Brandon Daniel OGU
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US Anthropic Ban is Best Advert for Chinese AI
Bankers working for JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong were recently shut off from using artificial intelligence models from Anthropic. Consequently, both banks pulled the plug based on…
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‘China Opportunity 2.0’: Li Qiang Calls for Revisal of Western Narrative at Summer Davos
Chinese Premier Li Qiang stated on Wednesday that the western narrative of “China Shock 2.0” is not grounded in facts and should instead be phrased as “China Opportunity 2.0”. Speaking…
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Why Do We Have Government Regulations, and How Can We Improve Them?
The Foundations of Regulatory Intervention Debates over government regulation are a recurring feature of economic policy. Critics often argue that rules can be overly burdensome and slow down innovation. However,…
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As Vance Meets Top Iranian Officials in Switzerland, Trump Threatens Tehran from Afar
High-level U.S.-Iran talks on their interim deal to end the war had a tense start Sunday in Switzerland. Tehran took offense at social media and news comments by President Donald…
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China’s Universities Cut 12,000 ‘Obsolete’ Degrees Amid Race to Embrace AI Era
China’s universities are undertaking a massive reshuffling of their academic offerings to better align higher education with the nation’s development goals. Consequently, institutions are culling thousands of so-called obsolete degrees…
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Vance Heads to Peace Talks After Iran Says It Closed Strait of Hormuz
Vice President JD Vance headed to peace talks in Switzerland on Saturday. Consequently, this signals renewed efforts to keep an agreement signed by President Trump on track. However, Iranian security…
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Apple to Raise Prices Due to Memory Chip Crunch, Tim Cook Says
Apple plans to raise prices on its products to offset the surging costs of memory and storage chips. Chief Executive Tim Cook stated in an exclusive interview that these price…
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PLA scientists propose a plan to destroy US carrier groups from 3,000km away
The United States quietly pulls its most precious military assets away from the coasts of Asia. Consequently, they are falling back to places like Guam in Micronesia, a US island territory…
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AI is massively increasing China’s new weapon development speed: scientists
While much of military AI globally focuses on autonomous weapons and large language models, Beijing is pursuing a quieter transformation. A new study suggests China is embedding artificial intelligence in the…
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How China and Russia could team up to shift global science ‘centre of gravity’
Cooperation between China and Russia on science and technology could help stop US isolation. Furthermore, it allows the international science community to return to normalcy amid geopolitical tensions. This collaboration offers…
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US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday to end the war, call for the dilution of highly enriched uranium, and waive U.S.-backed sanctions. This historic initial agreement…
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US lawmakers warn next revolution in AI race must be in America, not China
Lawmakers and witnesses at a congressional hearing warned that the United States must ensure the next chapter of artificial intelligence innovation is written in America rather than China. Therefore, Tim…
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Going for gold: central banks expand bullion holdings as US dollar’s dominance wavers
Central banks will rapidly expand their gold holdings. Consequently, the global dominance of the US dollar will significantly fade within five years. The World Gold Council reported this ongoing de-dollarisation trend.…
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China declares branch of ‘Xi Jinping Thought’ as official party doctrine
China’s ruling Communist Party announced a new branch of President Xi Jinping’s political thought. Therefore, this new doctrine emphasizes governing the party with strict discipline and unified leadership. Additionally, it…
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China showcases anti-drone air defences at Paris show as conflict fuels demand
China’s largest ground-based arms manufacturer is displaying new air defense systems. Consequently, Norinco is exhibiting these products at the Eurosatory exhibition in France. Demand for these specific defense solutions is…
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China Sees First Retail Sales Drop in Over 3 Years, Prompting Talk of Stimulus
China reported sluggish retail sales figures in May. Consequently, this highlighted persistent weakness in domestic demand. Therefore, analysts predict the deployment of additional stimulus measures to address the widening imbalance.…
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Justice Department Decision to Allow Paramount Deal Surprised Staff Investigators
The Justice Department closed an investigation into Paramount’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Furthermore, senior leadership made this sudden decision before concerned career staffers could object. Consequently, the federal government…
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Deal Is Reached to End Iran War and Trump Orders Stop to US Naval Blockade
The United States and Iran have reached a historic agreement to end the war. Therefore, the strategic Strait of Hormuz will reopen. This decision offers great relief for the global…
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Trump’s Name is Gone From the Kennedy Center’s Facade After Court Rulings
President Donald Trump’s name no longer appears on the Kennedy Center’s facade. Matt Floca, the venue’s executive director, confirmed this compliance to a federal court on Saturday. Consequently, workers removed…
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Trump and Pakistan say Iran deal could be signed Sunday but Tehran signals more time is needed
Pakistan stated that the agreement to end the war with Iran is closer than ever. Additionally, President Donald Trump assured that the document would be signed this Sunday. Therefore, the…
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Germany and Japan Are Rearming Again, 80 Years After the War II
Germany and Japan are rebuilding their militaries. Furthermore, they are actively strengthening their bilateral ties. Therefore, their cooperation will increase during the upcoming G7 summit in Evian, France. In addition,…
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Do Not Let US-China Ties Spiral Out of Control, Ex-Treasury Chief Paulson Warns
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has strongly urged Washington and Beijing to carefully manage their escalating strategic competition to prevent it from spiraling into a broader military or economic…
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SpaceX IPO Draws at Least $5 Billion Order From BlackRock
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing to stage the largest public offering in history, aiming to sell an astounding $75 billion of shares in a single swoop—and investors are eagerly showing…
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Trump Cancels Iran Strikes, Says Peace Deal Could Be Signed in ‘Coming Days’
President Trump abruptly reversed course on Thursday, pulling back from aggressive threats to launch new military strikes and seize Iran’s oil infrastructure, insisting instead that the United States is nearing…
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Trump Has a Surprising Take on the Higher Cost of Living: ‘I Love the Inflation’
President Donald Trump took a surprisingly optimistic approach to challenging economic news on Wednesday. When asked about a new report showing the consumer price index (CPI) had jumped 4.2% over…
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Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan Kill at Least 13 People, Taliban Official Says
Afghanistan reported on Wednesday that new Pakistani airstrikes targeted the eastern provinces of Khost, Kunar, and Paktika, resulting in the deaths of at least 13 people and wounding 14 others.…
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House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a nearly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the next three years, officially sending the legislation to President Donald Trump…
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Preparing the Asia-Pacific for the Next Energy Challenge
The Asia-Pacific region is entering a highly complex phase in its energy future, driven by rapidly rising electricity demand, the aggressive deployment of artificial intelligence, and increasingly frequent climate-related disruptions.…
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Joint Statement on the U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue
Japan recently hosted the United States for an Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo from June 8 to June 9, 2026. The high-level strategic talks…
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Chinese Medical Team Arrives in DR Congo to Help Fight Ebola, ‘Filling US Void’
A five-member Chinese medical team has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for a three-month frontline mission to help contain an expanding Ebola outbreak. The specialists—whose expertise spans…