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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Israel-Hamas war cuts deep into Germany’s soul
Politico: The situation in Germany has become a hotbed for tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict. Pro-Palestinian protests in Berlin’s Neukölln neighborhood have escalated into violent confrontations. Public demonstrations chanting slogans like “From
As U.S. Debt Surges, Europe Brings Its Own Under Control
The Wall Street Journal: Amid the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, both the U.S. and Europe increased their borrowing. However, while the U.S. deficit continues to
Ukraine fears drone shortages due to China restrictions
BBC: China’s new restrictions on drone exports have raised concerns over the availability of drones and drone-related equipment in Ukraine. Many drones used in the Ukraine conflict are made in China, and
“We are back on the political agenda”
Der Spiegel: Since October 7th, Hamas, the “Islamic Defense Movement,” has been an epitome of terror for one part of the world, others applaud the organization for inflicting such shame on Israel,
Americans, Weary of Foreign Conflicts, Face Another
The New York Times: Public opinion in America is divided on the issue of foreign involvement, particularly regarding the conflicts in Israel and Ukraine. President Biden has urged Americans to support both
Ukrainians fear loss of support as global gaze shifts to Israel-Hamas war
The Financial Times: As global attention shifts to the Israel-Hamas conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his administration fear waning Western support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. During his
New friends of Vladimir Putin
Der Spiegel columnist Mikhail Zygar: The evolution of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s relations with the Middle East and how current conflicts in the region can be beneficial to him are interesting. Initially,
Revealed: the Hamas chief who lives in a London council house
The Sunday Times: Muhammad Qassem Sawalha, a key figure in Hamas who once “ran the group’s terrorist operations in the West Bank,” resides in a London council property. Sawalha escaped Israel in
How did McDonald’s become a new flashpoint in the Israel-Hamas war?
The Washington Post: McDonald’s has become an unexpected focal point in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The chain’s Israeli franchise, managed by Alonyal Limited, began offering free meals to Israeli
Pipeline damage probe centers on Chinese ship, Finland says
Politico: The Finnish National Bureau of Investigation is focusing on a Chinese ship, the Newnew Polar Bear, in its probe into damage to the Balticconnector gas pipeline that links Finland to Europe.
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