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Commonwealth sport has gained significant interest, with seven nations from four continents vying to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, including Canada, India, and Nigeria, alongside two mystery nations. Following Victoria's withdrawal as the 2026 host, Scotland will host the Games in Glasgow, serving as a pivotal step towards future events. The new collaborative selection process aims to encourage innovation and flexibility, with a host to be recommended by Commonwealth Sport at their General Assembly in...

Japan's approach to artificial intelligence differs from the US and China, focusing on business tools rather than consumer-facing models due to strict data privacy laws and language barriers. However, this global AI race has revitalized Japan's manufacturing sector, particularly companies like Nidec, Sanyo Denki, and Murata, which are now benefiting from increased demand for cooling and power delivery systems essential for AI infrastructure. As a result, these traditional companies are finding new growth opportunities despite...

Xiaofeng Wang, a cybersecurity professor at Indiana University, was fired on the same day that FBI and Department of Homeland Security agents raided his homes, prompting concerns among Asian students about potential political motivations. Previously, Wang had been questioned by the university regarding undisclosed funding from China for a project that also received US federal research grants. His dismissal via email contradicted the university's own policies, leading to widespread shock in the Bloomington community. Full...

Military Libraries Ordered to Review DEI BooksArmy and Air Force libraries have been directed to evaluate their collections for books related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) following a similar initiative at the U.S. Naval Academy, where nearly 400 books were removed. These orders, part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to eliminate DEI content from federal agencies, require that any books deemed to undermine meritocracy and unity be identified for potential removal....

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that the country's uranium enrichment is "non-negotiable" after US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff called for its cessation. The remarks precede their upcoming meeting in Oman, following talks aimed at reviving the nuclear deal abandoned by the Trump administration in 2018. While both sides view the discussions as constructive, Araghchi emphasized the need for consistent US positions to avoid complications, and noted Iran's commitment to engaging with allies like Russia...

The US-China trade war risks pushing the global economy into recession, with the World Trade Organization (WTO) warning that global output could drop by 7% if the two nations fully decouple. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala highlighted that US tariffs and China's retaliatory measures could fragment global trade, compelling countries to align with one bloc or another. She noted that poorer nations are particularly vulnerable and emphasized the need for diversification in production to enhance global...