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Pakistan, China activate boundary joint commission in Islamabad for talks

The inaugural meeting of the Commission -- based on the 2013 Agreement on the Boundary Management System -- was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad on Wednesday

'Hostile act': Trump warns EU with tariffs over Canada's associate status

The EU has proposed making Canada its first associate member, prompting Trump to warn of 'very heavy tariffs' if he sees the move as a 'hostile act' by Europe

Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street falls following Fed rate hike

Japan, South Korea and Australia gained, while Hong Kong and Shanghai declined after the US Federal Reserve raised its key rate by 25 basis points to 3.75-4 per cent

'Hopefully we are towards end' of Iran war, says Trump as conflict drags on

Trump is expected to meet leaders or foreign ministers from six Gulf Cooperation Council states in New York next week to discuss US postwar plans, Axios reported

Is Canada joining the EU? The story behind its 'associate member' plan

The EU wants Canada to become its first 'associate member', paving the way for closer economic and defence ties, but the proposed status has no established legal framework yet

Huawei set to unveil new AI chips as it challenges Nvidia in China

The Ascend 960 chips are expected to be commercially available in 2027 as Huawei seeks to expand its AI hardware footprint despite US export restrictions

War, extreme weather put Asia's food security at risk: Verisk Maplecroft

Fuel and fertiliser disruptions from the Iran war, alongside El Niño-linked weather extremes, are threatening crops and could worsen food inflation across vulnerable Asian economies

UN chief urges AI rivals to cooperate, warns against 'race on safety'

Antonio Guterres said AI development is moving faster than understanding of its risks and called for global coordination, guardrails and human oversight

Trump's 51st-state push drives Canada closer to the European Union

The invitation by the EU for Canada to become an "associate member" is a sign of Trump's brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America's closest friends

US troops must prepare to fight around the Moon: Trump's top military aide

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen Dan Caine said the US military must prepare to "fight, endure and win" beyond Earth as Washington expands its focus on warfare in space

Trump calls for US interest rates at 1% or lower after Fed rate hike

The US president renewed his push for cheaper credit after the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to a 3.75-4% target range

Iranian drones, missiles target US-contracted vessel near Strait of Hormuz

The strike involved four Iranian drones and at least one missile, according to Fox News; minor crew injuries were reported and several US personnel were aboard

From dancing to playing poker, is there anything fruit fly brain can't do?

For years, researchers worked to develop sophisticated imaging techniques to map the connections within the nervous systems of various organisms.

China Defence Minister Dong Jun urges nations to step up AI oversight

Dong also urged nations to "strengthen risk assessment, experience sharing, and the establishment of rules and governance."

European Commission Prez wants Canada to become EU's first associate member

European Union lawmakers gave a standing ovation after she made the proposal and then walked over to embrace Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney,

US Federal Reserve raises interest rate by 25 bps to 3.75-4% range

It's the first policy shift under the new Fed chief, who took office in late May after being selected by Trump with an expectation that he would cut rates

Microsoft AI chief says Claude training risks making AI harder to control

Suleyman called ​for removing all speculation ​about consciousness from AI training documents, arguing such language could undermine humanity's ability ​to control superintelligent systems.

Saudi calls attempted Mecca attack a 'red line', Houthis deny any role

Saudi Arabia accused Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels overnight of trying to attack Islam's holiest city, prompting condemnation from countries in the region but no sign of military support

US stock market: Nasdaq, S&P 500 climb ahead of keenly awaited Fed decision

The rate move will be crucial to investor sentiment at a ‌time when elevated Treasury yields, inflation and the escalating Middle ​East conflict have kept risk appetite in check

At least 60 killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan

At least 60 people were killed in a gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan state on Sunday, while a local rights group said some miners could still be alive underground