U.S. seeks ‘AI dialogue’ with China as officials set stage for Trump-Xi summit
Both sides are looking to ease tensions on trade, technology and other strategic concerns.
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New Zealand naval ships transit contested Taiwan Strait
The transits Friday by naval frigate Te Mana and oiler Aotearoa, were part of a three-month deployment in the…
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F-35 parts diversion to Hong Kong under probe in U.S. Congress
The incident has sparked concerns over reverse engineering of classified components of the fighter jet.
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Carney and Lula urge nations to join group to unite middle powers
Called "Partners for Multilateralism," it will serve to build coalitions for reform and to translate shared principles…
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Japan’s elderly population grows to its largest share yet
About 36.24 million people — 29.6% of the country's population — are 65 and older, up 20,000 from a year earlier,…
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Ishikawa Prefecture marks two years since Noto rain disaster
People in Ishikawa Prefecture observed a moment of silence Monday for the victims of torrential rains that struck the…
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SoftBank seeks over $11 billion in junk bonds for OpenAI bet
One of the world's largest investors in AI, SoftBank's fortunes have become intertwined with its ability to monetize…
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Luxor is at the heart of Egypt’s medical tourism push
Egypt's authorities aim to compete with more-established destinations in providing services from major surgical…
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Star quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams go down with injuries
The 25-year-old Daniels re-injured the joint he dislocated last year.
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The other Hormuz: Black Sea blockade threatens a food supply shock
The impasse is compounding economic damage by threatening to drive inflation even higher while undermining food…
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Extreme weather upends sunshine patterns in major solar markets
Parts of Western Europe and Southeast Asia got more sun than usual this summer while Eastern India and parts of the…
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Oil exploration in Brazilian Amazon offers wealth but puts communities at risk
While oil could fund a shift to clean energy and help address poverty, the search to find it disturbs the environment…
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Russia’s ruling party set for big win in parliamentary elections
There is practically no genuine opposition on the ballot.
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Braves clinch NL East crown and help Red Sox punch playoff ticket
Atlanta's victory also guaranteed a playoff spot for the Boston Red Sox
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‘I live in fear’: 1.5 million Pakistani children sexually exploited online
In Muslim-majority Pakistan, 71% of victims did not tell anyone because of stigma, shame and fear, according to a…
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Yen vulnerable with Japan on holiday after BOJ disappoints
A three-day holiday through Wednesday is set to reduce trading liquidity.
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Daily food spending below ¥500 among low-income people in Japan
About 85.5% of those surveyed reported that they had been unable to buy the groceries their families needed during the…
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J.J. Spaun uses Presidents Cup snub as motivation in BMW PGA Championship victory
Spaun said he played with a "with a huge chip on my shoulder."
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Macron and Carney pledge closer ties amid strains with Trump
The French president and Canadian prime minister's meeting came weeks after the U.S. president made a controversial…
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Carney’s glitzy summit lures international investments to Canada
The prime minister's effort to charm the world's largest investors at a VIP summit in Toronto is paying quick dividends…
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New test coach Stephen Fleming wants to restore identity of English cricket
Fleming was appointed in July following England's slide in results and a series of off-field incidents.
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Japan and ASEAN to consider expanding trade pact
At a meeting in Manila, participants expressed interest in strengthening cooperation in energy security, AI and supply…
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Retiring umpire Laz Diaz bemoans ‘nasty’ environment around MLB
According to USA Today, Diaz is one of seven umpires to accept a buyout.
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Clinical trials for Alzheimer’s treatment face global shortage of participants
The shortage of trial participants risks slowing progress in dementia therapies, Alzheimer's Disease International…
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Merz’s conservatives set to crash out of German state parliament
The German Chancellor's Christian Democratic Union won 4.9% of the vote on Sunday — the far-right AfD party won with…
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Trump administration prepares sanctions against ICC
U.S. officials want the court to drop its arrest warrants against Israeli leaders as well as a past probe into American…
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AI’s wobbly house of cards puts markets and U.S. economy at risk
Considering the trillions of dollars that have been spent on AI bets, what happens to Wall Street if they don't pay off?
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U.S. warns of rapid escalation in Middle East war
A recent Houthi offensive seized swathes of Yemeni territory, left hundreds dead and displaced more than 110,000 people.
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In superaged Japan, athletes are making waves well into their 90s
Regardless of age, engaging in sports brings multiple health benefits — the greater one's physical fitness, the longer…
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Senior Taiwan official makes rare trip to China
Labor Minister Hung Sun-han took flew Sunday to the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing, where he will attend meetings on…
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Germans vote in elections threatening fresh blow to Merz
The far-right, pro-Trump and Moscow-friendly AfD party dealt the German leader a defeat two weeks ago, fueling…
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Drones hit Moscow as Russians go to the polls
The ruling United Russia party, which backs President Vladimir Putin, has won every parliamentary election in Russia…
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North Korea fires off two ballistic missiles
North Korea fired off a second missile on Sunday evening, hours after it launched an apparent short-range ballistic…
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Myanmar captures first Asian Games teqball gold as Spain great Carles Puyol watches
Teqball was invented 14 years ago in a garage in Hungary and features players kicking a ball over a curved table,…
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Philippine tribe in limbo over U.S.-led tech hub
Philippines pushes ahead with semiconductor hub while local tribe warns of unclear boundaries and forced relocation.
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Liberal Democrats fight for a breakthrough in Britain’s fractured politics
Britain's Liberal Democratic Party is holding its annual conference in Brighton this weekend.
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