Scientists Call for Global AI ‘Red Lines’ as UN Leaders Convene

On Monday, technology experts, politicians, and Nobel laureates called on governments worldwide to swiftly establish “red lines” for artificial intelligence…

New Syrian Leader, Visiting US, Plays Down Prospect of Israel Normalisation

Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, visiting New York for the UN General Assembly, expressed hope on Monday for a security…

Who Recognises the State of Palestine, Who Doesn’t, and Why It Matters

A majority of European countries now officially recognise the State of Palestine, following declarations in New York on Monday by…

UK Judge to Sentence Asylum Seeker for Sexual Assaults

A UK judge is set to sentence an Ethiopian asylum seeker on Tuesday following his conviction for sexually assaulting a…

DRCongo Leader Accuses Rwanda of Delaying Peace

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, accused Rwanda on Monday of deliberately delaying the implementation…

White House Rejects Talks Offer from Venezuela’s Maduro

The White House on Monday dismissed a request by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to engage in talks with former US…

Schools Closed and Flights Cancelled as Typhoon Ragasa Approaches Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities closed schools and cancelled flights on Tuesday as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached, threatening the financial hub with…

‘I’m Not a Doctor’: Trump’s Autism Announcement Sparks Covid Flashbacks

Donald Trump’s autism-related statements on Tuesday drew widespread attention and, for many, unsettling reminders of his controversial handling of public…

Unification Church Leader Arrested in South Korea

The leader of the Unification Church was arrested on Tuesday in South Korea over allegations of bribery involving a former…

Spanish Prime Minister Advocates Full UN Membership for Palestine

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, a vocal critic of Israel’s war in Gaza, on Monday called for the State of…

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