China's Xi says AI should not be dominated by one country
Artificial intelligence should not be dominated by a single country, China's President Xi Jinping said Friday, urging international cooperation on its development at a major conference in Shanghai.
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Defence and minerals: inside Pakistan's lobbying push in Washington
As Pakistan stepped into the global centre-stage through Iran war mediation, it hired a US lobbying firm to push Washington for boosted security cooperation and minerals investment, the contract shows.
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India's space sector takes off as private rocket readies launch
India has sent spacecraft to Mars and the Moon, put hundreds of satellites into orbit and will in the coming days launch its first privately developed orbital-class rocket.
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Trump revives election fraud claims ahead of US midterms
US President Donald Trump on Thursday revived sweeping and unsupported claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling –- firing a clear warning shot ahead of midterm elections that many expect him to dispute.
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Taiwan lawmakers to remove legal hurdles for Starlink to operate
Lawmakers in Taiwan are set to approve changes to a law that will open the door for Starlink to operate its satellite internet services on the island, which is seeking to secure its communications in case of a conflict with China.
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India's private space industry shoots for the stars
Private companies are reshaping India's space ambitions, building rockets and satellites as the country pushes to capture a bigger share of the global space economy.
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Tokyo, Taipei lead tech losses as Asian markets suffer again
Tokyo and Taipei led losses on a glum day for Asian markets Friday, with tech firms once again in the crosshairs as investors cash in following this year's breathtaking rally.
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Trump revives sprawling election fraud claims in address to nation
President Donald Trump on Thursday reeled off extraordinary claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling in US elections in a speech to the nation that doubled down on his false claims to have won the 2020 election.
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Ireland to attack at All Blacks' Eden Park stronghold
Coach Andy Farrell says Ireland won't beat New Zealand at their impregnable fortress by keeping the score down, urging his team to attack in the Nations Championship Test at Eden Park.
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Japan, France ready for tussle in steamy Tokyo
Japan and France are preparing for a heavyweight arm-wrestle in Tokyo on Saturday, with the heat and humidity set to turn their Nations Championship contest into a forwards' battle.
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