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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday at the White House.
Global leaders and tech executives are increasingly debating the need for international AI oversight, highlighted by recent briefings to the UN Security Council and discussions between U.S. and Chinese leadership. These developments matter to the public as governments grapple with AI-driven security risks, potential data breaches like the incident in Australia, and the technology's influence on political polarization. Moving forward, observers are watching whether federal and international bodies can establish unified regulatory frameworks to address these safety and societal concerns.
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President Donald Trump told President Volodymyr Zelensky that he had made a "final decision" to grant Kyiv the licence to produce Patriot air defence missiles, the Ukrainian leader said Friday. The assurance came during the last meeting between the two leaders, Zelensky said, capping a period of uncertainty after a ser
Russian drone and missile strikes have killed at least eight civilians in Ukraine, while intelligence agencies warn of an increasing threat of Russian hybrid attacks across Europe. These developments highlight the widening scope of the conflict, raising concerns about civilian safety and the stability of regional infrastructure. Observers are now watching for how NATO members respond to these sabotage incidents and whether international diplomatic efforts at the G20 summit can address the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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Reported by several outletsDeadline Jan 15, 2027
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a dinner Thursday for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
President Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a high-profile state visit in Washington, D.C., featuring a formal dinner and an announcement that China will send two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta. This diplomatic engagement, which included a rare tarmac greeting, signals a focus on bilateral relations despite some criticism from U.S. lawmakers regarding the event's scale. Observers will be watching for concrete policy outcomes from the summit discussions between the two leaders.
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Reported by several outletsDeadline Mar 25, 2027
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Outbreaks
James Copenhaver, one of three campaign rally attendees shot in 2024 during an assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump, has died in Pittsburgh, his lawyer said Thursday. He was 76.
A Ukrainian nonprofit group is teaching kids to make, service and fly simple drones, to help them be "useful in the future in their country."
Israel's embattled leader lashed out at New York's mayor in a heated U.N. address, but a veteran analyst says his real targets were Israeli voters and President Trump.
President Trump touted his "truly great friendship" with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the state visit on Thursday even as issues like AI and trade linger. Nancy Cordes has the details, while retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster also joins with his reaction.
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday as recent selling pressure intensified following hawkish Fed commentary and stronger-than-expected economic data.
Climate
Forecasters say up to 40 million people in multiple US states could be affected by the early season northeasterly stormHigh winds and heavy rain were beginning to batter New England on Friday as a “significant” nor’easter, the first such storm of the fall, threatened to disrupt weekend plans for millions.In the Pacific
Iran conflict
Israel and the US have used AI to kill in Gaza and Iran, while law enforcement uses it in surveillance and arrests. The future is hereIn recent weeks, concerns about AI have forged unlikely alliances in the tech and policy worlds. Tech moguls such as Sam Altman, Elon Musk and Demis Hassabis joined Dario Amodei, Satya N
Police have used tear gas on protests by the opposition Congress party demanding India's election commission head steps down, following a report alleging "rigged" elections.
The US president showcased White House construction projects and hosted a lavish dinner with tech CEOs, but the summit made little progress on key issues such as trade tensions and AI regulation.
A study shows chatbots mirror users' politics, part of a broader tendency known as AI sycophancy. Researchers fear this could deepen polarization.
Ukraine
European Union countries have agreed to release €6.6 billion from a fund meant to reimburse member states that have provided arms to Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday. At least five people were killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv earlier in the day, according to local authorities.
AI
Pope Leo XIV used his address at the Élysée Palace to touch on some of France's biggest debates, from artificial intelligence and secularism to surrogacy, while calling for peace and solidarity. Our journalist Kethevane Gorjestani breaks down the key takeaways from his speech.
Ukraine
President Donald Trump told President Volodymyr Zelensky that he had made a "final decision" to grant Kyiv the licence to produce Patriot air defence missiles, the Ukrainian leader said Friday. The assurance came during the last meeting between the two leaders, Zelensky said, capping a period of uncertainty after a ser
AI
Canadian-Haitian novelist Thélyson Orélien was removed from the Prix Goncourt longlist following online claims that his book, "It Was Either That or Die", was largely written by artificial intelligence (AI), the organisers of France's top literary prize said Friday.
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AI
Expert says Australia’s criminal laws should be clarified to determine how fault is applied to a corporation when its AI agent commits a crimeGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government could change Australian laws if the current legal framework could not respond to the unprecedent
Ukraine has targeted an industrial plant in Russia's Perm region with a massive drone swarm.
Brent crude tops $106 a barrel after Iran-aligned rebel group claims to have successfully attacked Aramco facilities.
The people building the world’s most powerful AI systems are now warning governments about losing control.
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has escalated the criticism, alleging that elections are being rigged
India
The Air India Express flight from Vijayawada circled near the airport before landing in Nagpur more than two hours late on the night the deep depression approached the coast
India
The Seva Sankalp yatra, involving youth from different States, is being organised to mark PM Modi’s 76th birthday and 25 years of his public life as an elected representative
Climate
While Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the State would share the burden if the Centre announces a loan waiver, the opposition BJP termed the State’s relief package ‘a pittance’
India
While onions are being sold at ₹50-55 a kg in the wholesale market, retail prices range between ₹65 and ₹70 a kg