Choosing artificial intelligence (AI) technology based on what it can do rather than where it comes from is critical for nations navigating AI sovereignty, Singapore's Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo said at the Asia Economic Summit on Wednesday (June 17). 

The Russian shipbuilders launched the construction of the ninth multipurpose nuclear-powered missile-carrying submarine of the upgraded Yasen-M Project

The French leader said that certain G7 members insisted on licensed production of weapons on the Ukrainian territory

The US leader emphasized that he would like to see the conflict end

Rostec is constantly improving unmanned aerial systems in cooperation with customers, the company added

At its previous meeting in April, the Bank of Russia cut the key rate for the third consecutive time since the beginning of the year, lowering it by 0.5 percentage points to 14.5% per annum

Total value of imported goods reaches 2.26 bln yuan

The Philippines heads the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2026

According to the statement, the Kiev regime is acting immorally within the conflict and is completely unbound by human notions of good and evil, which is why it is targeting children

Keir Starmer praised Andy Burnham as a 'fantastic asset' and said he wanted him to have a 'big role' in Government if he wins the Makerfield by-election tomorrow.

Monica Serro, 42, was loading food up in Sainsbury's car park in Arnold, Nottingham, when a council enforcement officer set upon her and accused her of littering last Thursday.

Gwenda Fong, previously deputy secretary for digital society and development at the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI), will be appointed chief executive of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and Commissioner of Cybersecurity effective July 1, MDDI announced on Wednesday (June 17).Fong, 48, has been the chief executive-designate at CSA since April 1.She takes over the helm from 61-year-old David Koh, who was appointed to the role on April 1, 2015, and concurrently as Commissioner of Cybersecurity since 2018.The incoming chief executive has over 20 years of public sector experience in technology, security and social policy roles. She oversaw Singapore's development of an inclusive and safe digital society in her previous appointment at the ministry.She also led the review and development of the digital society strategy, which the ministry said is a foundational piece of work in support of Smart Nation 2.0.

The president linked the move to his efforts to pass voting restrictions and said Jay Clayton’s hearing would be delayed until his replacement as U.S. attorney is confirmed.

A new spin-off in the Masha franchise will feature three adult bears, each representing a unique approach to parenting

A special board of artists will be assembled and a group will be selected to oversee the restoration

According to Velislava Petrova-Chamova, Sofia does not support sanctions that inflict damage to EU member-countries

According to Philippine Undersecretary of Trade and Industry Allan Gepty, this is a good opportunity to show that the states have a robust economic partnership

Lightning P, Lighting 13 and Lighting 2 unmanned aerial systems are designed for tasks that require high mobility

The K-159 submarine sank on August 30, 2003 near the Kildin Island while being towed for disposal

The Belarusian Football Federation expressed condolences to the families of those killed and injured in this incident

Iran is a long-standing partner of Rostec and Russian Helicopters, CEO of the holding Nikolay Kolesov said

Mikhail Mishustin noted that Russia is among the leading investors in Uzbekistan's economy

The Russian foreign minister expressed support for the understandings reached through the effective mediation efforts of Pakistan and Qatar aimed at de-escalating tensions in the region

TEHRAN – FAO Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, highlighted the global importance of rangelands, emphasizing the need for scaling up restoration efforts, strengthening drought resilience, and promoting sustainable agrifood systems.

TEHRAN – The World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Iran, John Jabbour, has described the Iran Blood Transfusion Organization as a successful role model in the region.

TEHRAN – Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has said that attacking universities is a crossing of red lines, highlighting that many universities and educational centers in the country were targeted by the United States and Israel during the recent war.

TEHRAN - Incidents caused by the recent US-Israeli attacks on residential areas in Iran do not end the moment the explosions stop. Their consequences often stretch far beyond the initial destruction, continuing for weeks and months, reshaping the lives of those who survive.

TEHRAN – Iran's representative at the BRICS Future Network Innovation Forum 2026, held in Shenzhen from June 16 to 17, proposed the establishment of a cooperation framework for the BRICS Plus partnership to develop future digital infrastructure, strengthen industrial cooperation, and promote cross-border interactions among member states.

England kick off their World Cup campaign against Croatia in Texas at 9pm UK time. It's a repeat of the devastating 2018 World Cup semi-final, which England lost 2-1.

While the amount of waste generated by each person in Singapore has reduced over the past decade, and nearly 4 in 5 households now recycle, recycling rates have decreased substantially.Singapore's domestic recycling rate was just 11 per cent last year, while the non-domestic recycling rate was 67 per cent.Meanwhile, the overall recycling rate was just 52 per cent last year, lower than the 59 per cent registered in 2019 when the Zero Waste Masterplan was launched — targeting a 70 per cent overall recycling rate by 2030.The overall recycling rate in 2015 was 61 per cent. It rose to 62 per cent in 2018, before falling to 59 per cent in 2019, and 52 per cent in 2020.The overall recycling rate then rose to 55 per cent in 2021, and 57 per cent in 2022, before falling back to 52 per cent in 2023, and just 50 per cent in 2024.In a media release on Wednesday (June 17), the National Environment Agency (NEA) said it will review the Zero Waste Masterplan and its «strategies to encourage reduce, reuse and recycle, so as to extend the lifespan of Semakau Landfill» — Singapore's only remaining landfill.

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