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    The Trump-Xi summit will touch upon the issue of AI

    A summit between President Trump and President Xi is expected to take place in Washington next week, with artificial intelligence (AI) anticipated to be among the topics of discussion. U.S. experts stated today that the two sides might discuss technology and governance mechanisms—including AI development safety, the establishment of a communication hotline for AI-related issues, […]

    The Trump-Xi summit will touch upon the issue of AI
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    Under U.S. pressure, Japan plans to raise defense spending to 3.5% of GDP

    Japan is considering setting a medium-term defense spending target of 3.5% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the next decade, aligning itself with NATO and other U.S. allies. This move could rattle financial markets already concerned about the spending plans of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. According to a Bloomberg report citing informed sources, Japanese […]

    Under U.S. pressure, Japan plans to raise defense spending to 3.5% of GDP
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    Man scouting restaurant locations encounters violent Chinese bandits en route

    According to a report by KTLA 5, a man was threatened with a weapon while sitting in his car—and forced to hand over approximately $70,000 in cash—while scouting locations for a potential restaurant in Southern California’s San Gabriel Valley. Police subsequently arrested a suspect in Covina and seized a loaded “ghost gun,” a money-counting machine, […]

    Man scouting restaurant locations encounters violent Chinese bandits en route
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    The Ebola epidemic is spreading at an accelerating pace

    The World Health Organization announced on Thursday (August 20) that the Democratic Republic of the Congo will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine—a move officials say will significantly boost efforts to contain the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak in history. The International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision, which manages the global Ebola vaccine stockpile, stated that […]

    The Ebola epidemic is spreading at an accelerating pace
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    Officials from the U.S., Japan, and South Korea hold consultations on North Korea’s missile test-launches

    The U.S. State Department announced on Friday (August 21) that it had approved the sale of Sidewinder tactical missiles and related equipment to South Korea, with the deal valued at approximately $125 million. Meanwhile, at the request of U.S. President Trump, the annual joint U.S.-South Korea military exercise “Ulchi Freedom Shield” concluded early on Friday, […]

    Officials from the U.S., Japan, and South Korea hold consultations on North Korea’s missile test-launches
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    Deadly flash floods strike Nepal

    Nepalese authorities stated that massive flash floods occurring on Wednesday (August 26) in the country’s region near the Tibetan border have left at least 95 people dead and hundreds missing, including foreign tourists. The Nepal Tourism Board reported that at least 384 people are missing, including more than 100 Indian nationals, three Americans, and citizens […]

    Deadly flash floods strike Nepal