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The China-US AI Race Enters a New (and More Dangerous) Phase
A new tech cold war is underway -- and accelerating.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:
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It is high time African states re-asserted their health sovereignty
Some provisions of the World Health Organisationβs International Health Regulations and draft Pandemic Agreement impinge on the sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship and centralise medical care
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong police smash loan shark syndicate, arresting 24 including 12-year-old
Syndicate allegedly charged 5,000 borrowers interest rates of 100 per cent or more, police say.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Will Meta lawsuits shape Africa's data privacy laws?
African countries are stepping up efforts to hold global tech giants like Meta accountable for data privacy violations. Could this mark a turning point in the continent's digital sovereignty?
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Telemetry Exchange Could Anchor China-US Strategic Stability Dialogues
Strategic competition without adequate information risks misinterpretation, miscalculation, and unintended escalation.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Africa: Official Launch of the UTI-Diag Project - Innovating for Better Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections
[Institut Pasteur de Dakar] The UTI-Diag project, a groundbreaking multisectoral initiative, officially launches with key objectives to: (i) improve the detection and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs); (ii) reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics and help fight antibiotic resistances (AMR) in human health; and (iii) enhance access, adoption, and implementation of novel diagnostic tools in low-resource...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Africa: Africa CEO Forum 2025 - Towards an Ambitious New Deal Between Public Governance and Private Investment
[Africa CEO Forum] Abidjan -- Concluded on May 13 in Abidjan, the AFRICA CEO FORUM 2025 - co-organized by Jeune Afrique Media Group and the IFC - brought together over 2,800 economic and political leaders from 90 countries. This 12th edition marks a strategic turning point in consolidating an ambitious public-private partnership for the continent. This year's edition stood out through concrete commitments: four major...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:EU takes 'wait and see' approach on Hungary's latest assault on civil society
The European Commission is eyeing a new draft Hungarian law against civil society but won't comment until it's passed.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Geopolitics and sex mark Europe's 'insane' song contest
Israeli war propaganda will vie for attention with sex and glitter in Saturday's "kind of insane" Eurovision song contest finals in Switzerland.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Best live albums, 'Partir un jour' and Tony Todd's final bow: This weekβs culture catch-up
In this weekβs culture catch-up, we dive into the live albums every collector needs on vinyl, deliver our verdict on 'Partir Un Jour' - the opening film at Cannes - and bid farewell to Tony Todd in the latest Final Destination movie.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:EU Commission still lacking lead scientific advisor on AI despite dozens of applications
The advisor should lead the scientific approach on General-Purpose AI within the AI unit of the European Commission.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:How will the Indus water treaty freeze affect South Asia?
India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire β but New Delhi says the 64-year-old Indus Waters Treaty remains "in abeyance." What does that mean for water-sharing in the region and beyond?
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Have Trump and Netanyahu fallen out over Gaza?
