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From handshakes to heated exchanges, recap of Trump, Harris debate
The first – and potentially, only – presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is over. It was an action-packed 90 minutes that could have the potential to impact the election. Here’s what you need to know. The two candidates shook hands as the debates began, with Kamala Harris striding across the stage and introducing herself to Trump (this…
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China declines to sign agreement on AI control of nuclear weapons
At the Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) summit in Seoul, which concluded Tuesday, nearly 100 participating countries, including the United States, China, and Ukraine, endorsed a non-binding declaration emphasizing the necessity for human oversight in decisions related to nuclear weapons. The “Blueprint for Action,” adopted after two days of discussions, asserts that critical decisions regarding nuclear weapon deployment…
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Kim Jong Un vows to expand nuclear arsenal amid rising tensions
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced that the country is advancing its nuclear force construction policy, aiming to increase its arsenal “exponentially,” according to a report by state media KCNA on Tuesday. In a speech delivered during North Korea’s founding anniversary on Monday, Kim emphasized the need for the nation to rigorously enhance its nuclear capabilities and ensure…
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U.S. oil market in turmoil as gas prices plummet amid OPEC+ scramble
The oil market is experiencing significant volatility, with the OPEC+ group scrambling to stabilize prices. Meanwhile, gas prices in the U.S. have dropped sharply, offering relief to consumers but causing concern within OPEC+. U.S. gas prices hit a six-month low on Thursday, falling to $3.31 per gallon, a 50-cent drop from the same time last year, according to AAA. In…
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Ethiopia hits out at Egypt as Nile Dam dispute escalates
Ethiopia has called on Egypt to “abandon its aggressive approach” toward the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the River Nile, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. This statement follows a letter Egypt sent to the UN Security Council last week, accusing Ethiopia of violating international law by continuing to fill the dam without an agreement…
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Birmingham’s financial collapse: A grim warning for UK Local Governments
Birmingham, England’s second-largest city and Europe’s largest council, declared bankruptcy late last year after failing to balance its annual budget. The council issued a “section 114” notice, the local government equivalent of declaring insolvency. In a bid to fill its financial void, the council plans to slash services, sell off assets, and raise taxes, forcing over a million residents to…
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Brussels warned in Mario Draghi’s report, as EU faces existential crisis
The European Union (EU) is at a critical juncture and must significantly increase its investment and overhaul its industrial policies to avoid an “existential challenge,” according to a stark report commissioned by the European Commission. The comprehensive and eagerly anticipated review, spearheaded by former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi, warns that the bloc must ramp up spending by €800bn…
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Hungary to send 200 soldiers to Chad
-As Budapest seeks foothold in restive Sahel after the West pull out Hungary has bucked a trend by Western nations to withdraw from the Sahel region of Africa where Russia has increased its presence, and plans to deploy soldiers to Chad, whose leader Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno is in Budapest for talks. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met Deby Itno…
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Ethiopia warns against invasion amid rising regional tensions
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has issued a stern warning to any nation considering an invasion of his country, stating that such an attack would be decisively repelled. Though he did not name any specific country, his comments come amidst growing tensions with neighboring Somalia and Egypt. Somalia has condemned a maritime agreement signed in January between Ethiopia and the…
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Germany explores using UK-funded facilities in Rwanda for asylum processing
Germany could potentially utilize facilities funded by the UK to process some asylum seekers in Rwanda, according to the country’s migration agreements commissioner, Joachim Stamp. Stamp, a member of the Free Democratic Party, which is part of the governing coalition, suggested that accommodation initially intended for individuals deported from the UK could now be repurposed by Germany. However, German Chancellor…
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