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Trump visits China amid escalating Indo-Pacific security competition
The Indo-Pacific region is experiencing a period of heightened security competition, with the U.S. and Japan conducting joint military drills and strengthening defense ties with Indonesia. Taiwan has also approved signi…
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South Korea's KOSPI faces headwinds from US CPI, semiconductor weakness
South Korea's KOSPI stock index is predicted to open lower on May 13, influenced by elevated U.S. CPI figures and a downturn in the semiconductor industry. Despite high volatility, analysts foresee a potential recovery …
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Trump's negotiation tactics falter as China asserts itself
Donald Trump's negotiation tactics appear to be faltering as China adopts a more assertive stance ahead of upcoming summits. Reports indicate that Washington is demanding significant purchases of U.S. agricultural produ…
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Canadian business travel to US plummets amid geopolitical tensions
Canadian business leaders and tourists are significantly reducing their travel to the U.S., with a 42% median decline in visits to U.S. metropolitan areas reported by the University of Toronto. This trend extends beyond…
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Trump brings Musk, Cook to China for AI and trade talks
President Donald Trump is traveling to Beijing this week for a meeting with President Xi Jinping, and he is bringing several prominent U.S. executives with him. Among the invitees are Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Apple CEO T…
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China mandates 70% AI penetration as US-China performance gap closes
China is mandating a 70% AI penetration in key industries by next year, signaling a significant push for AI adoption. This development occurs as the performance gap between U.S. and Chinese AI capabilities has reportedl…
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China's total debt ratio doubles, exceeding 300% of GDP
China's total debt-to-GDP ratio, excluding the financial sector, has surpassed 300%, doubling since 2010 and significantly outpacing the U.S. and other major economies. This surge is driven by increased borrowing from c…
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US HIV aid cuts lead to Aids resurgence in Zambia
Aids is re-emerging in parts of Zambia, a year after the U.S. reduced its HIV assistance. The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has been a critical source of funding for HIV prevention and treatme…
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Vance meets Qatari mediator as US awaits Iran's response to peace plan
Vice President Vance met with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdul Rahman al-Thani to discuss ongoing mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran. The meeting occurred as the U.S. awaits Iran's response to a …
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Microsoft Research builds realistic US power grid dataset from open data
Microsoft Research has developed a pipeline to construct realistic electric transmission grid models using only publicly available data. This initiative addresses the challenge of restricted access to critical infrastru…
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Ray Dalio: US faces 'great turbulence' from debt, AI, and global rivalry
Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, warns that the U.S. is entering a period of "great turbulence" driven by five converging forces. He highlights the nation's significant debt crisis, internal political confl…
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Iran establishes agency to tax ships in Strait of Hormuz amid peace talks
Iran has established a new government agency, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, to regulate and tax ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This move has raised concerns about international shipping and freedom of …
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Gas prices to remain elevated despite potential Iran peace deal
Gas prices are expected to remain elevated for an extended period, even if a U.S.-Iran peace deal is reached soon. While the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would provide some relief, global oil markets will likely st…
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Road Risk Monitor forecasts U.S. road incidents using live weather and road data
Researchers have developed the Road Risk Monitor, a system designed to forecast road incidents across the United States. This system integrates historical incident data, live weather information, and national road geome…
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Yale report: AI could cut US debt, but only if displaced workers are ignored
A Yale Budget Lab report suggests that AI could potentially address the U.S.'s $39 trillion national debt by significantly boosting productivity. However, this scenario hinges on the government forgoing support for work…
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Goldman Sachs: US data center power demand to double by 2027 amid AI boom
Goldman Sachs predicts a significant surge in U.S. data center electricity demand, projecting it to more than double from 31GW in 2025 to 66GW by 2027. This expansion is driven by the rapid growth of AI data centers, wh…
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US bans Chinese EV tech, isolating automakers from global standards
The U.S. has banned Chinese software from vehicles sold domestically, requiring automakers to certify their connected systems are free of Chinese code starting this July. This policy contrasts with global trends, as man…
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Europe faces jet fuel crisis as global oil supply dwindles post-Iran conflict
A potential jet fuel crisis looms for Europe in June as global oil supplies are projected to fall to 98 days of demand, with some regions facing even tighter constraints. Goldman Sachs analysts warn that jet fuel availa…
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US antisemitic assaults hit 46-year high despite overall incident drop
Physical assaults against Jewish people in the U.S. reached their highest point since 1979 last year, according to the Anti-Defamation League's annual audit. While overall antisemitic incidents decreased by 33% compared…
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Anthropic's Mythos AI uncovers thousands of cyber vulnerabilities, sparking debate
Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos, has generated significant concern due to its advanced capabilities in discovering software vulnerabilities. While Anthropic suggests Mythos could revolutionize cybersecurity by enabling…