Pakistan has secured nearly $1.3 billion worth of commitments from the United States for a copper and gold mining project in the South Asian nation’s sensitive Balochistan province.
Only 35 nations signed a declaration affirming “human responsibility over AI-powered weapons”, with the US and China opting out; the US endorsed prior pledges (Victoria Waldersee/Reuters)
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Only 35 nations signed a declaration affirming “human responsibility over AI-powered weapons”, with the US and China opting out; the US endorsed prior pledges — Around a third of countries a…
U.S.-China power struggle thrusts Panama Canal back into the spotlight
It follows a contentious decision from Panama’s top court to rule against a Hong Kong-backed firm’s right to operate two key terminals on the waterway.
Former Seahawk Luke Willson back at Super Bowl, this time behind mic
Former Seahawks tight end Luke Willson has moved on to a sports media career in his native Canada. He’s hoping his former team can pull out a win in Super Bowl LX.
Saudi Arabia Deploys Cash And Clout In Yemen After Ousting UAE
After pushing the United Arab Emirates out of Yemen late last year, Saudi Arabia is deploying political capital and billions of dollars in a bid to bring its southern neighbor more firmly under its control.
‘Sana-mania’ grips Japan as ultra-conservative Takaichi expected to secure election landslide
The country’s first female PM is the object of a personality cult revolving around everything from her outfits and snacks to her favourite pink pen Just eight months ago, Japan’s ruling party appeared to have reached the edge of the electoral abyss. It…
Man shot dead by NSW police after reportedly breaking into house with knife and chainsaw and stabbing woman
Officers attended Tuncurry property on Friday morning following reports of a home invasion, police sayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has been shot dead by police af…
‘TrumpRx’ website launches in US with promise to lower price of medicine
US president has pitched initiative as populist attack on pharmaceutical companies, but analysts question efficacy.
$2 Trillion Wiped Out After Bitcoin Falls To Lowest Since October 2024
Bitcoin plunged on Thursday, its decline accelerating amid weakening risk sentiment driven in part by volatility in precious metals and a broad selloff in tech shares.
US Treasury chief says Iran leaders ‘wiring money out’
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