July 18, 2026 — China foreign minister Wang Yi met Dominica foreign minister Henderson in Shanghai on the sidelines of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference. Wang said China opposes an emerging global AI divide, affirmed every country's right to economic development and technological progress, and urged AI be inclusive and benefit humanity. China offered to deepen coordination with developing countries, including Dominica, within the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization

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CNN, citing sources and reviewed documents, reports the Trump administration has tentatively agreed to allow Saudi Arabia to carry out uranium enrichment and not to implement international safeguards designed to prevent weapons development. Negotiations concluded in October 2025, but a draft nuclear agreement to support Riyadh’s civilian program remains unsigned and awaits Trump’s signature. Two sources said the current war with Iran — which Trump has said was partly intended to stop Tehran using enriched uranium to build weapons — has contributed to the administration’s decision to delay signing. One source added some on Capitol Hill believe the delay reflects concern a likely bipartisan resolution of disapproval could block the deal. Experts warn the accord, absent strict safeguards, could provide Saudi Arabia a pathway to nuclear weapons.