Across The Region
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Dozens of countries endorse ‘blueprint’ for AI use in military, but China opts out
About 60 countries, including Indo-Pacific Allies and Partners such as the United States, have endorsed a “blueprint for action” to govern responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military.…
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Philippines, Vietnam boost military ties amid South China Sea tensions
The Philippines and Vietnam will advance defense and military relations and deepen collaboration on maritime security, a significant step by two countries concerned over Beijing’s assertive actions in the South…
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Malaysia won’t halt South China Sea exploration despite CCP protests, leader says
Malaysia will not stop its oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea despite Beijing’s unfounded claims that the Southeast Asian nation was infringing on its territory. Malaysian Prime…
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Australia, Japan boost defense ties in face of CCP incursions
Australia and Japan are increasing joint defense exercises amid shared concerns over the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) incursions into Japanese airspace and territorial waters. During their September 2024 summit in…
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South Korea Plans Mars Landing In 2045 As It Launches Space Agency
South Korea plans to make a Mars landing by 2045 and will spend $72.6 billion on space exploration over the next two decades, then-President Yoon Suk Yeol said at the…
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Cooperation Fortifies Japan, South Korea, U.S. Ties
Japan, South Korea and the United States are strengthening security ties in response to regional threats. The nations pledged to expand the multidomain exercise Freedom Edge to promote defense interoperability…
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India, U.S. Vow to Boost Defense, Trade Ties
India and the United States have pledged to boost defense and technology cooperation and remove long-standing barriers to bilateral strategic trade. Then-U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and his counterpart,…
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U.N. backs AI safeguards
The United Nations General Assembly approved its first resolution on artificial intelligence (AI) in March 2024, giving global support to an effort to ensure the powerful technology benefits all nations,…
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South Korea Summit Warns of AI Risks to Democracy
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol called fake news and information manipulation based on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology threats to democracy, as attendees at a March 2024 global…
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EU, U.S. Hail Closer Approach Toward PRC
The European Union and the United States are “increasing alignment” in their approach toward the People’s Republic of China (PRC), especially regarding microchips, supply chains and green technology. “What we’ve…
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