DeepSeek's new AI chatbot and ChatGPT answer sensitive questions about China differently Chinese tech startup DeepSeek ’s new artificial intelligence chatbot has sparked discussions about the competition between China and the U.S. in AI development, with many users flocking to test the rival of OpenAI's ChatGPT. Science and Tech 28 Jan, 2025
China and US partners are moving closer as Trump returns to the White House China’s relations aren’t improving with every U.S. partner. World 22 Jan, 2025
US defense chief regrets China's decision not to meet during Southeast Asian security talks The decision by Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun “is a setback for the whole region,” Austin said after the first day of meetings. World 20 Nov, 2024
Global leaders congratulate Trump but his victory looks set to roil the world -- again Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Trump’s election win “history’s greatest comeback.” World 06 Nov, 2024
Biodiversity summit in Cali: Nepal's active presence needed As I write, multiple geopolitical crises and conflicts are unfolding around the world – in the Middle East, Sudan, Ukraine and the South China Sea. Opinion 28 Oct, 2024
Storm blows away from northern Philippines leaving 65 dead but forecasters warn it may do a U-turn Tropical Storm Trami blew away from the northwestern Philippines on Friday, leaving at least 65 people dead in landslides and extensive flooding World 25 Oct, 2024
Southeast Asian leaders meet in Laos to discuss Myanmar war and disputed sea ASEAN's influence has historically been limited even among its own members, but the forum has been a platform for engagement between superpowers and the region. World 09 Oct, 2024
China announces joint naval, air drills with Russia China has refused to criticize Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, now in its third year, and blamed the U.S. and NATO for provoking President Vladimir Putin. World 09 Sep, 2024
Southeast Asia top diplomats condemn Myanmar violence, urge peaceful means to settle sea disputes ASEAN has been pushing a “five-point consensus” for peace, but the military leadership in Myanmar has so far ignored the plan, raising questions about the bloc’s efficiency and credibility. World 30 Jul, 2024
Vietnam Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong, the country's most powerful leader, dies at age 80 Vietanamese President To Lam was appointed the party caretaker on July 18 while Trong received treatment for his ill health. World 20 Jul, 2024
Zelenskyy in Manila to promote peace summit, which he says China and Russia are trying to undermine Marcos pledged that his country would take part in the peace summit, Philippine Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said. World 03 Jun, 2024
Biden and Xi discuss Taiwan, AI and fentanyl in a push to return to regular leader talks President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed Taiwan, artificial intelligence and security issues Tuesday World 02 Apr, 2024
