Is it possible to slow down the development of AI?
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Polls open in Philippine Muslim enclave after deadly shooting
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Strait of Hormuz: Fresh attack on ship fans fears over oil supplies
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China, Russia, India seek economic cooperation at BRICS
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In Brief / Trump slams AI critics as ‘negative forces’
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In Brief / Russia strikes Polish-Ukrainian border area
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6 killed, 129 missing after ferry capsizes off Java
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BAB AL-MANDEB STRAIT / A lifeline for the global economy is in jeopardy
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What to expect from Asean summit in Kuala Lumpur as Trump is scheduled to attend
46th Asean summit will be held from October 26 to 28
24 October 2025
Over 1,000 enter Thailand from Myanmar after scam hub raid
Confirmed Thai authorities
24 October 2025
All trade talks with Canada 'terminated': Trump
Calls off trade negotiations labelling Canada's behaviour 'egregious'
24 October 2025
Venezuela's Maduro to US: 'No crazy war, please!'
Said in response to Trump's reported authorisation of covert action against Venezuela
24 October 2025
NYC mayoral candidates condemn immigration raid
In a rare moment of agreement, the three candidates vying to be mayor of New York City all denounced on Wednesday a federal immigration raid that targeted street vendors.
23 October 2025
Trump hits Russia’s oil giants with sanctions
US President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies on Wednesday, complaining that his talks with Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war “don’t go anywhere.”
23 October 2025
Israel won’t annex West Bank
US Vice President JD Vance said yesterday that Israel would not annex the West Bank, the day after Israeli lawmakers voted to advance two bills paving the way for the territory’s annexation.
23 October 2025
India limits content takedown powers to fewer officials
The Indian government has reduced the number of officials who can order content to be taken down from the internet, a move that follows a bitter legal battle with Elon Musk’s X that centered around a contentious policy.
23 October 2025
Methane threat grows as global action stalls: UN
Almost 90 percent of satellite-detected methane leaks flagged to governments and oil and gas companies are not being acknowledged, the UN said Wednesday ahead of the COP30 climate talks next month.
23 October 2025
Africa accounts for 40pc of global conflicts: ICRC
Africa accounts for roughly 40 percent of the world’s armed conflicts, with some 50 ongoing clashes across the continent, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) vice-president told AFP yesterday.
23 October 2025
Any new attack would be ‘another failure’: Iran
Iran yesterday warned against fresh attacks on his country, after UN nuclear watchdog chief said he fears a possible “renewed use of force” if attempts at diplomacy with Tehran fail.
23 October 2025
Gunmen kill Pak militia chief, 5 others
Gunmen fired on a vehicle in Pakistan’s northwestern border region, killing a pro-government militia leader and five others before torching their bodies, an official told AFP yesterday.
23 October 2025
Blast at central Russian plant kills 10: governor
An explosion at a factory in the central Russian city of Kopeysk killed 10 people and left 12 others missing, the region’s governor said yesterday.
23 October 2025
No reduction in Gaza hunger since truce: WHO
Israel repeatedly cut off aid to the Gaza Strip during the war, exacerbating dire humanitarian conditions
23 October 2025
China, US to hold trade talks in Malaysia in coming days
Beijing this month announced sweeping controls on the critical rare earths industry
23 October 2025
India poised to sharply cut Russian oil purchases after sanctions, sources say
Russian oil is a main irritant for US President Donald Trump in prolonged trade talks with India.
23 October 2025
Louvre chief blames CCTV gaps for $102 million jewellery heist
Four other French museums robbed recently
23 October 2025
New York City mayoral candidates condemn immigration raid
New Yorkers responded to the federal immigration raid with protests on Tuesday and Wednesday evening
23 October 2025
Trump says he expects to reach deal with China on trade, soybeans, possibly nuclear arms
Trump, under pressure from US farmers reeling from big drops in Chinese orders for soybeans, said he expected to reach some agreement with Xi on the issues
23 October 2025
Over 600 flee Myanmar scam centre to Thailand after crackdown: Thai official
A highly publicised crackdown starting in February saw around 7,000 workers repatriated and Thailand enact a cross-border internet blockade
23 October 2025