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US, China and 26 other nations agree to co-operate over AI development
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China Mourns Former Premier Whose Death Hovers Over Xi Jinping
The Wall Street Journal: The sudden death of former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has caused much grief and mourning across the country. Li was the second face of the Communist Party and
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The New York Times: Amidst the escalating Mideast conflict, American Republican officials have strongly supported Israel, offering various forms of assistance. However, their focus has also turned inward, targeting elite universities and
Biden’s gamble on Venezuela has misfired
The Financial Times: Trump-era “maximum pressure” sanctions had failed to dislodge Maduro and pushed his government closer to Moscow and Tehran. And the Joe Biden administration has decided to find common ground
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The Economist: On a normal day, the Tambov Bread Factory produces 30 tonnes of bread in 60 varieties. But recently the Rossiya-1 TV channel revealed that the factory has been converted to
The commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces on what he needs to beat Russia
The Economist: The detailed account from Valery Zaluzhny, the commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, on what Ukraine needs to gain an upper hand in its conflict with Russia. Zaluzhny identifies the current
The Economy Is Great. Why Are Americans in Such a Rotten Mood
The Wall Street Journal: A paradox: a seemingly strong American economy on the one hand and a pervasive sense of unhappiness among its citizens on the other. Despite a robust economy and
Tips flood in on 2018 murders since death of Wagner Group chief
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US, China and 26 other nations agree to co-operate over AI development
The Financial Times: The inaugural AI Safety Summit held at Bletchley Park in the UK concluded with the signing of the “Bletchley Declaration,” a global commitment to develop artificial intelligence (AI) in
Joe Biden received $40K in ‘laundered China money’ from brother in 2017, Comer says
Fox News: Rep. James Comer, Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, claims that President Joe Biden received $40,000 in “laundered China money” from his brother James Biden in 2017. The allegation is
How Germany’s Greens Lost Their Luster
The New York Times: The German Green Party, which entered the government in 2021 with an historic election result and five cabinet positions, has seen its political fortunes decline significantly over the
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