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BEIJING - A US congressional committee has launched an investigation into four US venture capital firms that have funded Chinese companies in the artificial intelligence, semiconductor and quantum computing industries, demanding information about their investments.

Areas around Timbulsloko are sinking up to 20cm annually due to rising sea levels.

It is forecast to hit land or pass very close to the Philippines’ northern islands from tomorrow.

Mr Kishida is reported to be mulling reshuffling his Cabinet in the coming weeks in a bid to shore up public support.

South Korea is meanwhile expecting monsoon rains to hit most regions until Monday.

Mr Xi is also expected to meet heads of states from Mauritania, Burundi, Guyana, Georgia and Fiji.

The boat sank with 40 people on board just after midnight local time.

Nao Hosaka's body was allegedly stuffed in a suitcase and dumped in a grassland near his home.

Initial investigations show that construction workers illegally placed a mineral with high water content on the roof.

The USS Annapolis entered a naval base in Jeju island, to load military supplies.

This includes labelling material produced by such apps as “AI-generated” or “AI-assisted”.

The new tax breaks will benefit Thailand’s filmmaking sector and also increase tourism.

The victims did not know Cho, according to police.

A 37-year-old male suspect, was armed with three knives, when he was arrested.

Ms Kiri Allan was being charged with reckless driving and resisting arrest.

To boost its support among Malay voters, PM Anwar’s ruling coalition badly needs to wrest Kedah back.

Used car sales in Asean and their related products and services are expected to exceed US$224 billion in 2023.

Several dozen activists lit coconut oil lamps and candles outside Colombo’s main cemetery.

Parliament has twice blocked Pita from becoming prime minister, which his supporters say was due to unfair rules.