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Disputed South China Sea airspace that Beijing claims as its own falls within Manila’s Exclusive Economic Zone, where the Philippines and other countries enjoy freedom of overflight.

After China’s DeepSeek gained global recognition, some argue that the U.S.-China rivalry in AI may be upended. In addition, the Chinese Communist Party is actively offering to help developing countries strengthen their AI capacity building. Observers said that China is selling its AI software to targeted regions, which can challenge U.S. AI and serve as a strategy for Chinese companies to get more business overseas. Click here for the full story in Mandarin. 

European imports of Russian LNG rise in 2024, as Ukraine warns profits are funding Kremlin’s invasion

European shipyards are providing vital servicing contracts to vessels carrying Russian gas, despite warnings that the profits are funding Moscow’s war on Ukraine. Meanwhile, a new analysis shows imports of Russian gas to the EU rose last year. Henry Ridgwell reports.

US Senators votes 51-49 to confirm Patel as director of the country's preeminent law enforcement agency, where he has promised an overhaul

Police say explosives were found on two other buses

An asteroid heading toward Earth will likely miss its chance to wipe out the planet. Plus, a possible new source of fuel for future flight. And the northern lights as only seen from above. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi brings us The Week in Space.

In a statement, Somalia's Ministry of Information said that militants used explosives to attack the bases in the Middle Shabelle region

The now 83-year-old Republican from Kentucky was first elected in 1984

Azerbaijan’s government has been cracking down on independent media for years

It was not immediately clear whether US-Ukraine relations were smoothed

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Officials from some Western countries have said they want to see if the interim rulers will follow through on their promises of inclusive governance and protecting minorities

Luis Rubiales is fined more than $10K but acquitted on coercion charges

Makiv, a small town in western Ukraine, is grappling with the absence of men. Many have either fled, are fighting, or have died fighting the Russian invasion. Those left behind fear for Ukraine’s future as they struggle to rebuild their lives. Yan Boechat reports.

Laws already disqualify people in the country illegally from federal benefits except for emergency medical care

Impeached president appears in two courtrooms, first to hear criminal insurrection charges and then to face a Constitutional Court impeachment trial, both in connection with his Dec. 3 imposition of martial law

French troops leave another African country