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Singapore, TikTok launch program to train media professionals in microdramas
Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and TikTok Singapore on Thursday launched a program to train media professionals in producing microdramas, including live-action and artificial intelligence (AI)-animated formats.
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China studies builds intellectual bridge for China-Arab civilizational exchanges -- experts
China studies is increasingly serving as an intellectual bridge for exchanges between Chinese and Arab civilizations, said participants at a China-Arab dialogue held in Cairo.
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US regulator probes Anthropic and OpenAI...
US regulator probes Anthropic and OpenAI over AI safety
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a broad investigation into artificial intelligence (AI) safety practices at Anthropic and OpenAI, multiple news outlets reported on Wednesday. The FTC has broad authority to investigate unfair and deceptive practices affecting consumers in the
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New bid to cobble Swedish govt after inc...
New bid to cobble Swedish govt after inconclusive polls
Sweden's parliament speaker held talks with party leaders on Wednesday to determine who should try next to form a government after an inconclusive September election.
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UK-France Channel migrant exchange deal ...
UK-France Channel migrant exchange deal scrapped: London
A year-old deal between France and Britain to return migrants crossing the Channel illegally on small boats has come to an end, the UK interior ministry said Wednesday.
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Highlights of Türkiye's aerospace and te...
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Highlights of Türkiye's aerospace and technology festival TEKNOFEST Southeast
Highlights of Türkiye's aerospace and technology festival TEKNOFEST Southeast
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China calls for improving global human r...
China calls for improving global human rights governance: envoy
China called on the international community to establish a just, equitable, and inclusive global human rights governance system guided by the Global Governance Initiative on Wednesday.Jia Guide, China's permanent representative to the UN Office at Geneva and other international organizations in
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China Harbor's dredging of Tema Port to boost Ghana's maritime trade
Ghana is advancing efforts to cement its position as the maritime trade hub in West and Central Africa with major dredging work by Chinese marine construction firm China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC) at the old section of the eastern port of Tema to create deeper berthing capacity to
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77th anniversary of founding of People's...
77th anniversary of founding of People's Republic of China celebrated in Benin
The Chinese Embassy in Benin held a reception Tuesday evening in Cotonou to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Xinhua observed at the scene.
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Cambodian king, queen mother return home after routine medical visit to Beijing
Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and his mother, Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, returned home safely on Wednesday afternoon after a month-long trip to Beijing, China, for routine medical check-ups.
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2026 Global South Modernization Forum ca...
2026 Global South Modernization Forum calls for effective use of AI
The 2026 Global South Modernization Forum was held in Cairo on Wednesday under the theme "The Rise of Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges for Modernization in the Global South."
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Italy seeks greater EU budget flexibilit...
Italy seeks greater EU budget flexibility amid rising inflation
Italy is seeking greater flexibility under European Union budget rules to cope with the impact of rising inflation driven by energy costs, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Wednesday.
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7 killed, 4 wounded in attack on vehicle in C. Syria: state media
Seven people were killed and four others wounded on Wednesday when unidentified assailants attacked a vehicle in Syria's central Homs province, state news agency SANA reported.
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US defense secretary unveils new 'Autonomous Warfare Command'
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that the department is creating the "Autonomous Warfare Command," a new four-star combatant command with service-like authorities built to "scale autonomous and robotic capabilities across the joint force."
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