Australia's Albanese urges US and China to strike AI deal ahead of UN talks
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on the United States and China to reach an agreement on artificial intelligence governance, saying humans must remain in control of the technology. He made the remarks while visiting Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, California, on his way to New York. Albanese said he would raise the issue of global AI rules with like-minded leaders at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly.He described AI as a global phenomenon and said there was a need for discussion about the framework for its rollout because the technology is moving quickly. Albanese said he accepts there are... [Continue Reading]
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US extends visa sanctions on Palestinian officials ahead of UN General Assembly
The United States has extended visa sanctions on officials linked to the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority ahead of next week's United Nations General Assembly in New York. The move means Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will again be unable to travel to the United States for the annual gathering in person. It also keeps the dispute over Palestinian representation at the UN at the centre of a wider diplomatic confrontation.In its statement, the State Department said the measures were being taken because of what it described as a failure to meet commitments and actions that undermine prospects for... [Continue Reading]
Efforts underway for Zelenskyy-Trump meeting at UN as Ukraine faces fresh Russian strike
Ukrainian and United States diplomatic teams are actively working to arrange a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump during next week's United Nations General Assembly in New York. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi said the talks are being prepared as a "meaningful" encounter at the 81st UN General Assembly session. Zelenskyy's visit is also expected to include a series of bilateral meetings and engagements with US legislators, business leaders and members of the Ukrainian community.The diplomatic effort comes as Ukraine reports another deadly Russian drone strike in the city of Nikopol, near the southern front line.... [Continue Reading]

