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Fears of Mideast war as US-Iran conflict flares
AFP, Published on 01/03/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Countries around the world voiced fears of a Middle East conflagration after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran Saturday, and Iran targeted US bases in the region in retaliation.
Frederick Wiseman, documentarian of America's institutions, dead at 96
AFP, Published on 17/02/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - US documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman died Monday, a representative confirmed to AFP. He was 96 years old.
Whack-a-mole: US academic fights to purge his AI deepfakes
AFP, Published on 04/02/2026
» WASHINGTON — As deepfake videos of John Mearsheimer multiplied across YouTube, the American academic rushed to have them taken down, embarking on a grueling fight that laid bare the challenges of combating impersonation driven by artificial intelligence (AI).
China demonstrates coast guard capability to Pacific nations, step towards high seas patrols
Published on 06/06/2025
» SYDNEY - China is taking further steps towards high seas boarding of fishing boats in the Pacific for the first time, risking tensions with Taiwanese fleets and US Coast Guard vessels that ply the region, Pacific Islands officials told Reuters.
China urges Philippines to stop 'provocation' in South China Sea
Reuters, Published on 23/05/2025
» BEIJING - China's foreign ministry on Friday urged the Philippines to immediately stop "infringement and provocation" in the South China Sea or face China's "resolute response".
Christie's first-ever AI sale angers some artists
AFP, Published on 22/02/2025
» NEW YORK - Christie's has launched its first-ever sale dedicated to artworks created with artificial intelligence, riding the AI revolution wave -- a move by the famed auction house that has sparked anger among some artists.
Israeli fire kills 2, wounds 32, on deadline for Lebanon withdrawal
AFP, Published on 26/01/2025
» KFAR KILA (LEBANON) - Israeli troops fired at residents of south Lebanon on Sunday, killing two and wounding 32, health officials said, as hundreds of people tried to return to their homes on the deadline for Israeli forces to withdraw from the area.
Sweeping Vietnam internet law comes into force
AFP, Published on 25/12/2024
» Vietnam began enforcing new internet rules on Wednesday, requiring Facebook and TikTok to verify user identities and hand over data to authorities, in what critics say is the latest attack on freedom of expression.
Philippine ship 'deliberately rammed' Chinese vessel, says China
Reuters, Published on 04/12/2024
» BEIJING — China Coast Guard said on Wednesday an official Philippine ship in waters around Scarborough Shoal "ignored" its repeated warnings, and "deliberately rammed" and "seriously threatened" the safety of one of its vessels.
Hong Kong mooncakes sold in fake Hermes, Gucci, LV packaging
South China Morning Post, Published on 13/09/2024
» Hong Kong customs has seized 12 boxes of mooncakes in counterfeit gift boxes bearing the labels of designer brands and arrested an online seller in the run-up to the Mid-Autumn Festival.