One in 10 Afghan children under five malnourished, 45 percent stunted: UN
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Indonesia nickel concerns stoked by corruption and land disputes
JAKARTA -- Corruption and land disputes are quickly becoming a major concern in Indonesia's nickel sector, as local players grow increasingly aggressive with smelter projects and more international companies look to enter the country.
Taiwan hit by strong earthquake, triggering tsunami warning in Japan
TOKYO/TAIPEI -- A powerful earthquake struck in the ocean near Taiwan on Wednesday morning, triggering a tsunami warning for coastal areas in the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa.
North Korea says it tested new solid-fuel intermediate-range missile with hypersonic warhead
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Wednesday it tested another new hypersonic intermediate-range missile powered with solid propellants as it continues to expand its nuclear and missile program in the face of deepening tensions with neighbors and the United States.
Malaysia 1MDB scandal: Switzerland begins fraud trial of Saudi oil executives linked to sovereign wealth fund
Swiss prosecutors said the PetroSaudi managers were indicted on charges of commercial fraud, aggravated criminal mismanagement and aggravated money laundering, based on events that took place over at least six years.
Mike Lynch-backed legal tech startup Luminance raises $40 million, capitalizing on AI hype
Legal technology firm Luminance has raised $40 million in fresh funding from investors to grow its U.S. footprint, capitalizing on the wave of investor interest surrounding artificial intelligence.
US, Britain announce partnership on AI safety, testing
- The United States and Britain on Monday announced a new partnership on the science of artificial intelligence safety, amid growing concerns about upcoming next-generation versions.