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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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U.S. institutions under fire for their support — or silence — on Israel
The Washington Post: U.S. institutions, including companies, universities, and politicians, have faced criticism from various sides for their responses—or lack of them—to the recent Israel-Hamas conflict. Attempts to maintain a neutral stance
The Weapons Development Industry in Syria (CERS) – Alma’s Special Report
The Scientific Studies and Research Center (CERS) in Syria is a government-run organization involved in the research, development, and production of advanced weapons, including chemical, biological, and potentially nuclear weapons. Employing around
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The Guardian: In an exclusive interview, Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), projects an optimistic future for Africa, countering negative stereotypes about the continent. Adesina asserts that Africa
Israel-Hamas war tests China’s Middle East ambitions
The Financial Times: The Israel-Hamas conflict is proving to be a litmus test for China’s aspirations to exert greater influence in the Middle East, a region traditionally under U.S. dominance. While the
‘Reconciliation is dead’: Indigenous Australians vow silence after referendum fails
Reuters: The landmark Australian referendum to recognize Indigenous peoples in the constitution failed to pass, with over 60% voting “No.” The proposal sought to alter the constitution to include a specific Indigenous
Jordan Activates Right-Wing Pressure Campaign in Push to Win Speakership
The New York Times: Representative Jim Jordan and his allies are pushing aggressively to secure his election as the Speaker of the House, employing a high-pressure campaign targeting fellow Republicans who oppose
The nuclear row driving a wedge between France and Germany
The Financial Times: France and Germany are deeply divided over the role of nuclear power in their respective energy strategies, complicating European Union efforts to transition away from fossil fuels. This rift
Hamas Attack Ends a Delicate Entente Between Russia and Israel
The Wall Street Journal: The once-cordial relationship between Russia and Israel has strained following a deadly attack by Iranian-backed Hamas militants on Israel. For years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintained a
6 key questions ahead of Poland’s election
Politico: The political atmosphere in Poland is tense ahead of its general elections, with deep divisions within society and a focus on coalition-building. The two major parties, Law and Justice (PiS) and
The catastrophic blunders that could sink Israel’s Binyamin Netanyahu
The Sunday Times: In Israel, a wave of public criticism of the country’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has risen in the wake of a catastrophic terrorist attack. The way the government has
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The planned terrorist attack on Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts has