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A former White House official warned that the United States may need to consider extreme measures, including espionage and military strikes on Chinese data centres, to prevent China from achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI).

Leon Black, a prominent private equity figure, is suing the U.S.

The Hong Kong Housing Bureau reported that 75.8% of flat owners (188 households) at Wang Chi House, the only block spared the worst of the Wang Fuk Court fire, have signed sales and purchase agreements to sell their properties to the government.

Hong Kong actor and director Louis Koo and his production company have been sued for HK$149 million (US$19 million) for an alleged failure to repay a loan from an offshore firm seven years ago.

Japanese trading house stocks rose after Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel stated the conglomerate plans to hold its stakes in these firms for decades, signaling long-term commitment.

The article discusses Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) as the dominant leader in robotic surgery with a premium valuation, raising questions about whether its operational excellence justifies its high stock price.

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Wren House Infrastructure Management is close to acquiring GIC Pte's stake in a European data center joint venture, indicating ongoing consolidation in the data center sector.

Chevron has committed to a $7 billion investment to double its oil output in Venezuela, aligning with White House efforts to increase production in the country.

Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt includes planned economic agreements, marking his first trip to the country in a decade and signaling potential trade or investment initiatives in the Middle East.

President Trump held a closed-door meeting with US oil refiners to discuss increasing domestic production of petrol and diesel, aiming to lower pump prices amid high costs and pre-election pressure.

US lawmakers advanced the bipartisan Foreign Robocall Elimination Act to identify foreign sources of illegal robocalls, following reports linking scam losses to Chinese criminal networks.