20 countries and the EU call for global AI oversight, safety standards and international cooperation to keep advanced AI under human control. 20 Countries Call for Global AI Oversight to Manage AI Risks Twenty countries and the European Union have called for stronger international cooperation to manage the growing risks associated with artificial intelligence, including…
The US-China AI race is intensifying. Explore AI chips, rare earths, export controls and the challenges facing US technology leadership. Can the US Win the AI Cold War Against China? The rapid rise of China’s low-cost artificial intelligence technology has raised concerns across the US technology industry. American AI companies and industry leaders are increasingly…
Iran GDP fell 10.1% during the war as oil exports plunged, inflation surged and trade disruptions deepened pressure on the economy. Iran GDP Falls 10% as Oil and Gas Sector Slumps Iran’s economy has suffered a sharp contraction during the ongoing war, with the country’s oil and gas industry bearing the heaviest losses. New government…
Russia election results show Putin’s United Russia leading with 57.86% as early votes are counted in the State Duma election. Russia Election Results: Putin’s Party Leads Early Vote Early Russia election results show President Vladimir Putin’s ruling United Russia party maintaining a strong lead in the country’s parliamentary elections, with most counted ballots pointing to…
Do Israelis feel safer since October 7? Explore Israel’s security, regional wars, public opinion and the issues shaping the 2026 election. Do Israelis Feel Safer Now Than They Did on October 6, 2023? As Israel approaches its next general election on October 27, 2026, one question continues to dominate public debate: Do Israelis feel safer…
Powerful explosions at a Syrian army weapons site near Aleppo injured four people as authorities closed roads and urged residents to stay indoors. Powerful Explosions at Syrian Army Site Near Aleppo Injure Four At least four people were injured after a series of powerful explosions rocked a Syrian army site near Aleppo early Monday, September…
United Russia leads Russia’s wartime parliamentary election as Ukraine attacks, cyber disruptions and voting in occupied regions draw scrutiny. Russia’s Wartime Parliamentary Election: United Russia Leads Early Results Russia’s ruling United Russia party is leading the country’s first parliamentary election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, according to early results released after…
Iran warns the US may resume strikes as tensions rise, while diplomacy continues over military action, sanctions and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran Warns US May Resume Strikes as Tensions Rise Iran’s military has warned that the United States could be preparing to resume attacks on Iranian territory, raising fears of renewed fighting after months…
Turkey says it is ready to meet Saudi Arabia’s defence needs as Houthi attacks escalate, putting the new Mecca defence pact under pressure. Turkey Ready to Meet Saudi Arabia’s Defence Needs as Houthi Attacks Escalate Turkey has said it is prepared to help Saudi Arabia meet its military and defence requirements as Houthi missile and…
Two people were killed and a Moscow refinery damaged in a major Ukrainian drone attack as Russia’s parliamentary election entered its final day. Two Killed in Major Ukrainian Drone Attack on Moscow At least two people have been killed and a major oil refinery damaged after a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack targeted Moscow and the…