Why Putin seems stronger now than a year ago
Vladimir Putin appears far stronger now than he did at any other time since Russia launched a full-scale invasion into Ukrainian territory in February 2022.
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Big Tech goes on AI charm offensive in Europe as regulators circle
PARIS, France — U.S. technology giants this week have talked up the benefits of artificial intelligence for humanity, turning on the charm at one of Europe's largest industry events as regulators globally work to curb the harms associated with the tech.
How is the violent unrest in New Caledonia impacting global nickel prices?
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Global nickel prices have soared since deadly violence erupted in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia last week.
Israel-Gaza war: Malaysia’s Anwar defends Hamas ties, says Islamist group sees him as ‘friend’ amid peace talks
“Is that an offence? Did I promote terrorism?” Anwar said at a Nikkei Forum in Tokyo on Thursday. “No. I appealed because I have an advantage. What is my advantage? I know them. And they consider me a friend. A duty as a friend is to convey what’s best.”
China’s Zhipu AI joins 15 tech firms including Google, Microsoft in committing to develop tech safely at Seoul summit
Sixteen companies at the forefront of developing artificial intelligence pledged on Tuesday at a global meeting to develop the technology safely at a time when regulators are scrambling to keep up with rapid innovation and emerging risks.
World’s first major law for artificial intelligence gets final EU green light
European Union member states on Tuesday gave final agreement to the world's first major law for regulating artificial intelligence, as institutions around the world race to introduce curbs for the technology.
US-China trade war puts investors in harm’s way
The recent escalation in US-China trade tensions, marked by the imposition of significant tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and a subsequent Chinese anti-dumping probe, signals the potential onset of a renewed trade war between the world’s two largest economies.
Yellen says U.S., Europe must respond jointly to China's industrial overcapacity
FRANKFURT - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday that the United States and Europe needed to respond to China's industrial policies in a "strategic and united way" to keep manufacturers viable on both sides of the Atlantic.