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As AI leaders warn of catastrophe, US an...

As AI leaders warn of catastrophe, US and China shun slowdown calls

As AI leaders warn of catastrophe, US and China shun slowdown calls ## Global AI Governance at a Crossroads: US and China Opt for Cautious Engagement Amidst Escalating Concerns **Washington D.C. & Beijing –** As leading figures in the artificial intelligence field issue increasingly urgent... read more »

Powerful El Nino could cause more than 4...

Powerful El Nino could cause more than 450,000 deaths, scientists say

Powerful El Nino could cause more than 450,000 deaths, scientists say **El Niño’s Looming Threat: Global Health and Food Security at Risk** A potent El Niño weather pattern is on the horizon, carrying with it the grim forecast of a potential global health crisis, with scientists warning of... read more »

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Chinas swimming prodigy Yu Zidi bags thi...

Chinas swimming prodigy Yu Zidi bags third gold in Asian Games record

Chinas swimming prodigy Yu Zidi bags third gold in Asian Games record ## Teenage Sensation Yu Zidi Shatters Asian Games Record in Dominant 400m Freestyle Performance **Hangzhou, China** – The Aquatic Centre at the Hangzhou Asian Games witnessed a truly remarkable display of swimming prowess today... read more »

Qatar on mediation efforts: We cant let ...

Qatar on mediation efforts: We cant let diplomacy fail

Qatar on mediation efforts: We cant let diplomacy fail **Doha’s Steadfast Commitment to Diplomatic Resolution in US-Iran Tensions** **Doha, Qatar** – Qatar remains resolutely committed to leveraging its diplomatic channels to de-escalate the persistent tensions between the United States and... read more »

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No drone attacks during Taliban talks: US to Pakistan

No drone attacks during Taliban talks: US to Pakistan

Islamabad – The US has assured Pakistan it would not conduct any drone strikes during peace talks with the Taliban, Pakistan’s top security advisor said Wednesday. Sartaj Aziz, Pakistan... read more »

First Chinese-American US ambassador to China to quit

First Chinese-American US ambassador to China to q...

Beijing – US Ambassador to China Gary Locke said Wednesday he will step down from his position early next year to rejoin his... read more »

Nawaz Sharif names judges for Musharraf’s trial

Nawaz Sharif names judges for Musharraf's trial

Islamabad – Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has approved a panel of three judges for a special court for the trial of former president Pervez... read more »

Serial blasts kill 19 in Baghdad

Serial blasts kill 19 in Baghdad

Baghdad – Up to 19 people were killed and 62 wounded in a series of car bomb explosions across Iraq’s capital Baghdad Wednesday morning, a police... read more »

Netanyahu leaves for Moscow on Iran nuclear campaign

Netanyahu leaves for Moscow on Iran nuclear campaign

Ben Gurion Airport – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took off for Russia in a last-minute bid to sway an emerging deal with Iran over its... read more »

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