Boeing resumes deliveries of 737 Max airplanes to China
Boeing said on Tuesday it has resumed deliveries of its best-selling 737 Max airplane to China after a lengthy delay stemming from regulatory issues.
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Nvidia said to launch new AI chip for China
Nvidia, the world’s largest company by value, is reportedly developing a new artificial intelligence (AI) chip based on its flagship product B200 for the China market.
Wednesday Briefing: Democrats Unite Behind Kamala Harris
The top two Democrats in Congress endorsed Kamala Harris as their party’s presidential candidate yesterday, after she received commitments from enough delegates to secure the nomination.
Japan, Britain, Italy agree to advance fighter jet co-development
LONDON (Kyodo) -- The defense chiefs of Japan, Britain and Italy on Tuesday agreed to move forward on their joint fighter jet development program, a Japanese minister said, after local media reported last week that the new British government might review the trilateral project.
U.S. to launch Arctic defense roundtable eyeing Russia, China
WASHINGTON -- The U.S will strengthen its partnership with Arctic allies amid heightened concerns of China's growing cooperation with Russia, which could impact regional stability, the U.S. military said in a new strategy for the region.
Heading to Asia, Blinken aims to shore up Indo-Pacific ties and stress US commitment to the region
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ignoring the political chaos surrounding President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign, Secretary of State Antony Blinken will head to Asia this week on a long-planned eight-day trip aimed at shoring up ties with Indo-Pacific allies and partners but with the priority of assuring them that the United States remains committed to the region.
Harris raises record $81m as key Democrats fall in line
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has seen a surge in endorsements and funding, a day after President Joe Biden abandoned his reelection campaign and endorsed her as his successor.
Vietnam’s Communist Party grapples with succession dilemma after Nguyen Phu Trong’s death
Trong’s passing marks the first time in over three decades that such a high-ranking Vietnamese official has died while still in office. Experts warn this power vacuum could trigger a period of “power competition” as the party navigates the challenge of transferring authority to a younger generation.