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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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
South Africa tells top UN court Israel is committing genocide in Gaza as landmark case begins
Associated Press: In a case that strikes at the heart of Israel’s national identity, South Africa formally accused the country of committing genocide against Palestinians and pleaded Thursday with the United Nations’
South Korean assembly bans dog meat trade, consumption
ABC News: South Korea’s National Assembly has unanimously passed a bill banning the consumption and trade of dog meat, set to be effective from 2027. This law prohibits the slaughter, breeding, trading,
Putin seeks to make Russia’s remote far east a holiday hotspot
The Times: With foreign travel increasingly difficult for Russian citizens, Moscow is set on regenerating domestic tourism. With its defunct gulags and ghost towns, Russia’s far east still bears the marks of
Settlers killed a Palestinian teen. Israeli forces didn’t stop it.
The Washington Post: On October 11, a group of masked and armed Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Qusra, resulting in the deadliest settler assault in the West Bank since the
China Becomes the World’s Biggest Auto Exporter—With Help From Russia
The Wall Street Journal: China’s auto industry reached a significant milestone last year, surpassing Japan to become the world’s largest exporter of cars. This achievement marks a major shift in the global
Biden Tries to Rally Disaffected Black Voters in Fiery Condemnation of Trump
The New York Times: President Joe Biden, aiming to reconnect with Black voters, delivered a strong critique of former President Donald Trump during a visit to the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church
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Israel Braces for Potential Retaliatory Strikes Amid Rising Tensions with Iran and Hezbollah
Israel is preparing for possible retaliatory strikes from Iran and
Imminent Risk of a Mega-Earthquake in Japan?
The southwest region of Japan has experienced another significant tremor,
Terror Threat in Vienna: Taylor Swift Concert Cancellations Tarnish Austria’s Reputation
The planned terrorist attack on Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts has