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Hurricane Polo Regains Category 5 Strength Ahead Of Mexico Landfall
Hurricane Polo regained Category 5 strength as it moved across the Pacific toward Mexico, with maximum sustained winds reaching 160 mph, according to the US National Hurricane Center. The storm
Beijing Details New Trade Understanding With Washington After Xi-Trump Summit
China has unveiled details of a fresh economic understanding with the United States following President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, with the arrangement covering tariffs, artificial intelligence and wider economic
Swiss Central Bank Monitors Heat Impact On Food Prices
Swiss central bank monitors heat-driven food price pressures, while higher petroleum costs remain the main driver of rising inflation. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is monitoring the impact of unusually
Anthropic Faces Fresh Setback As US Court Upholds Pentagon Blacklist
A US federal appeals court has ruled that the Pentagon can blacklist artificial intelligence company Anthropic, upholding its designation as a national security supply chain risk. The 2-1 decision by
China, US Reach $30 Billion Tariff Deal, Agree To Launch AI Dialogue
China and the United States have agreed to a $30 billion reciprocal tariff-reduction arrangement and plans to open dialogue on artificial intelligence, according to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The
Iran Awaits US Response As Trump Reportedly Rejects Hormuz Peace Plan
Iran is awaiting an official US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt fighting across the Middle East, after a report said US President Donald
UK Steps Up Defence Industry Talks Over Growing Russian Security Threats
The UK government is preparing to hold talks with defence companies and organisations responsible for critical national infrastructure as concerns grow over potential security threats linked to Russia. Security Minister
Trump Presses Ahead With Voter Data Drive Despite Legal Setbacks
President Donald Trump is continuing efforts to obtain sensitive voter information ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections, despite repeated legal setbacks and limited evidence of widespread noncitizen voting.
Canadian-Haitian Author Accused Of Using AI To Write Award-Winning Novel
Canadian-Haitian author Thélyson Orélien has denied allegations that artificial intelligence was used to write his award-winning novel, C’était ça ou mourir. The controversy comes shortly after the novel won the
India Retains Local Court Requirement For Foreign Investment Disputes
India is not planning major changes to its system for resolving disputes involving foreign investors, despite longstanding concerns from international businesses over the country’s dispute settlement process, according to a
