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Meta Makes Llama AI Models Available to US Government Agencies
Meta announced making its Llama artificial intelligence (AI) models available to US government agencies and contractors on Monday. The announcement came just days after reports claimed that the company’s open-source AI models were being used by researchers in China for military use. The social media giant highlighted that it will also make its Ll...
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China's Shenzhou 18 Astronauts Return to Earth After Six-Month Space Mission
The crew of Shenzhou 18, including astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu, has returned to Earth after a six-month mission on the Tiangong space station. They landed at the Dongfeng site in northern China on November 3, 2024. During their mission, they conducted various scientific experiments and set a national record for spacewalks. Ye Gua...
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China Launches Military Drills Around Taiwan, Sends A "Stern Warning" To "Separatist" Forces
China's drills come days after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Beijing against taking action in response to a speech by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te during the island's National Day celebrations.
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Outgoing Nepal PM Approved China Rail Deal Ahead Of Trust Vote: Report
A day before Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' lost a vote of confidence in Parliament, he gave a nod to an agreement to connect the Himalayan nation with China by rail under Beijing's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative.
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"Presidential Alert" On Phones Across Taiwan As China Launches Satellite
Taiwan issued a national emergency alert on Tuesday as China launched a satellite, days before the self-ruled island holds a crucial presidential election that has heightened security worries.
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After Maldives Minister's Comment On PM Modi, Island Nation's Response
Social media posts by a minister and other leaders in Maldives days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Lakshadweep archipelago has triggered a row on social media.
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China's New Amended Criminal Law Punishes Those Giving Bribes To Officials
Days after President Xi Jinping exhorted people to maintain personal integrity, China on Friday amended its criminal law to punish those giving bribes to officials as part of its anti-corruption drive.
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China To Hold Training Drills Near Myanmar Border Day After Convoy Fire
China's military will begin "combat training activities" from Saturday on its side of the border with Myanmar, it said on social media, a day after a convoy of trucks carrying goods into the neighbouring Southeast Asian nation went up in flames.
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China Tightens Curbs On Graphite Exports Citing 'National Security'
China announced on Friday new curbs on exports of certain types of graphite, key to making batteries for electric vehicles, days after the United States slapped fresh restrictions on outflows of high-tech microchips.
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Vivo Executive, Three Others Arrested by ED in Money Laundering Case
India's financial crime agency on Tuesday arrested four industry executives including one Chinese national working for smartphone maker Vivo in India in a case of alleged money laundering, according to legal papers and lawyers working on the case.
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"If Anyone Dares To Look At Us With...": Rajnath Singh's Message On Independence Day
India has always been a peace-loving nation, but will not spare those with "ill intention or hostility", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, amid lingering border row with China in eastern Ladakh and Pakistan's support to cross-border terrorism.
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Beijing Records Hottest Day This June As Heatwave Sweeps Northern China
Beijing logged its hottest June day since records began on Thursday, the national weather service said, as swathes of northern China sweltered in 40-degree heat.
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Xi Jinping Calls For "New Socialist Tibet" After Concern At G7 Meet: Report
China's President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on Tibet to build a prosperous, harmonious and "new socialist Tibet" underpinned by unity and civility, days after Group of Seven (G7) nations expressed concern over human rights in the region.
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"Normalised Management": China On Border Row Day After India's Strong Message
A day after Union Minister Rajnath Singh's strong message to China during the first meeting of defence ministers of the two nations since the Galwan incident, his Chinese counterpart today called for "normalized management" of differences.
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TikTok US Ban: Lawmakers to Move Forward With TikTok Bill, House Speaker Says
US lawmakers will move forward with legislation to address national security worries about TikTok, US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy said on Sunday. The announcement came days after TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew was grilled by lawmakers from both parties over national security and other concerns involving the app, which has over 150 mill...
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Meta Makes Llama AI Models Available to US Government Agencies
Meta announced making its Llama artificial intelligence (AI) models available to US government agencies and contractors on Monday. The announcement came just days after reports claimed that the company’s open-source AI models were being used by researchers in China for military use. The social media giant highlighted that it will also make its Ll...
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China's Shenzhou 18 Astronauts Return to Earth After Six-Month Space Mission
The crew of Shenzhou 18, including astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu, has returned to Earth after a six-month mission on the Tiangong space station. They landed at the Dongfeng site in northern China on November 3, 2024. During their mission, they conducted various scientific experiments and set a national record for spacewalks. Ye Gua...
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China Launches Military Drills Around Taiwan, Sends A "Stern Warning" To "Separatist" Forces
China's drills come days after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Beijing against taking action in response to a speech by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te during the island's National Day celebrations.
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Outgoing Nepal PM Approved China Rail Deal Ahead Of Trust Vote: Report
A day before Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' lost a vote of confidence in Parliament, he gave a nod to an agreement to connect the Himalayan nation with China by rail under Beijing's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative.
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"Presidential Alert" On Phones Across Taiwan As China Launches Satellite
Taiwan issued a national emergency alert on Tuesday as China launched a satellite, days before the self-ruled island holds a crucial presidential election that has heightened security worries.
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After Maldives Minister's Comment On PM Modi, Island Nation's Response
Social media posts by a minister and other leaders in Maldives days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Lakshadweep archipelago has triggered a row on social media.
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China's New Amended Criminal Law Punishes Those Giving Bribes To Officials
Days after President Xi Jinping exhorted people to maintain personal integrity, China on Friday amended its criminal law to punish those giving bribes to officials as part of its anti-corruption drive.
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China To Hold Training Drills Near Myanmar Border Day After Convoy Fire
China's military will begin "combat training activities" from Saturday on its side of the border with Myanmar, it said on social media, a day after a convoy of trucks carrying goods into the neighbouring Southeast Asian nation went up in flames.
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China Tightens Curbs On Graphite Exports Citing 'National Security'
China announced on Friday new curbs on exports of certain types of graphite, key to making batteries for electric vehicles, days after the United States slapped fresh restrictions on outflows of high-tech microchips.
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Vivo Executive, Three Others Arrested by ED in Money Laundering Case
India's financial crime agency on Tuesday arrested four industry executives including one Chinese national working for smartphone maker Vivo in India in a case of alleged money laundering, according to legal papers and lawyers working on the case.
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"If Anyone Dares To Look At Us With...": Rajnath Singh's Message On Independence Day
India has always been a peace-loving nation, but will not spare those with "ill intention or hostility", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, amid lingering border row with China in eastern Ladakh and Pakistan's support to cross-border terrorism.
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Beijing Records Hottest Day This June As Heatwave Sweeps Northern China
Beijing logged its hottest June day since records began on Thursday, the national weather service said, as swathes of northern China sweltered in 40-degree heat.
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Xi Jinping Calls For "New Socialist Tibet" After Concern At G7 Meet: Report
China's President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on Tibet to build a prosperous, harmonious and "new socialist Tibet" underpinned by unity and civility, days after Group of Seven (G7) nations expressed concern over human rights in the region.
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"Normalised Management": China On Border Row Day After India's Strong Message
A day after Union Minister Rajnath Singh's strong message to China during the first meeting of defence ministers of the two nations since the Galwan incident, his Chinese counterpart today called for "normalized management" of differences.
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TikTok US Ban: Lawmakers to Move Forward With TikTok Bill, House Speaker Says
US lawmakers will move forward with legislation to address national security worries about TikTok, US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy said on Sunday. The announcement came days after TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew was grilled by lawmakers from both parties over national security and other concerns involving the app, which has over 150 mill...
