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Orbán Viktor: the restructuring of the power relations in the whole of Europe is taking place
Hungary’s Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, stated that Europe is experiencing a “war psychosis” and is drifting towards war each day. Orbán emphasized that it is essential for the voice of peace to compete with the power of the voice of war...
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The BBC problem about China
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The Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse effect is spreading around the world, affecting startup companies across the globe
More than 100 founders and CEOs are now writing to the UK Chancellor pleading for help, after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has led to a significant cash crunch for startups globally.
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Xi Jinping and His Wife Meet with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk
President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan met with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk at Yangyuan Hall of the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in a warm atmosphere.
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Is Gold the Ultimate Safe Haven Asset in Times of Uncertainty?
Exploring the Surging Demand for Gold: Why Investors Are Turning to Safe Haven Assets Amidst Global Uncertainty and Economic Turmoil
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China's top tech firms, including Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu, NetEase, and JD.com, are developing their own versions of Open AI's AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT
This comes after ChatGPT, backed by Microsoft, became the fastest-growing consumer app in history since its launch in November.
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WHO's Tedros says we "must prepare" for a potential H5N1 human bird flu pandemic
China has declined the US's request for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to speak with Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe after the US Air Force shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon, according to the Pentagon
The US Defense Department made the request after the shootdown took place on Saturday, but the People's Republic of China declined it.
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China is opening up for foreign investors.
China has issued a flurry of approvals for foreign financial companies looking to expand into the country as Beijing seeks to boost investor confidence after abruptly ending years of pandemic restrictions.
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Peace Economy vs. War Economy: Xi Jinping & Biden visit Saudi Arabia. MBS welcome both, differently
Leader of China and US President experienced contrasting welcomes in visits only five months apart. While Xi Jinping is considered as a leader, and as a long term strategic partner with mutual interest, Biden is what it is: a politician ...
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Austria Urges European Union to Host Anthropic AI Infrastructure Amid New US Restrictions
Israel and Lebanon Begin Implementing US-Brokered Security Agreement Despite Hezbollah Objections
Bank for International Settlements Warns AI Investment Boom Could End in Sharp Market Downturn
Death Toll Exceeds 1,400 After Powerful Twin Earthquakes Strike Venezuela
Ukraine Expands Long-Range Drone Campaign with Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries
United States and Iran Agree on 60-Day Roadmap for Broader Peace Settlement
Chinese Government Moves to Tighten Oversight of $1.8 Trillion in Local Venture Capital Funds
United States Approves Limited Re-Release of Anthropic AI Model for Vetted Partners
Ukraine Says Cruise Missile Strike Hit Key Russian Missile Production Facility
President Donald Trump Reaffirms US Support for Lebanon in Call With President Joseph Aoun
President Donald Trump Warns Iran Against Further Attacks on US Forces and Allies
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,400 as Rescue Operations Continue
Iran Claims Missile and Drone Attacks on US Military Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain
United States Launches Strikes on Iranian Targets After Tanker Attack in Strait of Hormuz
US Government Delays Public Release of OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Model for Security Review
Trump Threatens 100 Percent Tariffs Over European Digital Services Taxes
IMF Cuts Global Growth Outlook as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Weighs on Trade
Israel and Lebanon Agree to US-Brokered Framework for Border Security
United States Strikes Iranian Military Sites After Commercial Vessel Attack in Strait of Hormuz
Venezuela Earthquakes Leave More Than 900 Dead as Thousands Remain Missing
Central Europe Endures Record-Breaking Heatwave as Extreme Temperatures Damage Infrastructure
Ukrainian Long-Range Strikes Disrupt Russian Energy Infrastructure and Deepen Crisis in Crimea
China Expands Coast Guard Operations East of Taiwan
United States Backs Plan for Lebanese Army to Assume Security Role in Southern Lebanon
Iran Seeks Broader Security Role in the Strait of Hormuz Following Interim U.S. Agreement
China Tightens Critical Mineral Export Controls in Response to U.S. Blacklisting of Battery Makers
Chinese Advisers Urge Action to Address AI-Driven Economic Imbalances
European Union Extends Economic Sanctions on Russia Through July 2027
Global Technology and Semiconductor Shares Slide as Investors Reassess Artificial Intelligence Spending
Taiwan Simulates Response to Potential Chinese Maritime Blockade After Increase in Naval Activity
U.S. Federal Reserve Signals Interest Rate Cuts May Be Delayed as Inflation Reaches 4.2%
IAEA Calls for Robust Nuclear Verification in Iran Following Interim Ceasefire Agreement
European Union Extends Sanctions on Russia Through July 2027 Over War in Ukraine
Iranian Forces Fire on Commercial Vessel in Strait of Hormuz, Escalating Regional Tensions
Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Retaining Classified Information
IBM Unveils World's First Sub-One-Nanometer Semiconductor Chip
Philippines, United Arab Emirates and Indonesia Begin Talks to Join Trans-Pacific Trade Pact
Rare Twin Earthquakes Strike Northern Venezuela, Leaving Hundreds Dead or Injured
Iran Attacks Commercial Vessel in Strait of Hormuz, Disrupting Global Energy Shipments
Western Europe Endures Record June Heatwave as Extreme Temperatures Disrupt Daily Life
Russia Reports Fatal Strike in Crimea as Diplomatic Dispute With Romania Escalates
Ethiopia’s Ruling Prosperity Party Wins Overwhelming Parliamentary Majority
Global Central Banks Signal Interest Rates Will Stay Higher for Longer
IMF Pledges Support for African Economies Hit by Fallout From Middle East Conflict
European Commission Launches Technology Sovereignty Drive With New AI, Cloud and Semiconductor Plans
Strait of Hormuz Tensions Persist as Iran Pushes Transit Toll Demands and Gulf Consensus Remains Elusive
United States Supreme Court Allows Faster Deportations and Ends Protections for Thousands of Haitian and Syrian Migrants
Khaby Lame Ranks Among Forbes’ Most Influential Global Creators in 2026
Scientists Identify Indonesian Bay as Key Nursery Habitat for Whale Sharks
Air Liquide Commits Seventy Million Euros to Kazakhstan Petrochemical Expansion
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