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Brussels has moved to establish tech sovereignty amid growing concern that technologies from foreign providers could be weaponised against the Europeans
The high-altitude centre is expected to provide an advantage for China in its ongoing competition for technological dominance with the US
The programme aims to lift Patriot interceptor output to 2,000 missiles annually by 2030 while expanding the US defence industrial base
US forces launched retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets after Tehran attacked American troops, significantly escalating military tensions across the West Asia.
Affordable open-weight AI models are reshaping enterprise adoption, prompting businesses to balance innovation, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and strategic independence
Charges against Durov come as Russia restricts Telegram, one of the most popular messaging apps in the country
The consortium has narrowed the site selection process to three locations in the Gulf Cooperation Council six-nation bloc
Harish underscored that Indias stakes in the security and stability of the region are high and noted that Indias trade and energy supply chains are strongly linked to the West Asia region
A spokesman said Netanyahu, in Washington for the funeral of longtime Iran hawk Senator Lindsey Graham, had an excellent meeting with Trump and backs whatever path Trump decides to pursue with Tehran
The contract covers the purchase of between 300 and 400 man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS), including Chinese-made QW-12 and FN-16 missiles
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has consumed much of the Trump administration's focus this year, has also become gradually entwined with Ukraine
US says it intercepted Iranian missiles targeting military bases as crude oil surged, Trump pursued diplomacy and Strait of Hormuz shipping talks continued
Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency said there were no reports of damage to major public facilities and infrastructure, though authorities were still assessing the extent of damage
Authorities activated emergency measures after a powerful earthquake struck southern Japan, prompting tsunami precautions and heightened monitoring for possible aftershocks
Growing concerns over supply-chain disruptions and shrinking global fuel inventories have prompted Canberra to reassess its energy strategy, with policymakers seeking to bolster sovereign fuel capabilities and reduce the nations exposure to overseas market shocks
Republican Senator Tim Sheehys proposal also seeks to restore Trumps $100,000 H-1B fee, tighten visa rules and prioritise American workers.

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