Two U.S. firms to launch spacecraft to the moon within weeks of each other
The Washington Post: In early 2024, two U.S. companies, Astrobotic and Intuitive Machines, are planning to launch uncrewed spacecraft to the moon, marking potential
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US, China and 26 other nations agree to co-operate over AI development
The Financial Times: The inaugural AI Safety Summit held at Bletchley Park in the UK concluded with the signing of the “Bletchley Declaration,” a
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The Financial Times: AstraZeneca has unveiled the results of clinical trials of drugs to treat lung cancer and breast cancer. They showed better results
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U.S. Strikes Over 85 Targets at 7 Sites in Iraq and Syria Against Iran’s Forces and Proxies
The New York Times: The aftermath of U.S. military strikes in Syria and Iraq, targeting Iranian forces and Iran-backed militias, began emerging on Saturday. A Britain-based monitoring group reported at least 18
The surprising resilience of the Russian economy
The Financial Times: In Tula, Russia’s defense capital, President Vladimir Putin lauded the resilience of the Russian economy against Western sanctions, proclaiming its growth and superiority over many Western economies. The IMF
Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 65 of its own POWs by shooting down plane
Reuters: A video by the Baza channel, linked to Russian security services, and confirmed by Reuters, shows a large aircraft crashing to the ground near the village of Yablonovo in the Belgorod
Does North Korea want to start a war? Maybe, some experts say.
The Washington Post: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s recent declaration of South Korea as an enemy state and the abandonment of peaceful reunification have raised concerns among experts. Kim’s fiery rhetoric
How Biden’s Immigration Fight Threatens His Biggest Foreign Policy Win
The New York Times: President Biden’s immigration challenges in the United States are impacting his broader agenda, including the war in Ukraine. The increasing number of individuals crossing the U.S.-Mexico border has
Houthis Fire Missiles at Another US-Owned Ship in the Red Sea
Bloomberg: Houthi militants in Yemen escalated their attacks by firing two anti-ship ballistic missiles at the Chem Ranger, a Greek-operated tanker, marking the third such assault in three days. The missiles, observed
Congress Clears Stopgap Spending Bill for Biden, Moving to Avert Shutdown
The New York Times: Congress has successfully passed a stopgap spending bill to avert a partial government shutdown, with the House voting 314 to 108 and the Senate providing bipartisan backing in
Germany, Once a Powerhouse, Is at an Economic ‘Standstill’
The New York Times: In 2023, Germany’s economy contracted by 0.3%, with industrial production declining for five consecutive months. This makes it one of the slowest-growing economies in the Eurozone. Farmers’ protests
How a symbol of solidarity with Palestinians spread around the planet
ABC News: Watermelons have emblazoned banners, T-shirts, balloons and social media over the past three months in global protests against the Israel-Hamas war. This symbolism emerged in recent global protests against the
Liz Truss secretly lobbied ministers to ‘expedite’ defense exports to China
Politico: Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has been revealed to have secretly urged the British government to speed up the sale of defense equipment to China. This information, disclosed in documents
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Terror Threat in Vienna: Taylor Swift Concert Cancellations Tarnish Austria’s Reputation
The planned terrorist attack on Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts has