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Artificial Intelligence, better known as AI, is no longer something you only hear about in research labs or sci-fimovies. It is a technology that we all use every single day, even without knowing it. It is also a technology that is actively changing who holds power in the world.   In September 2025, Albania introduced Diella, a digital avatar, as Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence. The move made it the first country to assign an...

Millions of Filipino families depend on remittances from relatives working abroad, businesses rely on smooth cross-border payments, and foreign investors need confidence in the financial system. All of these could be affected if the Philippines returns to scrutiny by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global body that monitors countries for money laundering and terrorism financing risks.   Why Regulators Are Worried Bangko Sentral ...

Canada, a country known for peace, has unexpectedly sparked a new global trade fight. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent visit to China produced a high-profile trade agreement that immediately triggered warnings from Washington. US President Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Canadian exports if Ottawa moves any closer to Beijing.   Carney has pushed back on the idea that Canada is pivoting toward China. He insisted the agreeme...

Philippine and US forces launched their first joint patrol of 2026 near Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. The operation brought together Philippine Navy and Coast Guard ships with US naval vessels and aircraft, conducting coordinated drills and maneuvers near the contested shoal, which has seen increased Chinese activity in recent months. Analysts say the patrol underscores the Philippines’ reliance on strong alliances to protec...

Malaysia is preparing its next legal and diplomatic moves after winning a major international arbitration battle against a group claiming to be heirs of the former Sulu Sultanate. In December, the Paris Court of Appeal struck down a $14.9 billion claim that could have forced Malaysia to pay massive compensation and even hand over assets belonging to the Malaysian public. The ruling ended a multi-year campaign backed by European lawyers and litiga...