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Security experts are urging the US and China to commit to never allowing artificial intelligence to control nuclear weapons, highlighting growing concerns about autonomous systems in military operations. In diplomatic developments, Canada is exploring closer ties with Europe through discussions of associate membership with the EU, while the US has agreed to allow an Iranian delegation to attend UN meetings in New York as the conflict in the region continues. Financial markets are also reacting to economic pressures, with the US Treasury doubling its long-bond buyback program to $4 billion amid surging yields and India purchasing a record $15.2 billion in US Treasury securities.