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WorldMay 24

Secretary of State Rubio arrives in India for Quad meeting and diplomatic reset

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India Saturday for Quad alliance talks as Washington seeks to repair ties strained by trade disputes.

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WorldJun 10

Taiwan Opposition Leader Urges Against Being Used as 'Pawn' Amid Military Drills

Taiwan's opposition leader called on US and China not to treat Taiwan as a pawn while the island conducted anti-invasion military exercises.

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AIJun 10

ACLU Sues Florida Police Over Wrongful Arrest Involving Facial Recognition Software

A Florida man was wrongfully arrested for child luring after facial recognition software misidentified him with 93% confidence.

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FinanceJun 4

HSBC Under Investigation Over Lebanese Bank Scandal; Shares Drop on Hong Kong Curbs

HSBC faces formal investigation over Lebanese central bank scandal while shares decline on reports of Hong Kong banking restrictions.

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PoliticsJun 14

Senate Democrats Block Intelligence Bill Renewal Over Trump's Intelligence Chief Pick

Senate Democrats allowed the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to expire, protesting Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte to lead intelligence agencies.

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PoliticsJun 5

House Armed Services Committee Passes $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill After Marathon Debate

The House Armed Services Committee approved the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act following 14 hours of debate on amendments.

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AIMay 15

AI Sector Sees Major Funding Activity Amid Growing Investment and Expansion Needs

Multiple AI companies secure significant funding as sector experiences heightened investor interest and capital requirements for development.

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WorldMay 21

Xi Jinping Meets Putin in Beijing, Calls for Middle East Ceasefire

Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, where Xi called for ending Middle East conflicts.

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WorldJun 10

Hong Kong charges 7 people, 2 firms over fire that killed 168

Seven individuals and two companies face manslaughter and other charges over November's deadly Hong Kong apartment fire.

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WorldMay 30

Pentagon Chief Addresses Iran Tensions and China Military Buildup

Defense Secretary discussed potential military responses to Iran and warned allies about China's defense expansion during recent statements.

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WorldMay 3

US bypasses Congress for $8.6 billion Middle East military sales

The United States used emergency authority to approve $8.6 billion in military equipment sales to Middle Eastern allies without standard congressional review.

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WorldJun 10

Analysis: Middle East and Ukraine conflicts present challenges for world leaders

Commentary pieces examine how ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine have created strategic difficulties for involved nations and leaders.

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FinanceJun 2

Blackstone Raises $13.1 Billion for Largest Asia Private Equity Fund

Private equity giant Blackstone successfully closed its largest Asia-focused fund at $13.1 billion, marking a significant milestone in regional investment.

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PoliticsJun 5

US Imposes Sanctions on Cuban President Díaz-Canel and Family Members

The Treasury Department sanctioned Cuba's president, his wife, and three others as part of expanded pressure on the island's government.

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FinanceMay 28

Goldman Sachs Raises S&P 500 Target to 8,000 on Strong Earnings Outlook

Goldman Sachs increased its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 8,000, citing expectations for strong corporate earnings performance.

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