The UK is intensifying its efforts to assess and address AI risks by opening a new office in San Francisco.
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Vietnam Urges Apple Supplier Foxconn to Voluntarily Reduce Power Use by 30% amid Worsening Electricity Outages
Vietnam reportedly requested that Foxconn, an Apple supplier, reduce power consumption by 30% at its assembly plants in the northern region to prevent a recurrence of the electricity outages experienced last year.
South Korea Bans North Korean Pop Song Praising Kim Jong Un
South Korea’s media regulator has banned the North Korean pop song ‘Friendly Father,’ claiming that it, and the accompanying music video, was "linked to psychological warfare" against the government in Seoul.
Australian Telco Giant Telstra to Cut 2,800 Jobs by End of 2024 to Keep on Competitive Landscape
Telstra announced that it will cut 2,800 jobs by the end of 2024, especially products and services in its enterprise business.
AU, NZ Evacuate Nationals as Unrest in New Caledonia Continues
The foreign ministries of Australia and New Zealand have announced that it would be evacuating its nationals in New Caledonia as riots spark across the island regarding independence and nickel mining.
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Amidst Taiwan's presidential inauguration, the Chinese government made a significant move by imposing sanctions on Boeing and two other defense companies.
William Lai Ching-te has been sworn in as Taiwan’s new president, replacing Tsai Ing-wen after her eight-year tenure.
President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister have lost their lives in a devastating helicopter crash.
Canada is reportedly exploring raising tariffs on Chinese-produced electric vehicles (EVs) following the US decision to impose higher levies on these imports.
The IMF is urging the US to maintain its open trade system instead of imposing new punitive duties on goods from China.
Japan's SoftBank Corp. is banking on AI to tone down the voices of irate customers to help call center workers deal with such clients.
Slovak journalists are concerned that the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico would result in a renewed push for a proposal replacing the country’s public broadcaster RTVS.
The US has announced it blocked imports from 26 Chinese cotton traders or warehouse facilities tied to Uyghur forced labor.
The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram under concerns of insufficient child protection measures, with Meta facing scrutiny regarding compliance with digital regulations, particularly focusing on age verification tools and privacy safeguards for minors.
