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Trump Moves Warships, Iran Responds, Middle East Edges Closer

The AI Impact Summit in Delhi faced an uncertain start this week, with reports of confusion among delegates and conflicting information regarding the attendance of keynote speaker Bill Gates, according to BBC Technology. Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East escalated as Iran signaled its military capabilities, and the US appointed a new envoy on Tibetan human rights. Additionally, the Mexican government challenged the UK's decision to grant asylum to a woman accused of corruption, as reported by The Guardian.

The AI Impact Summit, designed to guide the AI revolution, was marred by initial logistical issues and uncertainty surrounding Bill Gates' participation. Despite reports suggesting his absence, the Gates Foundation confirmed he would deliver his keynote address, the BBC reported. The summit brings together tech bosses, politicians, scientists, academics, and campaigners to discuss the future of AI.

In the Middle East, the situation appeared to be worsening. Iran conducted military exercises, including missile strikes, in a strategic waterway, according to Sky News. This display of force came as the US moved warships, and Donald Trump warned that failure to reach a deal could lead to US strikes. Iranian leaders, however, viewed the proposed terms of a deal as "tantamount to surrender," Sky News reported.

Simultaneously, indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States in Geneva showed "good progress," according to Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi, as reported by Al Jazeera. The talks, mediated by Oman, took place against a backdrop of increased military activity in the Gulf region.

Elsewhere, the US appointed Riley Barnes as the new special coordinator for Tibetan issues, a role created by the US Congress in 2002, Al Jazeera reported. Barnes also serves as the assistant secretary of state for democracy, human rights, and labor.

In a separate development, the Mexican government lodged a formal complaint with the UK regarding the asylum granted to Karime Macías, the ex-wife of a former governor accused of embezzling public funds, The Guardian reported. Macías is believed to be living in London, while her former husband is in jail in Mexico.

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