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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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At Cairo summit, even Arab leaders at peace with Israel expressed growing anger over the Gaza war
Associated Press: At a summit in Cairo, Egypt and Jordan, two countries that have made peace with Israel, expressed growing frustration over Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi
Little Punishment or Change After South Korea’s Halloween Calamity
The New York Times: South Korea has seen the lack of accountability and systemic change following a tragic crowd crush incident that killed 159 people last Halloween. The event took place in
Cairo peace summit is a long-shot to end Israel-Hamas war
Politico: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is convening a peace summit in Cairo aimed at preventing the Gaza conflict from escalating into a larger regional war. While the summit will see participation
Pro-Palestinian protests take place in London, Birmingham, Cardiff and Salford
BBC: For the second consecutive weekend, thousands have taken to the streets in London, and smaller protests have also occurred in Birmingham, Cardiff, and Salford, to demonstrate in favor of Palestine. The
Matt Gaetz Tore the House GOP Apart. He Isn’t Sorry.
The Wall Street Journal: Rep. Matt Gaetz has been a divisive figure within the House GOP, creating turmoil by successfully ousting former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Gaetz initiated the motion to vacate the
Aid entering Gaza not enough to avert ‘humanitarian catastrophe’, says UN chief
The Guardian: The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, warns that the aid currently entering Gaza is insufficient to avert a humanitarian catastrophe. Despite a week of intense negotiations involving the US, Israel,
Putin Plays for Time in Ukraine With US, EU Focused on Mideast
Bloomberg: As the conflict in Ukraine continues, Russian President Vladimir Putin is growing increasingly confident that Russia’s military will outlast Ukraine, particularly as the U.S. and European Union are preoccupied with conflicts
China Raids Offices of WPP Unit GroupM, Detains Executive
The Wall Street Journal: Chinese authorities raided the Shanghai offices of GroupM, a unit of London-based WPP, detaining an advertising executive and questioning others, including the Chief Executive in China, Patrick Xu.
A secret weapons delivery and a cross-river raid: Here’s what to know about the latest in Ukraine
CNN: In the past week, significant developments have occurred in Ukraine, boosting its counteroffensive against Russia. A confidential delivery of U.S. ATACMS missiles has targeted Russian positions in Berdiansk and Luhansk, bolstering
World can’t afford to get bored by Ukraine
The Times columnist Max Hastings: There has been a waning of Western attention and support for Ukraine amid other international crises and distractions. Despite initial strong support after the conflict with Russia
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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