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May 26, 2024

Indian military ramps up AI capabilities to keep up with regional powers

India is making new financial investments in AI to aid its military. Delhi recently unveiled a robot that can remove unexploded shells and double as a stretcher for injured troops.

May 25, 2024

Disgraced EcoHealth Alliance reaped nearly $100M in taxpayer funds since 2008

EcoHealth Alliance – a U.S.-based nonprofit with a stated mission of preventing pandemics – received upwards of $90 million dollars from the federal government over the last 16 years.

May 24, 2024

Popular protest anthem 'Glory to Hong Kong' to be pulled from all platforms, creator says

The distributor of the popular protest song "Glory to Hong Kong" on Friday announced the decision to remove the music from all platforms due to a court ban in the city.

May 24, 2024

Ex-Marine fighter pilot accused of training Chinese aviators can be extradited to US, Australian judge rules

A Sydney judge has ruled that former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan can be extradited to the United States on allegations he illegally trained Chinese aviators.

May 24, 2024

Philippines to continue staging combat drills in disputed waters, dismissing China's criticism as 'paranoia'

The Philippine defense secretary says it will continue to build security alliances and stage joint combat drills in disputed waters to defend its territorial interests.

May 23, 2024

Malaysia seeks strong ties with US but not 'phobia' of China, PM says

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim voiced his country's open approach to international relations, saying that Malaysia doesn't hold a "China-phobia" policy.

May 23, 2024

Kenyan president, Biden appeal to global leaders to reduce huge debt on developing countries

Kenya President William Ruto visited Washington as Biden tries to convince African nations the U.S. can be a better partner than China, which has gained influence on the continent.

May 23, 2024

South Korea, China and Japan leaders to meet for first trilateral talks since 2019

Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan will meet on May 27, 2024, in Seoul for their first trilateral talks since 2019. They will also have bilateral talks among themselves.

May 23, 2024

1 dead, 3 injured in explosion at apartment building in northeastern China

One person was killed and three were injured on Thursday after an explosion that was likely due to a natural gas tank that was left on, authorities say.

May 23, 2024

China launches massive military drills around Taiwan as ‘punishment’ for electing new president

China began two days of military drills surrounding Taiwan in what it says is punishment for the "separatist act" of inaugurating a new president.