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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Son of Hamas founder says mainstream media ‘afraid’ to label group a genocidal religious movement
Fox News: The son of Hamas co-founder Mosab Hassan Yousef says Hamas is even more dangerous than ISIS. He says the mainstream media is afraid to call the group a genocidal religious
Here are the nine Republican candidates running for House speaker
The Washington Post: After the failure of Rep. Jim Jordan to become the Speaker of the House, nine Republicans have announced their intentions to run for the position. The Republican conference will
Australia’s Prime Minister Balances US and China Relations Amid Indo-Pacific Tensions
Politico: Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces a delicate diplomatic balance as he gears up for official visits to both the United States and China. Positioned at the crossroads of rising tensions
What Wagenknecht plans – and how successful she can become
Der Spiegel: Prominent German Left Party member, Sahra Wagenknecht, has broken ranks to initiate a new left-wing political association called “Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht” (BSW). Alongside 15 other defectors, including 10 Bundestag representatives,
In the Wake of Hamas Attack: How Israel’s Economy and Daily Life Are Impacted
The Financial Times: On October 7th, a sudden Hamas attack led to a nationwide closure of Israeli bars and restaurants, along with the cancellation of hundreds of flights. This abrupt event mobilized
Three Weapons That Israel and Ukraine Both Need From the U.S.
The New York Times: Ukraine and Israel are fighting different wars and have different capabilities and needs. Kiev’s counteroffensive faces minefields, stiff resistance in the trenches, and a grueling artillery campaign turning
Fed Rate Moves Squeeze a Key U.S. Ally
The Wall Street Journal: During Joe Biden’s presidency, the U.S. alliance with South Korea has strengthened. But the country’s economy has fallen victim to America’s skyrocketing interest rates. Because of that, the
Undersea sabotage is Russia’s latest weapon
European and transatlantic security consultant Edward Lucas for The Times: This month, something took out the gas pipeline between Estonia and Finland. It won’t be operational until April. An accident? Unlikely. Investigators
Azerbaijan’s victory over Armenian enclave raises fears of another war
The Financial Times: After victory in Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan, instead of announcing a new era of peace, has made Armenia fear that the conflict is not over. No meaningful steps have been taken
Inside Meta, Debate Over What’s Fair in Suppressing Comments in the Palestinian Territories
The Wall Street Journal: Meta Platforms faces internal discord over its content moderation policies in the Palestinian territories, following a surge in hateful comments related to recent violent events involving Hamas and
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Israel is preparing for possible retaliatory strikes from Iran and
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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