At G7, European leaders tackle reliance on China for minerals

    G7 host France is pushing partners to agree a statement on critical minerals on Wednesday that could include measures to help the West reduce its reliance on China and shield investors from counter-measures and dumping, diplomats said. The leaders will discuss securing mineral supply chains, a central theme of France’s G7 presidency, alongside a broader…

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    AI may be an ‘industrial bubble,’ but its benefits to society will be ‘gigantic’

      Bezos says AI will create labor shortages, not displace workers

      Amazon founder and former CEO Jeff Bezos said artificial intelligence is more likely to create labor shortages than replace human workers, speaking at the VivaTech technology conference in Paris on Wednesday. Bezos also spoke about other projects including his ​space venture Blue Origin and his new AI startup Prometheus, providing an optimistic view. “I know…

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        Malaysian premier seeks ‘openness, inclusivity, cooperation’ as Putin prepares to host ASEAN leaders

        Anadolu staff 17 June 2026•Update: 17 June 2026 Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday called for greater “openness, inclusivity and cooperation” between Southeast Asian nations and Russia as President Vladimir Putin prepares to host leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the southwestern city of Kazan. Addressing the Russia-ASEAN Business Forum…

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