Secretary of State of the United States Antony Blinken has assured Ukraine that "substantial" military assistance is en route. Blinken unexpectedly arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday for a diplomatic visit to emphasize U.S. support. Political wrangling in Washington led to the ultimate approval of a military aid package in April. Russia, meanwhile, has endeavored to capitalize on the situation by establishing a new front line in the northeastern Kharkiv region and launching massive missile barrages.

In the midst of India's ongoing elections, individuals have generated AI-generated videos featuring Bollywood actors endorsing political parties in a fraudulent manner. Divyendra Jadoun takes great pride in his pseudonym, "Indian Deepfaker."  "I am certain we employ deepfakes," he asserts. "Why would I use something else?"

President Joe Biden of the United States has announced a 100 percent tariff on electric vehicles manufactured in China as part of a series of measures intended to protect American manufacturers from cheap imports. In a move that is likely to escalate trade tensions between the two largest economies in the world, the White House announced that it would impose stricter restrictions on $18 billion worth of Chinese products.

The three people appeared in court on Monday to face accusations of foreign interference and aiding Hong Kong's intelligence service. The Foreign Office has summoned the Chinese ambassador to the United Kingdom in connection with the charges of espionage against three individuals under Hong Kong's control.