Vietnam's upcoming congress and elections will determine leadership and policy, focusing on growth, infrastructure, and international diplomacy under To Lam's leadership. The congress will set strategies to achieve 10% annual GDP growth by 2030, while balancing relations with global powers.

Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active U.S. park ranger until 2022, has passed away at 104 in Richmond, California. Known for highlighting Black women's WWII experiences, she left a legacy in public history and inspired a musical, memoir, and documentary.

Cyclone Ditwah's catastrophic impact on Sri Lanka has reignited calls for immediate suspension of its external debt repayments, with more than 600 deaths reported and vast infrastructure damage. Economists emphasize the urgency of a new debt restructuring plan, while the UK pledges 1 million pounds in aid and Sri Lanka seeks a $200 million IMF loan.

Canada's NPAS faces scrutiny due to connectivity gaps in rural and Indigenous areas, prompting calls for improved infrastructure. The CRTC is reviewing plans for a $55.4 million overhaul starting in 2026, aiming to enhance alert reach and ensure effective communication during emergencies.

AI assistants in 2025 have transformed into proactive partners with memory, offering cross-device continuity and natural interactions, revolutionizing productivity and daily operations. Despite advances, concerns about privacy and errors persist, while regulatory frameworks like India's DPDP Act aim to enhance transparency.

The Olares One emerges as a powerful portable AI workstation, priced at $2,899, aimed at developers and tech enthusiasts seeking privacy-focused, high-performance computing. It boasts impressive specs like Intel Core Ultra 9, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, and 96 GB RAM, while offering open-source software and robust security features for diverse AI and server applications.

IntraGPT has been named the most secure AI LLM platform in the Netherlands, offering enterprises private, compliant AI environments with full data governance. It operates entirely on Dutch servers, meeting stringent European privacy standards, and serves industries like healthcare and finance, ensuring sensitive data remains secure.

Doctors in Gaza face dire conditions, treating severely injured patients in overcrowded facilities with limited resources. Despite infrastructure damage and shortages, medical staff show resilience amidst extreme hardship and devastating personal loss.

AI-powered recruitment tools are transforming China's HR landscape by expediting hiring processes and matching job seekers with openings more efficiently. Government and industry leaders support this shift, emphasizing AI's role in enhancing recruitment through data standardization and customized solutions, as AI usage in recruitment has surged significantly.

China unveils its first AI-generated, live-action-style short drama, 'Ling Tan,' marking a milestone in long-form audiovisual production with over 100 minutes of runtime. The Shanghai-produced series utilizes a hybrid AI-human workflow, significantly reducing costs and accelerating production, and has already garnered over 10 million views online.