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Xi to Headline China AI Summit as US Tech Rivalry Intensifies Sharply

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to attend China's flagship artificial intelligence conference for the first time, highlighting Beijing's growing focus on AI as a key driver of future economic growth and technological leadership.

France to Summon Russian Envoy Over Alleged Cyber Campaign Attacks

France will summon Russia's ambassador to Paris after accusing Moscow of carrying out a cyber...

Israel Sets October 27 Vote as Netanyahu Faces Key Election Test

Israel will head to the polls on October 27 election in what is expected to be one of its most...

India & New Zealand Elevate Ties as Modi Makes Historic Auckland Visit

India and New Zealand have upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership during Prime...

Spain Graft Probe Widens as Court Targets PM Sanchez's Close Ally

Spain's High Court has widened a corruption investigation to include Juan Manuel Serrano, a close...

North Korea Slams NATO, Vows to Defend Sovereignty Amid Tensions

North Korea has strongly criticized the United States and its allies after the NATO summit in...

Andy Burnham Set to Become UK PM After Securing Labour MP's Backing

Andy Burnham is set to become the United Kingdom's next prime minister after receiving...

Trump Removes Election Commission Members Ahead of Midterm Polls

U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed the remaining members of the Election Assistance...

Taiwan Central Bank Flags AI Bubble Risks Amid Tech Investment Boom

Taiwan's central bank has cautioned that the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) could create financial risks if investment in the sector continues to outpace market fundamentals. While AI is driving economic growth and strengthenin...

South Korea Top Court Upholds Yoon's Seven-Year Prison Sentence

South Korea's Supreme Court has upheld a seven-year prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, bringing to a close the first Supreme Court case linked to his controversial declaration of martial law in December 2024. The ruling confirm...

Kia Appoints Song Min-su as Co-CEO to Boost Manufacturing Growth

South Korean automaker Kia has named its domestic production chief, Song Min-su, as its new co-chief executive officer, adopting a dual-CEO leadership structure alongside President and CEO Song Ho-sung. The move comes as the company strengthen...

New Zealand Eyes Pacific New ZealaDefence Pact with Australia and Fiji

New Zealand is considering joining a new defence partnership with Australia and Fiji, a move that could strengthen Pacific security as geopolitical tensions continue to rise in the region. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the governme...