Немецкий журналист Welt Кристоф Ваннер заявил, что удар ВС РФ по заводу американской компании Terminal Autonomy в Киеве является напоминанием Западу о законных целях российской армии. Он подчеркнул, что иностранный контингент на Украине также станет законной целью, если его размещение не будет согласовано с РФ.
Ant Digital Technologies is preparing a pre-IPO financing round, while database developer OceanBase seeks external equity funding. These moves highlight Ant Group's strategy to build independent capital structures for its spun-off units after its 2020 aborted IPO.
India's DRDO Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) successfully developed its first 350kg thrust-class expendable turbojet engine. This indigenous technology is crucial for platforms like cruise missiles and target drones, reducing import dependence and enhancing capabilities for non-contact kinetic warfare.
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham aims to strengthen No 10's executive power to drive a decentralisation agenda, addressing the paradox of Britain's overcentralised state and past policy failures under Sir Keir Starmer.
Baykar ve Leonardo, Farnborough Airshow'da K-SWARM programı kapsamında insanlı M-346 ve insansız Bayraktar KIZILELMA savaş uçaklarının otonom ortak formasyon uçuş testlerini başarıyla tamamladıklarını duyurdu. Testler, mayıs ayında Tekirdağ'ın Çorlu ilçesinde gerçekleştirildi.
Former Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tarlev stated that the Constitutional Court's decision to limit Gagauzia's rights is ill-advised, undermining Moldova's statehood and creating a dangerous precedent. He argued that the 1994 law granting Gagauzia special status peacefully resolved past conflicts.
Moldova's Constitutional Court has ruled the 1994 law granting special status to Gagauzia unconstitutional. The decision impacts the formation of the Central Election Commission and appointments to law enforcement and justice departments within the autonomous region.
A new report suggests that Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' is becoming more autonomous, particularly with the proliferation of drone technology. Groups like the Houthis and Hezbollah are increasingly manufacturing their own drones, reducing direct reliance on Tehran and making the network more resilient and unpredictable.
Hong Kong faces debate over its future as a global financial center amid shifting capital flows and geopolitical changes. The government highlights IPO success and financial index rankings, while experts suggest adapting by leveraging institutional strengths as its intermediary role with China diminishes.
Advances in AI, particularly reinforcement learning and large foundation models, are accelerating the development of general-purpose robots capable of performing diverse tasks independently in complex environments. While humanoid robots attract investment, other forms may prove more practical. Companies like Boston Dynamics and Agility Robotics are deploying specialized robots and working towards more adaptable machines for warehouses and potentially homes.
Kriti Sanon disclosed that she froze her eggs while gaining weight for her film 'Mimi'. The actress saw it as a way to avoid feeling pressured about marriage or having children by a certain age.
The author reflects on the physical pain and visceral experience of abortion, contrasting it with abstract political and feminist discourse. Drawing on historical accounts, the piece highlights how the particularity of individual experiences is often lost in broader debates, especially in light of recent reproductive rights rollbacks.
China's Article 63, concerning extraterritorial jurisdiction, targets actions undermining ethnic unity, not mere opinions. It refers to existing laws like the criminal code and constitution, building on decades of legal architecture.
Il nuovo presidente della Fed, Kevin Warsh, debutta al forum Bce a Sintra, delineando le priorità: stabilità dei prezzi negli USA, ritorno all'inflazione target del 2%, fine della forward guidance sui tassi e piena autonomia della banca centrale.
A doctor's viral account of intense parental pressure to accept an arranged marriage, including alleged financial control and attempts to discredit her, has ignited a widespread online debate in India about autonomy in marriage decisions for women.
Wirtschaftshistoriker Niall Ferguson und Ökonom Moritz Schularick trafen sich in Berlin, um ihre Ansichten zur globalen Lage im Kanzleramt und im Verteidigungsministerium zu präsentieren. Ferguson, bekannt für seine Bestseller, und Schularick, Leiter des Kieler Instituts für Weltwirtschaft, arbeiten seit 20 Jahren zusammen.
The European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee has approved the digital euro, a central bank-issued digital currency, to reduce the EU's reliance on US-controlled payment systems like Visa and Mastercard, which dominate 61% of euro area card payments.
Autnmy AI has launched the Road to Autonomy Index, a generative AI platform that evaluates and ranks autonomous vehicle companies based on operational data. The index, updated every 12 hours, covers robotaxis, licensing companies, trucks, and delivery bots, with China's Baidu Apollo Go currently leading the robotaxi rankings.
Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) announced a shutdown in Ladakh on June 23, accusing the Centre of reneging on agreements regarding legislative powers and constitutional safeguards. They warn of renewed agitation if demands for full statehood and Sixth Schedule status are not met.
Germany and France are collaborating on a Franco-German AI center to bolster European autonomy and national security, responding to US restrictions on AI model access. The initiative aims to foster homegrown AI capabilities and compete with global players.
Over 150 recruits at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with influenza, weeks after the defense secretary ended mandatory flu vaccinations for the military. Air Force officials have now ordered vaccinations for recruits as a containment measure.
The article discusses India's pursuit of self-reliance in defence, drawing lessons from Iran's missile and drone strategy and Ukraine's drone improvisation. It highlights India's diverse defence ecosystem and tailored approach, citing Operation Sindoor as an example of indigenous system success.
Rivian confirmed layoffs affecting less than 2% of its workforce, impacting service and customer teams, just a week after starting R2 SUV deliveries. This is the fourth round of cuts in 2024, aimed at boosting efficiency as the company pushes back its profitability goal.
France's government is replacing US firm Palantir with French company ChapsVision for large-scale data processing by the DGSI, aiming to reduce strategic dependencies in the digital sphere and build AI autonomy.
