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US 15 hours ago

Biden administration launches AI safety initiative, calling for public input on standards

The Biden administration is taking steps to establish standards for the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence, according to the White House.

China 16 hours ago

Chinese space crew accomplishes successful spacewalk and solar panel repairs

The Shenzhou-17 crew members aboard China's Tiangong space station completed their first spacewalk with the assistance of the robotic arm and ground staff.

US 16 hours ago

US faces opposition over defense proposal for permanent missile deployment in Palau

A U.S. proposal to permanently deploy Patriot missile defense batteries in Palau in response to China's expanding influence in the Pacific is facing criticism.

US 17 hours ago

FDA approves first genetic test to assess opioid addiction risk using DNA sample

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved AvertD, the first test designed to assess the risk of opioid use addiction in specific individuals, officials say.

Mexico 17 hours ago

Mexico's army faces criticism as data reveals majority of drug raids target inactive labs

The Mexican army is reportedly conducting very few raids on active drug labs each month, despite U.S. pressure to combat fentanyl trafficking, recent data shows.

Europe 17 hours ago

US, European Union raise alarm over electoral irregularities in Serbia

The European Union and the United States have called on Serbia to address concerns regarding irregularities in its electoral process, as noted by independent observers.

China December 7

Beijing denounces Biden administration's battery proposal

China said that the Biden administration's plan to restrict tax credits for electric vehicles if the batteries have Chinese-made content violates WTO rules.

China December 7

Congressional report calls for end to 'hemorrhaging' of US tech to China

A new congressional report calls for a swift response to the flow of sophisticated U.S. technology to China. This "hemorrhaging" poses a national security threat, the report claims.

Ukraine December 6

Protest by Polish truckers holding up military aid, supplies to Ukraine

A protest by truckers in Poland has led to a backup of military aid and supplies to Ukraine's armed forces. The protesters want to end Ukrainian truckers' permit-free access to the EU.

Mexico December 6

Former drug kingpins provided 'unparalleled assistance' in convicting El Chapo

Two informants, who once ran a multi-billion-dollar narcotics distribution network in the United States, were instrumental in building a case against Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.