WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has said he no longer considers artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a national security threat, after expressing concerns over the company’s handling of access to its most advanced AI models.

In an interview with The Axios Show published on Friday, Trump said he may have viewed Anthropic and its chief executive officer, Dario Amodei, as a potential security concern a week earlier, but his position had since changed.

“Well, not now, but a week ago, maybe,” Trump said when asked whether he regarded Anthropic or Amodei as a threat to national security.

The remarks come amid a dispute over foreign access to Anthropic’s latest AI systems, Fable 5 and Mythos 5. Senior company officials were scheduled to meet members of the Trump administration this week to discuss the issue.

Anthropic had suspended access to the two models for all users last week after Trump directed the company to prevent foreign nationals from using them.

Trump told Axios that Anthropic had responded to the administration’s export-control directive “very quickly” and “responsibly”.

The US president and other Group of Seven (G7) leaders met technology executives, including Amodei, during a summit in France this week.

Trump also declined to rule out the possibility of invoking emergency powers under the Defence Production Act (DPA) in relation to Anthropic, though he suggested such action might not be necessary.

“I have the power to use a lot of things,” he said. “But I’m not sure I have to do that.”

In response to Trump’s comments, an Anthropic spokesperson said the company appreciated its ongoing engagement with the administration and remained committed to working with US authorities.

“We are grateful to the administration for their ongoing partnership in working to get this matter resolved as quickly as possible,” the spokesperson said. “We remain committed to working alongside them towards our shared goals of protecting critical infrastructure and making sure the US leads in AI.”

GENEVA – A proposed understanding between the United States and Iran is expected to include the establishment of a $300 billion private investment fund to support economic development projects in Iran, according to reports.

The fund is expected to become operational following the signing of a final agreement between the two countries. Reports indicate that more than half of the anticipated financial commitments have already been secured.

Investment is expected to be provided by private-sector entities from the United States, Gulf states, Asia and Africa, with no direct government funding envisaged under the initiative.

The reports further stated that the proposed investment mechanism would remain separate from Iran’s frozen assets, which are also expected to be addressed as part of a broader diplomatic process.

Separately, Switzerland’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that a ceremony for the signing of a proposed memorandum between Washington and Tehran will be held on Friday at the Bürgenstock Resort in central Switzerland.

Located near Lake Lucerne, the venue was selected for its security arrangements and privacy, making it suitable for high-level diplomatic engagement.

According to available information, the location was chosen following consultations involving mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, as well as representatives of both countries.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is expected to lead Tehran’s delegation, while US Vice President JD Vance is reported to head the American side.

Officials have stressed that the memorandum will not constitute a final agreement. Instead, it is expected to initiate a broader round of negotiations aimed at easing tensions, establishing a framework for continued dialogue and working towards a long-term resolution of outstanding issues between the two countries.

Lahore – Qatar’s regional allies and world powers condemned Israel’s strike on Doha, which occurred on Tuesday and specifically targeted Hamas political leaders. This marked the first such attack in the Qatari capital. Doha, a crucial mediator between Hamas and Israel, described the attack as “cowardly” and stated that it targeted “residential buildings housing several members of Hamas’s political bureau.”

The main reactions:

‘Violation of sovereignty’: the reaction of Antonio Guterres

UN chief Antonio Guterres condemned Israel’s “flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar,” noting that Qatar has “been playing a very positive role in working towards a ceasefire and the release of all hostages.”

The Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called out Israel for trying to undermine the sovereignty of Qatar. The Islamic Republic of Iran, a known backer of Hamas, said that Israel carried out a criminal action.

The Saudis condemned and denounced Israel’s blatant act very strongly, as it was a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty. The Turkish foreign ministry exposed Israel’s agenda of expansion and control over the Middle East, for which it has adopted a terrorist like behaviour.

The statement further added that the targeting of Hamas negotiators while ceasefire and peace talks were being carried out is clear proof that Israel wishes to continue the conflict and not achieve peace.

The nations that called it unacceptable:

Palestinian president took a swing at Israel for its devastating attack, calling it a “blatant violation of international law.

The United Arab Emirates denounced Israel’s strike and called it  “an irresponsible escalation.”

Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said Israel “will keep up its aggression, brutal wars, and violations of international law… unless the international community, particularly the Security Council, takes the necessary steps to rein it in and stop its aggression.