to directly demand data from U.S. companies, addressing recent concerns about the UK's secret order to Apple regarding iCloud encryption.
Vice President JD Vance emphasized US dominance in AI technology while refusing to sign an international AI safety declaration at the Paris summit, highlighting growing US-China competition in the sector. Europe announced 200 billion euros in AI investments as it seeks to establish independence from both US and Chinese technology.