Donald Trump's Gulf visit was closely watched in Israel, but overshadowed by speculations in Israel that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump are no longer on the same page.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Alibaba cements AI leadership as cloud unit reports fastest growth since 2022
Internally, the company is also betting big on the integration of AI technologies with its traditional e-commerce business.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Eurovision: Here are the contest's strongest geopolitical alliances throughout the years
The Meds tend to vote for each other, while France has strong bonds with Israel and Armenia. Baltic countries love Ukraine and their Nordic neighbours.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:China Hopes a Fair, Lasting, and Binding Agreement Between Ukraine and Russia
Chinese Diplomat Lin stated that his country supports Russia and Ukraine in starting direct dialogue. On Friday, China expressed hope that Russia and Ukraine would reach a peace agreement in the negotiations taking place in Istanbul, TΓΌrkiye. RELATED: Delegations of Russia and Ukraine Start Meeting in Istanbul βChinaβs position on the Ukraine crisis is consistent [β¦]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Chinaβs bid to survive trade war, PL-15 missilesβ first combat test: SCMP daily highlights
From the maiden voyage of a record-setting Chinese vessel to Beijing doubling down on its domestic economy, hereβs a round-up from todayβs coverage.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Romania recognises Africaβs essential role
Please share some of your highlights as a diplomat and in your personal capacity since arriving in South Africa. I was impressed by the meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of presenting my credentials, and the meetings I had with the South African officials at all levels. The warm way in which I [β¦]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Families grieve at hospital after deadly Gaza blast
An Israeli strike in northern Gazaβs Jabaliya has killed 13 people, according to Gazaβs Civil Defence, hitting a site that included a mosque and a health clinic.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Commissioner Hansen presents plan to cut farming bureaucracy in EU
European Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen presented his simplification plan to help farmers during a meeting organised by Euronews.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Chinese team taps DeepSeek AI for military battle simulation
AI-based system can create 10,000 combat scenarios in 48 seconds β a task that takes humans 48 hours, according to lead researcher.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Afrikaners' arrival in US as refugees sparks international debate
Amid a refugee resettlement freeze, 59 Afrikaners arrived in the US, welcomed by Trump officials, sparking debates over discrimination and refugee policies.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:HIV programmes will not collapse after Trump funding cuts, Motsoaledi says
The health minister said local investment and support from other global partners would keep the countryβs treatment efforts going
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Chinaβs 2025 National Security White Paper: βHolistic Securityβ Amid Rising Global Tensions
βNational Security in the New Eraβ will see the CCP expanding its βabsoluteβ leadership over a wide variety of domains.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Trump caps Gulf tour with America-first policy for peace in Middle East, South Asia
Trumpβs vision sits well with the UAE and Saudi Arabia, two Gulf nations closest to Washington, but its feasibility remains to be determined, analysts say.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Suzuki Dzire first impressions: Game changer in the budget segment or the new rideshare vehicle?Β
Building on the success of the Swift, Suzuki has released a budget sedan that could become a hit in South Africa
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Africa a βgeopolitical priority,β but EU-AU talks aim low
The draft agenda suggesting that no new policy offers will be on the table.Diplomats have briefed that they are not expecting any major announcements and that the meeting will be used primarily to take stock and prepare for an EU-AU leadersβsummit later this year.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Fuelling the future: Solar-powered charging for South Africaβs electric trucks
In a country where long-distance driving is the norm, an efficient charging network is vital for the use of fully electric trucks and commercial vehicles
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:French crypto entrepreneurs promised extra security after violent kidnapping attempts
There have been at least three attempts to abduct crypto sector leaders or their family members since the start of the year in France.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Namibia: 16 Namibian Companies Keen to Revive National Airline
[Namibian] A total of 16 Namibian companies have expressed interest in contributing to setting up a national airline.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Zambia: Zambia to Name Lusaka Road After Late President Geingob
[Namibian] Kasama Road in Lusaka, Zambia, is set to be unveiled in honour of the late Namibian president Hage Geingob on Friday, according to Zambian media.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: The Joint Learning Network's Concerted Effort to Strengthen UHC
[Nigeria Health Watch] Providing access to healthcare is widely recognised as a fundamental human right, as outlined in the Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO), which states that "the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being".
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Kremlin says Trump-Putin contact βextremely importantβ for Ukraine peace effort
Comments follow Trump announcement that he is ready to meet with Putin βas soon as we can set it up.β
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Frugal innovation upside in a high-spend, high-tech age
The current global conversation on technology focuses on, one, the big deals announced during US President Donald Trumpβs visit to the Gulf; and two, the high-stakes rivalry between the US and China or their race to dominate artificial intelligence. Yet this narrative overlooks a quieter set of evolving technology innovations and relationships: the surge and [β¦] The post Frugal innovation upside in a high-spend,...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:U.S. Businesses Race to Restock as China Tariff Cut Offers 90-Day Lifeline
The tariff relief came as companies finalize orders for the winter holiday season, making the timing critical for keeping shelves stocked. American retailers and manufacturers rushed to place orders with Chinese suppliers after the United States and China announced a temporary rollback of reciprocal tariffs, creating a 90-day window to rebuild depleted inventories. RELATED: US [β¦]
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