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Halting AI race unrealistic as caution becomes losing strategy — expert
"Capabilities are outpacing control mechanisms, particularly in terms of autonomy and cyberattacks," Dmitry Tkachev said
Putin Envoy, U.S. Officials Discussed Ukraine War and Energy Initiatives, U.S. Official Says
Dmitriev had meetings with representatives of the U.S. Treasury and Energy departments during his visit to Washington, sources told Reuters.
AI giant promises investors ‘existential risk to humanity’
Anthropic has warned investors that its AI could pose “existential risks to humanity,” as it seeks to boost its value ahead of an IPO Read Full Article at RT.com
Rahul Bajoria, Bank of America Chief Economist, on India’s Manufacturing Ambitions
Why has India's manufacturing sector has remained stuck at around 15 percent of GDP despite decades of rapid growth?
Why Has the Maldives Inserted Itself Into the Chagos Sovereignty Dispute?
Muizzu has promised to submit evidence supporting the Maldives’ claim to Chagos to relevant international bodies.
'I was lured into a trap': Evan Gershkovich on moment that led to 16 months in Russian jail
The US journalist says he realised he was a "a pawn in a greater game" when he was not interrogated or tortured by FSB agents.
Ukraine's 2027 budget deficit projected at 37% of GDP
Forecasts suggest the country could lose up to 6% of its GDP due to ongoing combat operations
Israeli settlers attack West Bank village and block Palestinian family's return home
Two homes belonging to the al-Tubasi family were set on fire and Israeli security forces were also targeted by settlers.
VTB net profit under IFRS for 8M falls 4%
According to the report, the bank's net profit surged by 106.7% year-on-year to $584 mln in August
US strategic petroleum reserve hits lowest level since 1982 — Reuters
It fell to 283.8 million barrels
US officials hold constructive talks on Ukraine with Russian envoy — media
The participants discussed possible US-Russian energy initiatives after the conflict ends
US Republicans Weren’t Happy With Trump’s Hosting of Xi
A spate of Republican senators took umbrage at Trump's reception of “a brutal, unelected, and oppressive dictator.”
Pentagon breach exposed data on over 3 million people – media
A Pentagon personnel system breach has reportedly exposed Social Security numbers and military job details of more than 3 million people Read Full Article at RT.com
French hard-right leader accuses opponents of 'total war' after claims of antisemitism
National Rally President Jordan Bardella says he will sue for libel over comments he is accused of making as a young activist.
Ukrainian capital Kiev is turning into frontline city — newspaper
Kiev is unable to carry out the mass deployment of the necessary interceptors in the capital to counter the Russian Armed Forces, the publication says
Iran to pay women about $40,000 for capturing one US soldier, army says
Iran is prepared to consider payments to residents of other countries in the region for similar actions, General Mohammad Akraminia said
IN BRIEF: What we know about Ukrainian attack on railroad in Russia’s Bryansk Region
A Russian Railways repair team has started relief work after examining the scene
EU leaders are trying hard to drag their countries into conflict with Russia — Medvedev
The politician noted that the chances of plunging the world into a new conflict were the highest since 1945
Spain announces new housing measures after protests over 87-year-old woman's eviction
The measures include a proposed ban on evictions until 2030 and the automatic renewal of tenant contracts.
Lavrov urges study of Russian military doctrine amid Polish plans to make Patriot missiles
Polish authorities are currently preparing the 50th tranche of military aid to Ukraine
Pakistan and Terrorism: When the Tables Turn
Islamabad cannot use its own people’s suffering to erase its record of supporting forces that have devastated lives in other countries.
Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,410 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
Two former Hungarian ministers detained over suspected bribery and misuse of public funds
Ministers from Viktor Orbán’s former far-right government arrested after MPs vote to lift their immunityTwo ministers in Viktor Orbán’s former far-right government suspected separ…
Iran threatens to attack Mideast infrastructure after Trump dismisses Hormuz proposal
Tehran awaiting 'final US response' from mediators to its demands for truce, end of blockade, and sanctions relief as preconditions for nuclear talks; Russia says Iran should stay…