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The threat of China’s AI capabilities raises alarms among U.S. firms as industry leaders urge action to maintain technological superiority
Chinese President Xi Jinping used China’s flagship artificial intelligence conference in Shanghai on Friday to present Beijing as a leader in shaping the next global rules for AI, while also positioning China as an…
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is opposing efforts she says would limit transparency and oversight for AI firms in North American trade policy discussions.

China has warned it could retaliate if Washington follows through with restrictions on new robot imports, turning robotics into another flashpoint in the wider U.S.-China technology race.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement, paving the way for American firms to develop energy infrastructure despite intense concerns regarding regional uranium enrichment capabilities

Europe faces critical choices regarding AI technology, absent from vital safety debates amid fears of dependency on U.S. and China solutions

US companies are exploring opportunities in Pakistan’s mining sector as Washington intensifies efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains worldwide, according to Dawn and a US Embassy official speaking at a…
The Trump administration has signed a commercial nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that could open the door for American companies to play a leading role in the kingdom’s nuclear buildout, according to NPR News. The…
The UK's decision to nationalise British Steel has triggered a sharp diplomatic rebuke from Beijing, with China's government formally declaring itself strongly dissatisfied with a move it argues sends a damaging signal…
A New York Times report says China is pairing open, inexpensive AI tools with diplomacy in an effort to build goodwill and widen its reach abroad.

China’s smoking culture is facing a sharper public challenge as more nonsmokers, especially younger people, refuse to stay quiet about secondhand smoke. According to The New York Times, disputes between smokers and…
Trump Media and Technology Group is moving into data licensing with a paid feed that will give banks and trading firms faster access to posts from influential Truth Social accounts, including US President Donald…
The US president signalled a shift from his administration's hands-off approach to artificial intelligence, while warning that heavy restrictions could let China pull ahead.

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stood at a podium at the Treasury Department on Monday and announced what the Trump administration is calling an "economic D-Day" against Iran.

Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with substantial new tariffs, sharpening a dispute over how Brussels regulates major US technology companies and how Washington may respond in trade policy terms. In a post…
The United States’ second turn as a men’s World Cup host produced a mixed but largely positive verdict, with the strongest marks going to atmosphere inside the stadiums and the weakest to affordability and access for…
The United States has announced new tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Pakistan, India and China, framing the measure as a response to forced labour concerns in global supply chains rather than the broader tariff…

The September 1 SCO summit in Bishkek will bring the leaders of China, Russia, India, Iran, Pakistan and Central Asian states together amid global tensions.
Amid Race with Anthropic, Firm Plans Overhaul Research has moved into focus in artificial intelligence coverage. Amid race with Anthropic, firm plans to overhaul research and training and require more safety parameters…

President Keiko Fujimori's government plans closer US ties, regional security cooperation and a diplomatic reset with Latin American neighbours.
Neil Rimer, co-founder of Index Ventures, argues that current AI-driven wealth accumulation will lead to inevitable redistribution, either through voluntary philanthropy or state-mandated tax intervention

Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall on China’s east coast, bringing a new period of heavy rain and strong winds to affected areas and prompting warnings over flooding and landslides. H2: Typhoon Dolphin brings rain to…

Increased rainfall is making grasslands and cornfields possible in areas that were once deserts, helping China, the world's largest beef importer, become more self-reliant by expanding domestic cattle production.
Beijing’s tourism push is about more than numbers. According to an opinion piece in The Guardian by Zichen Wang, China is relaxing visa rules at a time when officials appear to be pursuing two goals at once: giving the…