geopolitics

War, empire, and the forgotten power of the United Nations.

China’s diplomats are on an “AI governance” offensive. At a May 5 United Nations meeting, China’s vice minister of science and technology championed China’s role in shaping U.N.-led frameworks that determine how the technology should be built and used. Just a week earlier, two top Chinese AI experts

Some have been hammered; even those who haven’t might be soon

Does the country’s manufacturing success leave space for anyone else?

Tehran vows to ‘not leave any mischief unanswered’ after the attacks

Russia is considering limiting exports of diesel and jet fuel, according to Interfax, as refinery run rates fall to multi-year lows amid Ukraine’s escalating attacks.

Japan risks losing out without drug pricing reform, warns AstraZeneca CEO

China amasses 30-day coal supply ahead of El Nino power crunch

Dollar steadies as hopes for Iran peace deal waver Reuters

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