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AI, Middle East escalation, Ukraine-Russia war on agenda for upcoming UN General Assembly
Nearly 130 heads of state meet with the post-World War Two order under strain and with the UN itself struggling to remain relevant and weathering attacks from Trump.
Israel cannot afford to ignore China’s growing strategic ties with Egypt - opinion
Classified F-35 aircraft components disappear after diverted to Hong Kong from Australia - report
China, Iran, Israeli groups weaponize AI for first-of-their-kind social media campaigns - report
‘Entirely false’ AI-generated intelligence report ‘almost started a war’ with China - report
As the US military ramps up plans to implement artificial intelligence, officials warn that mishaps could lead to “catastrophic miscalculations.”
US government website used AI search tool from China that FBI said copied Anthropic
The US government website used Alibaba’s Qwen model to search public regulatory comments before it disappeared Wednesday.
Any Saudi F-35 sale must safeguard Israel’s military edge, expert tells 'Post'
JINSA’s Jonathan Ruhe says Riyadh must prove its commitment to US-led regional security before receiving F-35s, with any deal preserving Israel’s qualitative military edge.
Beijing pushes Tehran to help stop Houthi attacks following appeal from Saudis, Iranian sources say
China remains a factor Tehran cannot afford to ignore, but two Iranian sources said Beijing's interests were only one of many considerations.
India’s BRICS balancing act is keeping the bloc from becoming an anti-Western alliance - opinion
A stronger BRICS may challenge parts of the existing international order, but the New Delhi summit does not show the emergence of a unified alternative bloc.
China could acquire F-35 fighter jet technology through Saudi Arabia, US officials warn - report
The officials' fears stem from the United States' multi-billion-dollar sale of 48 aircraft to Saudi Arabia, which has been pending since November 2025.
Autonomous AI threats leave US and China minutes to prevent nuclear crisis, experts warn
Proposals include redlining nuclear systems, requiring human control over consequential cyberattacks, and establishing a hotline for incidents involving autonomous AI.
US allies in Asia concerned Trump may use Taiwan as 'negotiating chip' to secure Beijing trade
Xi will likely press Trump on Taiwan during their expected summit on September 24, and even a subtle change in US rhetoric could embolden Beijing and risk the region's fragile peace.
North Korea rejects denuclearization, vows 'ceaseless' nuclear buildup over US-led alliance
The spokesman said recent US-South Korean WMD response discussions amounted to an "open declaration of confrontation" and warned such actions could lead Pyongyang to invoke nuclear force provisions.
India pushes for bigger role in BRICS while it aims to avoid damaging ties with US
The outcome of the latest BRICS summit allowed India to present the group not as a vehicle for replacing one hegemon with another, but as one to help develop emerging economies.
