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US AI Export Controls Tighten Global Access, Shifting Power to Washington
The United States is implementing new AI export controls, which will significantly impact global access to AI technologies. These controls place Washington in a position to dictate which entities and nations can acquire…
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Malaysian scientist Thein Swee Lay wins Breakthrough Prize for blood disorder research
Thein Swee Lay, a scientist from Malaysia, has been recognized with a Breakthrough Prize for her significant contributions to treating sickle-cell disease and beta-thalassaemia. Her research has transformed these blood …
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US cultivates ties with Taiwan's KMT opposition party during legislative speaker's visit
Taiwan's Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu recently visited Washington, a trip seen by analysts as part of a broader US strategy to strengthen ties with the island's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT). This visit …
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Israel and Lebanon sign US-brokered peace framework agreement
Israel and Lebanon have signed a framework agreement aimed at establishing a future peace treaty, following four days of U.S.-mediated negotiations. The agreement outlines immediate steps, including pilot projects where…
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US weighs China drone ban amid tech competition
The United States is considering a ban on drones manufactured in China as it navigates a complex technological landscape and its relationship with China. This potential ban is part of a broader examination of US-China t…
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Ray Dalio: US faces 'Suez moment' as empire declines
Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, has drawn a parallel between the current geopolitical and economic situation of the United States and the Suez Crisis of 1956, which marked a turning point for the British E…
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South Korea and UN Command clash over North Korea border fortifications
A disagreement has emerged between South Korea and the UN Command (UNC) regarding North Korea's recent border fortifications. South Korea views these construction activities, including fence installation and road repair…
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Trump administration delays OpenAI's GPT-5.6 release over security concerns · 10 sources tracked
The Trump administration has requested OpenAI delay the public release of its new GPT-5.6 model due to security concerns. Instead of a broad rollout, OpenAI plans a limited preview, granting access to select enterprise …
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Europe opposes US chip war, rejects China export ban · 1 source tracked
Europe is resisting U.S. efforts to restrict China's access to advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The European Union is opposing the U.S.-backed MATCH Act, which aims to ban the export of deep ultraviolet l…
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Trump uses US 250th anniversary rally to promote campaign agenda
Donald Trump marked the United States' 250th anniversary with a campaign-style rally on the National Mall. His speech focused on his political agenda and presented his policies as central to the nation's revival. Trump …
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Europe urges US to drop chip export curbs targeting China's ASML access
Europe is advocating for Washington to reconsider proposed chip export restrictions that would limit China's access to ASML's advanced deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines. Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma m…
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Hong Kong aims to bridge AI divide amid US-China decoupling
Hong Kong is positioned to become a regulatory bridge between diverging AI ecosystems amidst US-China decoupling. The author argues that Washington's techno-nationalist approach to AI, exemplified by export controls on …
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Netherlands urges US to reconsider chip export restrictions targeting China
The Netherlands is urging Washington to reconsider the proposed MATCH Act, which would restrict Chinese access to advanced semiconductor equipment, including that produced by Dutch company ASML. Dutch Trade Minister Sjo…
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US snubs Macau Apec meeting over China visa row
The United States has withdrawn high-level officials from an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) tourism ministerial meeting held in Macau. This decision stems from China's alleged "arbitrary and targeted" visa res…
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Chinese firms hit dead end using Vietnam to bypass US tariffs
Chinese companies are facing challenges in using Vietnam as a manufacturing base to circumvent US tariffs, a strategy that was initially successful for some like Jasan Group. Jasan Group, a major textile exporter, recen…
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EU's Tech Sovereignty Goals Challenged by Mythos Model Shutdown
The EU's "Tech Sovereignty Package" is intended to foster digital autonomy, but a recent event involving Anthropic's Mythos model highlights potential challenges. Washington's unexpected decision to halt the model's dis…
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IAEA confirms Iran nuclear inspections will proceed despite diplomatic friction
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has stated that a "war of words" between Iran and the United States will not prevent nuclear inspections. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi affirmed that inspections are e…
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Mideast firms eye regional self-reliance for post-conflict rebuilding at Summer Davos
Business leaders at the World Economic Forum's Summer Davos in Dalian, China, are focusing on regional self-reliance and economic integration to rebuild the Middle East. Following recent conflicts, there's a significant…
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US ban on Anthropic AI access drives banks to Chinese alternatives
Financial institutions Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan have restricted access to Anthropic's AI models following a directive from Washington that blocked foreign access. This decision is prompting banks and developers to exp…
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US restrictions on Anthropic AI boost China's open-source alternatives
Anthropic's decision to block non-US users, including financial institutions in Hong Kong like JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, from accessing its advanced AI models has sparked concerns about the competitiveness of th…