U.S. bipartisan lawmakers introduced a new bill, the No Adversarial AI Act, on June 25 local time. It aims to restrict federal government procurement and use of AI technologies developed by "foreign adversaries" like China, strengthening technical security for national critical systems.

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Malta: A Sunlit Immigration Hub for English Speakers, With Caveats

Malta, where English is an official language, has emerged as a prime destination for expats, thanks to its warm Mediterranean climate, high-quality healthcare, strong safety record, and low tax rates. These attributes make it particularly appealing to those seeking a sun-filled lifestyle, tax advantages, and the convenience of communicating in English.

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French Fencer Ysaora Thibus Cleared of Doping Charges, CAS Accepts "Kiss Transmission" Defense

French Olympic fencer Ysaora Thibus had her doping charges dismissed on Monday, after arbitrators accepted her defense that a positive drug test resulted from exposure to a banned substance via kissing her partner. The ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) echoes the 2009 verdict in tennis player Richard Gasquet’s famous "cocaine kiss case."

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WEF Unveils Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2025 at Summer Davos

At the 16th Summer Davos Forum on June 25, the World Economic Forum (WEF) officially released its 2025 list of Top 10 Emerging Technologies. The selected technologies include collaborative sensing, generative watermarking, green nitrogen fixation, nanozymes, engineered living therapies, GLP-1 drugs for neurodegenerative diseases, autonomous biochemical sensing, structural battery composites, osmotic energy generation systems, and advanced nuclear energy technologies.

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Twitch to Exit Russian Market Amid Regulatory Pressures, Facing $800,000 in Fines

Amazon-owned live streaming platform Twitch is planning a full withdrawal from the Russian market, citing concerns over economic viability and mounting regulatory pressures, according to recent reports.

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Singapore Leads Globally in Cross-Border Shopping Penetration with Strong Consumer Vigor

Singapore has shown strong momentum in the cross-border e-commerce sector, with a cross-border shopping penetration rate of 69%, ranking first in the world. Data shows that 98% of Singaporean consumers are willing to shop overseas, far exceeding the global average, and 69% of them make cross-border purchases at least once a month.

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Trump Administration Moves to Speed Up Offshore Critical Minerals Exploration

The Trump administration announced on June 25 that it will accelerate exploration and development of offshore critical minerals, foreign media reported.