China
Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes China's Tibet, killing 16, Xinhua reports
More than 12,000 people have been safely relocated, state media outlet Xinhua reported.
Iran's floating oil reserves, used for China sales, completely depleted, analysts say - report
China sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed shoal
Trump open to idea of joint meeting with Xi, Putin next month
Beijing pushes Tehran to help stop Houthi attacks following appeal from Saudis, Iranian sources say
China remains a factor Tehran cannot afford to ignore, but two Iranian sources said Beijing's interests were only one of many considerations.
India’s BRICS balancing act is keeping the bloc from becoming an anti-Western alliance - opinion
A stronger BRICS may challenge parts of the existing international order, but the New Delhi summit does not show the emergence of a unified alternative bloc.
China could acquire F-35 fighter jet technology through Saudi Arabia, US officials warn - report
The officials' fears stem from the United States' multi-billion-dollar sale of 48 aircraft to Saudi Arabia, which has been pending since November 2025.
Autonomous AI threats leave US and China minutes to prevent nuclear crisis, experts warn
Proposals include redlining nuclear systems, requiring human control over consequential cyberattacks, and establishing a hotline for incidents involving autonomous AI.
US allies in Asia concerned Trump may use Taiwan as 'negotiating chip' to secure Beijing trade
Xi will likely press Trump on Taiwan during their expected summit on September 24, and even a subtle change in US rhetoric could embolden Beijing and risk the region's fragile peace.
North Korea rejects denuclearization, vows 'ceaseless' nuclear buildup over US-led alliance
The spokesman said recent US-South Korean WMD response discussions amounted to an "open declaration of confrontation" and warned such actions could lead Pyongyang to invoke nuclear force provisions.
India pushes for bigger role in BRICS while it aims to avoid damaging ties with US
The outcome of the latest BRICS summit allowed India to present the group not as a vehicle for replacing one hegemon with another, but as one to help develop emerging economies.
Canada may become first associate member of EU, European Commission president says
Through its partnership with Canada, von der Leyen urged EU states to tackle climate change, competition with China, and other major challenges.
AI poses a less dramatic threat than in movies like 'Terminator,' but cannot be ignored - analysis
Absent some kind of new major regulatory campaign, experts are debating whether the next phase of potential AI messes will only hurt more but will still be "in time" to prevent meltdowns.
Iran's foreign minister to visit China on Wednesday
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit China on Wednesday.
