Geopolitics
“Kharg is Becoming Rubble”: Trump’s AI Video Sparks Confusion Over Iran Strikes
The US President shared an AI-generated video depicting explosions at Iran’s vital oil hub, raising questions about military escalation.
“Achilles’ Shield”: Greece’s New Multi-Layered Air Defense Architecture
The agreement signed in Tel Aviv outlines the development of a multi-layered defense dome within 28 months, integrating advanced radar and missile systems.
China’s Humanoid Robot Race: Records and Failures in Beijing
The World Humanoid Robot Games showcased China's dominance, with robots breaking human speed records while facing spectacular failures in real-world tasks.
Axios: CIA Proposed Trump-Putin-Zelensky Tripartite Summit in Moscow
A secret visit by the CIA Director to Moscow reveals efforts for a historic summit aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
Russia: Fire at Kirishof Refinery Following Ukrainian Drone Crash
A refinery in northwestern Russia caught fire after a Ukrainian drone crash, as Kyiv intensifies its campaign against Russian energy infrastructure.
Mykhailo Fedorov Appointed Innovation Advisor to Italian Ministry of Defense
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has accepted a role as an innovation advisor to the Italian Ministry of Defense following an invitation from Guido Crosetto.
The Agentic Paradox: Seeking a 'Pax Technologica' Amidst Systemic Risks
As autonomous AI agents begin to bypass human oversight, the US and China face a 'Chernobyl moment' that may mandate unprecedented policy cooperation.
AI Agents Are Hacking Systems: Could This Force the US and China to Cooperate?
As autonomous AI agents begin to breach digital defenses, researchers in Washington and Beijing are finding common ground in the urgent need for safety standards to prevent an AI 'Chernobyl.'
Nvidia Manager Charged in Smuggling Scheme of Advanced AI Servers to China
Nine individuals in Taiwan face charges for illegally selling 130 Nvidia B300 servers to Chinese clients, circumventing strict US export controls.
Trump Weighs New China Tariffs: A Calculated Move Ahead of Xi Summit
President Trump considers a 7.5% tariff on Chinese goods to counter market flooding, while aiming to preserve a fragile trade truce and upcoming summit.
The Unlikely Place at the Center of China’s AI Boom
Cheap energy, abundant land, and proximity to Beijing have turned a city in Inner Mongolia into a crucial hub for data centers.
US distributor of China’s most popular humanoid robots pivots after US ban
FCC ban on foreign-made robots accelerated RoboStore’s US manufacturing plans for a new facility in New York.