The United States has unveiled a new military strategy aimed at securing what it calls overwhelming dominance in artificial intelligence, as Washington seeks to stay ahead of China in the accelerating race to apply AI to warfare and defence planning. Senior US defence
Taiwan has begun early-stage joint production of 155mm artillery shells with the United States, marking a significant step in efforts to strengthen ammunition resilience amid fears of a potential blockade or high-intensity conflict with China. The move reflects growing concern in Taipei about
Nearly a decade after his death, Muhammad Ali’s legacy is being formally honoured by the United States with the release of a commemorative postage stamp, turning one of the boxing legend’s most famous jokes into reality. Ali once quipped that becoming a stamp
China’s embassy in the United States has criticised Washington for what it called coercive economic tactics after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs targeting countries that continue to trade with Iran. The move has heightened tensions between major powers and raised
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has said that US military intervention against drug cartels is unnecessary, following what she described as a constructive conversation with Donald Trump. Her remarks come amid renewed debate over cross-border security cooperation and how Washington and Mexico City should
Malaysia’s latest trade agreement with the United States is proving hard to swallow for many consumers and food professionals, as concerns grow over the quality, taste and standards of imported American poultry. While officials argue the pact brings economic benefits and improved market
China’s investors are reassessing their exposure across Latin America after US President Donald Trump announced Washington’s intention to take temporary control of Venezuela, a move that has sent shockwaves through diplomatic, financial and corporate circles. For Beijing, the episode signals a potentially more
The prospect of the United States taking control of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves has sparked intense debate over who would ultimately gain and who would bear the costs. The discussion follows US air strikes on Caracas and the subsequent detention of Venezuelan leader
Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro appeared at a federal courthouse in New York on Monday, marking a dramatic and unprecedented moment in modern international politics. The appearance followed his forcible transfer into United States custody after a targeted operation at his Caracas residence roughly
A reported US decapitation style strike targeting Venezuela’s leadership has triggered unease in Taiwan, where security analysts and commentators are debating whether such an operation could influence future military thinking in Beijing. While Taiwan’s government has publicly downplayed the likelihood of a similar
