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UAE joins Pacific Islands Forum as Strategic Partner

Koror, Palau: The United Arab Emirates has joined the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) as a Strategic Partner, marking a new chapter in the UAE’s longstanding relationship with Pacific Island nations and building on years of close cooperation. The decision was confirmed at the PIF Leaders’ Retreat, held as part of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Koror, Palau. The UAE joins 12 other Strategic Partners of the Forum: China, the United States, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, India, Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea and the European Union. The announcement follows the participation of Noura bint Mohamed Al Kaabi, Minister of State, on behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting, held from 30 August to 4 September 2026 in Koror. The UAE’s recognition as a Strategic Partner reflects its longstanding ties across the Pacific, including cooperation with Small Island Developing States in renewable energy, climate resilience, education, and sustainable development. Strategic Partner status will provide a platform for closer engagement with PIF member states, opening new opportunities for trade, investment, and business partnerships, while expanding knowledge exchange in areas such as the energy transition, digital transformation, connectivity, and climate resilience. Reflecting on this milestone, Al Kaabi said: "This recognition builds on years of close cooperation with the nations of the Pacific, grounded in mutual respect and a shared commitment to sustainable development. This new chapter in our partnership holds particular significance for the UAE and reflects the strength of the relationships we have developed across the region. We look forward to deepening our partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum and its members in the years ahead, advancing our shared priorities for sustainable development and prosperity across the Pacific.” Omar Shehadeh, Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Caribbean and Pacific States, added: "Our engagement with the Pacific has always been guided by the vision and directives of our wise leadership. Strategic Partner status creates new avenues for collaboration with Pacific nations, strengthening connectivity and working towards our shared goals for a more resilient and prosperous future.”

MBMobile Business•WAM18 Sept

Medieval Chinese skeleton may reveal first evidence of a brutal punishment

Ancient Chinese authorities used many creative ways to punish people, often with methods designed to mark them for life. One brutal example mentioned repeatedly in historical texts is cutting off a person's nose. However, archaeologists in China have never found skeletal evidence to prove that it occurred. But that may have changed following the discovery of a skeleton of a woman who lived in China about 700 years ago.

Phys.orgPhys.org18 Sept

Why Europe has been absent from the great AI safety debate

Though Europe has measures that address how consumers might encounter AI, technology will impact them if the worst scenarios bear Europe’s dilemma over AI was rendered in stark terms this week. The head of the continent’s central bank, Christine Lagarde, said Europeans have two options: shun the technology and lose out on growth; or embrace it and become dependent on tools developed by the US and China. The great debate over AI safety that has erupted in recent days threatens to make the choice moot. If the worst scenarios come to bear – and experts have differing views on this – then the technology will impact the continent regardless. Continue reading...

The GuardianThe Guardian•Dan Milmo and Aisha Down18 Sept

Pressure Points

Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below.***IranU.S. strikes on Iranian soil tapered off in August after frequent exchanges throughout July. The hiatus seems more of an adjustment in tactics to wear down Iran’s finances rather than further degrade its military capability: A combined “one-two punch” of a physical blockade against Iran’s maritime trade and increased sanctions measures, which Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent last week said, “have never been seen in the history of the economic isolation of a country.” Iran will

War on the RocksWar on the Rocks•WOTR Staff18 Sept

AI safety: No, China will not hit the brakes

A spate of warnings in recent days about the dangers of AI have sparked mixed reactions: from Donald Trump dismissing the fears as a hoax, to Beijing criticising calls for the US to block its advancement as fearmongering. As President Xi Jinping heads to Washington for talks, FRANCE 24's technology correspondent Peter O'Brien explains why the two superpowers are unlikely to forge binding agreements on AI regulation.

France 24France 24•Yuka ROYER18 Sept

Apple Supplier Subsidiary Considering U.S. Flash Memory Factory

Apple supplier SK Hynix's subsidiary Solidigm is considering a U.S. NAND flash memory factory, with upstate New York emerging as a leading candidate, according to Reuters . The move would reduce Solidigm's reliance on its NAND factory in China. Yesterday, it emerged that the Apple supplier is in manufacturing talks with Intel to start memory production in the U.S. Tag: United States This article, " Apple Supplier Subsidiary Considering U.S. Flash Memory Factory " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

MacRumorsMacRumors•Hartley Charlton18 Sept
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China Eastern NW26 Kunming – Southeast Asia Service Increases

Published at 0800PDT / 1500GMT 18SEP26 China Eastern earlier this month filed various frequency changes between Kunming and Southeast Asia for Northern winter 2026/27 season, as the carrier schedules service increase. Planned frequency comparison listed below are based on 30AUG26 vs 17SEP26. Kunming – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi eff 25OCT26 Increase from initially filed 3 daily to 6 daily, 737-800 (currently scheduled 4-5 daily) Kunming – Chiang Mai eff 25OCT26 Increase from initially filed 2 daily to 3 daily, 737-800 Kunming – Ho Chi Minh City eff 25OCT26 Increase from 7 to 11 weekly, 737-800 Kunming – Kuala Lumpur eff 25OCT26 Increase from initially filed 10 weekly to 13 weekly, A320neo/737-800 Kunming – Mandalay eff 25OCT26 Increase from initially filed 4 to 7 weekly, 737-800 Kunming – Singapore eff 25OCT26 Increase from initially filed 2 to 3 daily, 737-800/MAX 8 Kunming – Yangon eff 25OCT26 Increase from initially filed 1 to 2 daily, 737-800

AAeroRoutes•AeroRoutes - Jim Liu18 Sept
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