Guterres: AI must be shaped by 'all of humanity', not a handful...
Geneva [Switzerland], July 18: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday urged governments and technology companies to work together to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) benefits all...
UN appeals for USD 98 million to urgently support Venezuela earthquake response
Geneva [Switzerland], July 18: The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) launched a USD 98 million appeal to support families and communities affected by the devastating...
Most Ebola deaths in DR Congo outbreak occurring outside health facilities
Geneva [Switzerland], July 18: The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has surged by around 70% over the past two...
Kuwait army intercepts Iranian ballistic missiles, UAVs
Kuwait, July 18: The Kuwaiti army has engaged and intercepted a number of ballistic missiles and hostile unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVs) since early Friday, said...
European Commission unveils plan to make Europe first electro-continent
Brussels [Belgium], July 18: The European Commission has unveiled a new electrification action plan aimed at speeding up the shift from fossil fuels to...
Iran and US step up attacks, release of American in dispute
Tehran [Iran], July 18: Iran and the United States exchanged intensifying fire on Thursday in a week-long escalation that has largely last month's truce, while...
Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference, contradicting U.S. intel
New York [US], July 18: U.S. President Donald Trump declassified documents on Thursday that he asserted showed Chinese interference in U.S. elections, reviving his long-running...
US imposes new 25% tariffs on Brazil, expands exemptions list
New York [US], July 18: The U.S. will hit Brazil with new 25% duties on its furniture, ethanol, machinery, footwear, sugar and other goods, launching...
New Zealand confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in native bird
Wellington [New Zealand], July 18: New Zealand detected on Friday the first infection of a native bird by the deadly H5N1 bird flu, days confirming...
'Left behind': regions at risk on rush for AI uptake
Sydney [Australia], July 18: The regions risk falling behind on AI adoption unless they are written into Australia's landmark regulatory framework, an educator warns.
Images show gruesome extent of illegal Pacific fishing
Beijing [China], July 18: The interception of a Chinese vessel accused of illegal fishing highlights the technical lengths many use to remain undetected across millions...
Firefighters battle 68 wildfires as U.S. faces extreme weather
Washington [US], July 18: Wildfire smoke blanketed the eastern U.S. from the Great Lakes to Washington, D.C. on Friday, floodwaters tore through Texas's Hill Country...
US and Iran attack infrastructure, raising fears of escalation
New York [US], July 18: The United States struck bridges in Iran, and Tehran responded by hitting a power and desalination plant in Kuwait on...
Apple, US officials discuss settlement in antitrust case
New York [US], July 18: Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab and the U.S. Department of Justice are in early discussions about settling a 2024 lawsuit...
Macron warns of 'tough' summer as fires burn
Madrid [Spain], July 17: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that his country is experiencing its most extensive forest fires since World War II,...
Ukraine and Russia exchange the remains of more fallen soldiers
Moscow [Russia], July 17: Ukraine and Russia carried out another exchange of the remains of fallen soldiers, both sides said on Thursday.
NATO's Rutte expects 'continuity' from Kiev under new defence minister
Brussels [Belgium], July 17: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte does not expect the appointment of a new Ukrainian defence minister to bring major changes to...
Italy blocking return of asylum seekers from Germany, other states: EU report
Brussels [Belgium], July 17: Italy is effectively still blocking the return of asylum seekers from Germany and other member states, according to an EU report.
Israeli attacks kill five Palestinians in Gaza Strip despite 'ceasefire'
Gaza City [Gaza], July 17: At least five Palestinians have been killed in attacks across the besieged Gaza Strip as Israel continues to violate an...
Hundreds feared dead after boats lost off Myanmar
Geneva [Switzerland], July 17: More than 500 refugees are missing off the coast of Myanmar after the possible capsize of two migrant boats, according to...
Younger sister of late Lindsey Graham, Darline sworn in as US senator
Washington DC [US], July 16: Darline Graham Nordone, the younger sister of late US senator Lindsey Graham, was sworn in on Tuesday to fill his...
Turkeiye marks 10th anniversary of coup attempt that killed over 250
Istanbul [Turkey], July 16: Turkiye marked the 10th anniversary of the failed 2016 coup attempt on Wednesday with nationwide commemorations, including exhibitions, public memorial events...
Diarrhoea-causing parasite expands to 34 US states with thousands ill
Washington DC [US], July 16: A parasite that causes severe diarrhoea has now infected thousands of people across 34 US states, a federal health authority...
Wadephul hails Finland as model for defence
Helsinki [Finland], July 16: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday hailed Finland as a model for Europe's defence against Russia, praising its resilience and...
Starmer offers 'wholehearted support' to Burnham
London [UK], July 16: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to give his "wholehearted support" to prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham, as he made his...
U.S. launches additional round of strikes on Iran
Washington DC [US], July 15: The United States on Tuesday carried out an additional round of strikes against Iranian targets, the U.S. Central Command said...
U.S. military resumes naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Washington DC [US], July 15: The U.S. military on Tuesday announced the resumption of the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.