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Russia’s deputy ambassador to the United Nations, Dmitry Polyansky, has warned that the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and escalating global competition in the sector could threaten humanity’s very existence. Speaking
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Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a future hub for artificial intelligence and data centers, leveraging its energy advantage and oil wealth to attract global tech investment, Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih told
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are preparing for their first in-person meeting in six years, potentially taking place at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea
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After serving as the backbone of the Indian Air Force (IAF) for over 60 years, the Soviet-origin MiG-21 is officially retiring on Friday, closing a historic yet controversial chapter in India’s aviation
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Europe could be on the verge of deploying its first uncrewed, AI‑piloted fighter jet, according to Times UK. German-British start-up Helsing has unveiled a full-scale concept of the CA‑1 “Europa,” a four-ton,
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Sir Tony Blair is reportedly preparing to head an interim governing body for Gaza, following discussions with President Donald Trump last month, Times UK reports. The proposed Gaza International Transitional Authority (Gita)
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The leasing arms of at least two major Chinese banks are in discussions with regulators about converting shipping leases into mortgages, as Beijing braces for new U.S. fees that could challenge China’s
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas delivered a poignant speech before the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, strongly condemning the ongoing violence in Gaza and calling for Hamas to disarm as part of
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Chinese specialists have visited Russia multiple times to assist in the development of military drones at IEMZ Kupol, a state-owned Russian arms manufacturer under Western sanctions, according to documents reviewed by Reuters
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A joint statement by Ukraine and the European Union condemning Russia’s actions has received backing from just 36 of the 193 United Nations member states, with the United States notably abstaining. The
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has called on US President Donald Trump to act with greater responsibility on the world stage, cautioning that Washington should not view itself as “the
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has stated that NATO member states cannot rule out the option of shooting down Russian aircraft intruding into their airspace, following a series of alleged
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On the day the world recognized a Palestinian state I made my way, together with photographer Alex Levac, to a remote Palestinian village in the eastern part of the West Bank. The
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Several leading Western countries – Britain, Canada, Australia, and a group of EU members led by France – have announced their recognition of Palestinian statehood. They justified the move by saying that
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In the heart of Kyiv, behind antitank blocks and armed checkpoints, Ukraine’s first lady, Olena Zelenska, embodies a quiet resilience that belies the extraordinary pressures of life at the epicentre of a
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