Russia’s killer Lancet drone runs on American AI
When the Ukrainians have taken apart Russian weapons, they have found them stuffed with Western electronics, mainly American.
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U.S. and China trade divisions threaten a 'reversal' for global economy, IMF official warns
Differences between U.S.-led Western and China-aligned economic blocs threaten global trade cooperation and economic growth, a top official with the International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday.
Australia boosts funds to Taiwan-ally Tuvalu to counter mainland China’s Pacific influence
Australia will quadruple its financial help to Tuvalu, a Pacific Island nation at risk from rising seas, to cement a landmark climate migration and security deal as China also courts small island states.
Mitsubishi Heavy posts 70% profit surge on energy and defense demand
TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries on Wednesday reported record sales and profits for the year ended in March and sharply raised its dividend payments, as the world's largest gas turbine maker accelerates its shift to hydrogen from coal and natural gas.
US-Philippine drills: island-retaking, sinking of Chinese-made vessel simulate potential regional conflicts
Their exercise mission was to retake the remote island, which lies along the strategic Bashi Channel, from a foreign invader.
Taiwan finance group SinoPac enters race in Cambodian banking
TAIPEI -- The Taiwanese financial conglomerate SinoPac Holdings is entering the Cambodian banking industry by acquiring a local institution that is majority-held by Western investors, the latest example of the diversification of Taiwanese investment into Southeast Asia.
Apple is reportedly developing chips to run artificial intelligence software in data centers
Apple has been developing chips to run artificial intelligence software in data centers, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.
Move over, Quad; the new Squad has landed
MANILA – As tensions rise in the South China Sea and the threat of a war over Taiwan becomes more palpable, the US Pentagon is stepping up its regional defense diplomacy in a potent challenge to China’s rising regional threats and ambitions.