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Economic Security Declaration To AI: What's On Japan PM's India Agenda
Artificial intelligence would be a specific subject for a separate joint statement between the two sides, who also plan to collaborate on research and development, industrial applications, digital public infrastructure, skill development and responsible governance of technologies.
Russian Couple Arrested For Climbing Empire State Building And Staging Proposal Stunt
A Russian couple was arrested after climbing the Empire State Building and proposing atop it.
Qatar Says US-Iran Doha Talks Make "Positive Progress" On 14-Point Deal
Qatar and Pakistan have concluded separate meetings with US and Iranian negotiators in Doha, with "positive progress" reported on issues related to the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), according to Qatar's foreign ministry official spokesperson.
US In Talks With AI Companies For Voluntary Model Standards: Report
The US government is in advanced talks with AI companies to create voluntary standards for the release of new models, with an announcement possible as soon as next week, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
Alibaba To Pay $600 Million To Settle US Charges It Allowed Illegal Drug
The US alleges that Alibaba's US-based payment processor, AUS Merchant Services, violated federal law by failing to prevent merchants from selling and importing illegal products into the US through Alibaba.com and AliExpress.com.
"Getting Along Very Well": Trump Sees Progress As US, Iran Hold Qatar Talks
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that indirect talks with Iran in Qatar were making progress, offering a tentative sign that diplomacy was holding after recent exchanges of fire threatened efforts to end the Middle East war.
5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan
Afghanistan frequently experiences earthquakes, particularly in the Hindu Kush region, which lies in a highly active seismic zone, according to the Red Cross.
More Than 2 Million Military Casualties In Ukraine War: Report
Russia-Ukraine War: It estimated that between 400,000 and 450,000 Russians have been killed since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022, out of a total of 1.4 million casualties -- killed, wounded and missing -- among Russian troops.
1 Missing As US Seahawk Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing In Arabian Sea
US forces in the region are also on high alert amid periodic flare-ups in violence during the ceasefire between the US and Iran.
Trump Nearly Went Back To War With Iran To 'Finish The Job': Report
Trump held several conversations with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine about whether Washington should walk away from negotiations and return to a broader military campaign against Tehran.
Trump Took In About $1.2 Billion From Crypto Businesses Last Year
Trump also took in millions last year from selling Trump-branded Bibles, sneakers and other small items in another unprecedented move for the presidency. The sale of Trump-branded watches alone brought in $4.7 million.
"Unbreakable Alliance": US Signs Deal To Build Permanent Embassy In Jerusalem
US ambassador Mike Huckabee said during a signing ceremony at Israel's foreign ministry that Washington "recognises Jerusalem as the eternal, indigenous, and forever capital of the Jewish people".
Satellite Data Shows Over 58,000 Buildings Damaged Or Destroyed in Venezuela Earthquakes
More than 1,900 people were killed, 10,500 injured and thousands remain missing following the earthquakes.
German Prosecutors Charge Suspect In Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage
Federal prosecutors confirmed that a man had been charged over the explosion, with German media reporting that he was a Ukrainian national said to be the head of the team that carried out the operation.
Why These Cities And Shrines Were Chosen For Ali Khamenei's Funeral Journey
From the seat of power in Tehran to the Shia holy cities of Qom, Karbala, Najaf and finally Mashhad, each stop holds symbolic importance.
"Everybody's Profiting": Trump Defends Earning More Than $1 Billion On Crypto
Asked about criticisms that he was using his position to enrich himself, the billionaire president said his earnings were placed in blind trusts to ensure that he could not do so.
A Peek Inside Trump's $400 Million Qatar-Gifted Air Force One On Debut Trip
Reporters are generally not permitted to take photos on the plane unless US President Donald Trump is present. But on Wednesday, Trump administration staffers posted images of the plane's interior on social media.
Israel Says Troops Will Stay In Lebanon, Syria, Gaza "Until Further Notice"
Israel and Lebanon signed a US-sponsored framework agreement on Friday to pave the way for peace between the two countries and disarm Iran-backed group Hezbollah.
No Names, No Faces, No Phones: Secret Lives Of Ukraine's Shadow Drone Unit
The retaliatory attacks on Russian military sites and oil refineries they carry out have embarrassed President Vladimir Putin, who four years ago thought he could capture Kyiv in a matter of days.
