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The robots are coming! In science fiction that is usually an ominous warning. In the real world, it is a prediction—and a welcome one. The field
Letter from Taiwan: inauguration day 2024
The 20 May 2024 inauguration of Taiwan’s new president, Lai Ching-te, was an exuberant and giddy celebration of democracy. The square in front of the
What prison sentence could Trump face following guilty conviction in hush money trial?
Donald Trump could soon become the first American president in history to serve time in prison after a New York jury found him guilty of
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In a normal presidential election year in the United States, the primary season helps to winnow down the fields of Democratic and Republican candidates, until there is
Europe Has Fallen Behind the U.S. and China.
A “competitiveness crisis” is raising alarms for officials and business leaders in the European Union, where investment, income and productivity are lagging. Europe’s share of
DIU, Air Force pick four firms to prototype modular testing drone
The Defense Department has selected four companies to develop prototypes of a modular drone that can be used to test payloads, sensors and other technology, and be
US, Philippines expand exercise to territorial edges amid tension with China
A Philippine fishing vessel was traversing Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea when two Chinese Coast Guard ships fired water cannons at both sides of the
srael launches new military operation in central Gaza
The Israeli military says it has taken “operational control” over eastern areas of Bureij refugee camp and the town of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza,
A CHINESE ECONOMIC BLOCKADE OF TAIWAN WOULD FAIL OR LAUNCH A WAR
Last month, China launched one of the largest military exercises in recent memory, nearly completely encircling Taiwan with dozens of warships and fighter jets. This
S House Republicans issue criminal referrals against Biden’s son, brother
U.S. House Republicans issued criminal referrals Wednesday against President Joe Biden’s son and brother, accusing them of making false statements to Congress as part of