Asia
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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Robust AI Regulation
AI systems should never replace moral judgment or human responsibility.
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France to Return Bodies of Indigenous People Exhibited in Colonial ‘Human Zoos’
decision follows years of pressure from activists and descendant communities….
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Tehran Warns U.S. of ‘Surprises’ as Xi–Putin Meet in Beijing
underscoring the volatility of the Gulf standoff….
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Trump–Xi Summit Looms: Where Do US–China Tariffs Stand?
Donald Trump prepares to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing….
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US Intercepts Iranian Oil Tankers in Asia
Washington enforces its blockade beyond the Strait of Hormuz.
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China’s New Export Wave: Hotpot, Bubble Tea, and Sportswear
products such as hotpot cuisine, bubble tea chains, and sportswear brands onto the global stage
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Sri Lanka’s EV Tax Storm, BYD Just the Beginning
What began as a customs dispute over BYD electric vehicles has now escalated into a broader investigation into multiple EV brands entering Sri Lanka
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China Eyes Yuan-Backed Stablecoins to Expand Global Reach
China is reportedly exploring the launch of yuan-backed stablecoins aimed at boosting the international use of its currency
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China’s EV Industry Goes Global
China’s electric vehicle (EV) sector invested more in overseas factories than domestic ones in 2024








