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South Korea’s president urges APEC nations to embrace AI as an opportunity

South Korea’s president urges APEC nations to embrace AI as an opportunity

Lee Jae Myung also calls for joint action among Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation members to tackle declining birth rates

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Trump offers tariff cuts to China if it cracks down on fentanyl exports
31.10.2025

Trump offers tariff cuts to China if it cracks down on fentanyl exports

US president says he will lift all fentanyl-related tariffs on Chinese goods if Beijing curbs exports of drug and precursor chemicals used in its production

US House speaker warns against 'nuclear option' as Trump urges end to Senate filibuster
31.10.2025

US House speaker warns against 'nuclear option' as Trump urges end to Senate filibuster

'Filibuster has traditionally been viewed as a very important safeguard,' says Mike Johnson

China launches mice, youngest astronaut into space
31.10.2025

China launches mice, youngest astronaut into space

Shenzhou-21 crew to carry out 27 new scientific, applied research projects during 6-month stay at China’s Tiangong space station

Russia says it will resume nuclear tests if other countries do so
31.10.2025

Russia says it will resume nuclear tests if other countries do so

‘If they begin testing, we will do the same,’ Sergey Shoygu warns after US President Donald Trump’s order to Pentagon

Germany 'concerned' over China’s rare earth export control measures
31.10.2025

Germany 'concerned' over China’s rare earth export control measures

Berlin welcomes ‘easing of tensions in conflict between USA and China’ over export of critical raw minerals