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Americas

Trump says he will create 'AI Force,' name AI czar

US President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Saturday that he plans to appoint a new artificial intelligence adviser, known as an "AI czar," and create an "AI force," though he did not provide details about either initiative or how they would be implemented.

3 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

UN peacekeeping chief in Lebanon says smooth transition is critical before pull-out

The head of United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon said on Saturday it was critical to ensure other UN agencies and Lebanese troops could assume the tasks carried out by the force before it begins withdrawing at the end of this year. ...

5 hours ago
Americas

White House turns away CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters after Trump's ban

The White House on Saturday denied access to journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, following through with US President Donald Trump's announcement that he would ban them from the building's grounds. ...

6 hours ago

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Europe

Denmark hails 'binding' Greenland deal with Trump

Denmark and Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, both hailed the agreement and said they would sign it on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the US next week.

7 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Saudi-led coalition says Houthis fired ballistic missile at Riyadh

The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said Saturday that the Iran-backed group fired a ballistic missile at Riyadh at dawn, after a fire broke out near the Saudi capital's international airport.

7 hours ago
Americas

Trump says CNN, Politico, MS NOW banned from White House

The move by Trump drew immediate accusations that it was unconstitutional and would be thrown out by the courts, while the impacted news outlets said they would not be cowed.

1 day ago
Middle East and Africa

Saudi civil defense sends all-clear after alerts issued for capital Riyadh

The alerts come hours after the Houthis' military spokesperson said the group had foiled unspecified "criminal attempts" in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, blaming Saudi Arabia and vowing a response.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific premium

ASEAN must navigate US-China AI rivalry: Panelists

Southeast Asia is caught between competing AI initiatives Pax Silica and WAICO.

1 day ago
Americas

US and Denmark reach deal on Greenland, Trump says

The United States, Denmark and Greenland have entered into an agreement for the US to develop a significant military presence on Greenland, while prohibiting US adversaries from building their own bases on the island, Donald Trump said on Friday.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific

Prabowo accepts assistance from Malaysia to contain wildfires

Malaysia has offered three helicopters, an aircraft and 52 personnel to help put out the wildfires, Prabowo said in a statement after meeting Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at his house on the outskirts of Jakarta.

1 day ago
Americas

As Iran war grinds on, Trump to face skeptical world leaders at UN

The advance by the Houthis militants deepens US President Donald Trump’s problems.

1 day ago
Americas premium

Prabowo skips UNGA as RI seeks to bridge divides

Prabowo’s decision to skip the gathering has drawn attention from analysts, given his regular participation in international forums and the opportunities the UNGA offers for direct engagement with world leaders.

1 day ago
Middle East and Africa

Saudis and Houthis exchange strikes, Yemenis flee by boat as Middle East war spreads

Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis exchanged fresh strikes across their border on Thursday and Yemenis took to boats in the Red Sea to escape fighting, as the spreading Middle East war created new threats to global oil supplies.

2 days ago
Europe

EU Commission proposes under-13s social media ban

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen set out a sweeping plan to keep children safe from online dangers on Thursday, proposing to ban under-13s from social media and require online services to design safe children's accounts.

2 days ago
Americas premium

Indonesia seeks fifth UNSC term, pledges Global South voice

Jakarta’s latest bid comes amid a particularly challenging period for the UN’s most powerful body, which has faced mounting criticism over its inability to respond promptly and decisively to major global crises.

2 days ago
Americas premium

Gates Foundation allocates $1b for equitable AI

The health sector will receive 40 percent of the funding to help with the development of supporting infrastructure, such as diagnostics and treatment tools, as well as new medicines and vaccines.

3 days ago
Europe

River flows were among driest in decades in 2025, UN says

Rivers worldwide experienced one of their driest years in decades in 2025, the UN World Meteorological Organization said on Thursday, reflecting declining water storage across the Earth's surface and raising concerns about future supplies.

3 days ago
Middle East and Africa

Israel, Morocco agree to mutually open embassies: Israeli foreign ministry

The two countries established ties in 2020 as part of the US-led Abraham Accords, under which several Arab states normalised relations with Israel.

3 days ago
Americas

US Congress passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill

US lawmakers approved broad new sanctions designed to squeeze Russia over its war in Ukraine on Wednesday, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump after months of delay.

3 days ago
Americas

Poll shows rising trust in global institutions, less comfort with US as global leader

The survey, commissioned by the Rockefeller Foundation and conducted in 34 countries from July 21 to August 5, reflected a grim view of economic developments and security challenges, with nearly 70% saying the world had gotten worse over the past year.

4 days ago
Asia & Pacific

China defense minister urges nations to curb regressive historical trends

Dong's comments at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum on security come at a time of roiling regional tension over China-claimed Taiwan and the disputed South China Sea waterway, as doubt grows over traditional US security commitments to Asia.

4 days ago
Middle East and Africa

Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warn of 'red line'

Fresh fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni government has dragged in Riyadh, with the Houthis declaring a maritime blockade on the kingdom and targeting its ships in the Red Sea.

4 days ago
Europe

Russia says space 'must be free from any weapon'

"We believe that space must be free of any weapon," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

4 days ago
Americas

US military confirms Iran war has led to munitions shortfall

The United States is facing a shortfall in ammunition as a result of its war against Iran, the Defense Department's inspector general confirmed Monday, contrasting with President Donald Trump's assertions of full stocks.

5 days ago
Asia & Pacific

Cambodia 'playing the victim', Thailand tells global mediators

Thailand accused Cambodia on Tuesday of "playing the role of a victim" in a dispute over maritime resources, as the Southeast Asian neighbors brought their long-standing feud before international mediators.

5 days ago
Asia & Pacific

Japan centenarians top 100,000 for the first time

The number of centenarians across Japan topped 100,000 for the first time, the health ministry said Tuesday.

5 days ago
Middle East and Africa

Houthis strike Saudi targets anew as talks over Strait of Hormuz stall

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched a new wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia and were digging into positions on the western coast of Yemen along the Red Sea, Yemeni officials said, as urgent deliberations took place in Riyadh over how to respond to their lightning advance.

5 days ago
Americas

US has weapons deployed in orbit, Space Force says

"The US has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the Joint Force against hostile adversary action," a US Space Force spokesperson said in a statement that did not provide specifics on the weapons.

5 days ago
Europe

France submits new proposal to ban social media for under-15s

The French government submitted a reworked proposal to ban social media for children, after its previous ban was struck down by the country's top constitutional authority, President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday.

6 days ago
Asia & Pacific

Okinawa election win may give Tokyo freer hand on military build-up

The Okinawa election result comes as Takaichi prepares to unveil a new national security strategy this year that is expected to accelerate Japan's biggest military build-up since World War Two.

6 days ago

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