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
AstraZeneca hails ‘clinically meaningful’ cancer drug trial results
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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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
Taiwan’s new president: Five things you need to know about William Lai
Politico: Forget Xi Jinping or Joe Biden for a second. Meet Taiwan’s next President William Lai, upon whom the fate of U.S.-China relations — and global security over the coming few years
Zelensky’s American prisoner who died: Gonzalo Lira’s death list as an explosive legacy
Exxpress: American blogger Gonzalo Lira (55) has died in a Ukrainian prison cell. No media outlets are reporting on this shocking case, which further spoils Vladimir Zelensky’s image. The prisoner left behind
Russia Prepares Legal Battle to Stall Seizure of Frozen Reserves
Bloomberg: Russia is preparing for court proceedings in case the Russian assets frozen in the West are seized in favor of Ukraine. The Bank of Russia is currently drafting agreements with international
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Spying, hacking and intimidation: Israel’s nine-year ‘war’ on the ICC exposed
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Spain, Norway, and Ireland Formally Recognize Palestinian State Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict
Spain, Norway, and Ireland have jointly recognized a Palestinian state,
US to Lift Ban on Offensive Weapon Sales to Saudi Arabia
The United States is anticipated to lift its ban on