A key committee in the Turkish parliament on Tuesday approved Sweden's bid to join NATO after months of delays, clearing another hurdle in the Nordic country's accession process in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year.
Several thousand people protested in front of the central election commission building in Belgrade over an election that international monitors said was unfair.
Ethiopia became Africa's third default in as many years on Tuesday after it failed to make a $33 million "coupon" payment on its only international government bond....
The Associated Press (AP) News Guild announced Sunday it has struck a deal with management on a three-year contract after 19 months of negotiations that culminated in a final end-of-year push....
Do you use Mint Mobile and did you receive a warning about a data breach? You are not alone and sadly, they are real notifications about a data breach that exposed customers’ personal information....
Moscow: Russia may cut diplomatic ties with the United States if Washington confiscates Russian assets frozen over the Ukrainian war, the Interfax news agency quoted Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov as saying on Friday....
Google is wrapping its head around the idea of being a generative AI company. The "code red" called in response to ChatGPT has had Googlers scrambling to come up with AI features and ideas. Once all the dust settles on that work, Google might turn inward and try to "optimize" the company with some of its new AI capabilities....
A Nicaragua-bound plane, carrying over 303 Indian passengers, has been grounded by France over suspected 'human trafficking', said the authorities on Friday (Dec 22). As per the Paris prosecutors, on Thursday (Dec 21) the aircraft was detained after an anonymous tipoff. The local officials, in the eastern Marne region on Friday,...
Although a peace deal is reportedly ready to be signed, Washington wants the kingdom to instead join a naval 'task force' that will confront Sanaa's forces in support of Israel
China has suspended a US$6.5 billion currency swap agreement with Argentina, and the freeze remains in effect until President Javier Milei demonstrates a clear intention to engage with Beijing, Argentine media have reported.
Cryptocurrency scammers are abusing a legitimate Twitter "feature" to promote scams, fake giveaways, and fraudulent Telegram channels used to steal your crypto and NFTs.
BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told the Philippines to address through dialogue serious difficulties in their relations over the South China Sea, warning that any miscalculation would prompt Beijing to defend itself and "respond resolutely"....
The agreement among the 27 EU countries on looser fiscal rules was preceded by a Franco-German proposal agreed by German Finance Minister Christian Lindner and his French counterpart Bruno Le Maire.
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is ramping up exchanges with folk religious groups in rural Taiwan in an attempt to manipulate political opinion in Beijing's favour ahead of elections next month, according to Taiwan government documents and security officials....
Turkey parliament committee approves Sweden's bid to join NATO (www.france24.com)
A key committee in the Turkish parliament on Tuesday approved Sweden's bid to join NATO after months of delays, clearing another hurdle in the Nordic country's accession process in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year.
Thousands protest over Serbia election result, march to main police station (www.reuters.com)
Several thousand people protested in front of the central election commission building in Belgrade over an election that international monitors said was unfair.
Ethiopia becomes Africa's latest sovereign default (www.reuters.com)
Ethiopia became Africa's third default in as many years on Tuesday after it failed to make a $33 million "coupon" payment on its only international government bond....
AP strikes Christmas Eve deal with union on contract (thehill.com)
The Associated Press (AP) News Guild announced Sunday it has struck a deal with management on a three-year contract after 19 months of negotiations that culminated in a final end-of-year push....
Mint Mobile Suffers a Data Breach Exposing Customers Data | Cord Cutters News (cordcuttersnews.com)
Do you use Mint Mobile and did you receive a warning about a data breach? You are not alone and sadly, they are real notifications about a data breach that exposed customers’ personal information....
Iranian drone ‘attack’ hit ship off Gujarat coast, says US (indianexpress.com)
The Pentagon statement said this was the “seventh Iranian attack on commercial shipping since 2021.”
Cuba quietly authorises euthanasia (www.straitstimes.com)
Cuba becomes part of a handful of countries that allow the practice, which some equate with murder.
Gaza now unrecognisable from space (www.thedailystar.net)
Experts liken intensity of bombing campaign in the enclave to WWII; US intel says 40-45pc of munitions used there are 'dumb bombs'
Gaza war's staggering toll reaches a grim milestone: 20,000 dead (apnews.com)
More than 20,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza during Israel’s war against Hamas, health officials said Friday.
Russia: Diplomatic ties with US could break down over asset seizures (www.deccanherald.com)
Moscow: Russia may cut diplomatic ties with the United States if Washington confiscates Russian assets frozen over the Ukrainian war, the Interfax news agency quoted Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov as saying on Friday....
Google might already be replacing some Ad sales jobs with AI (arstechnica.com)
Google is wrapping its head around the idea of being a generative AI company. The "code red" called in response to ChatGPT has had Googlers scrambling to come up with AI features and ideas. Once all the dust settles on that work, Google might turn inward and try to "optimize" the company with some of its new AI capabilities....
NASA's Detonation Engine Revs Up for 4 Minutes in Breakthrough Test (gizmodo.com)
The new propulsion system is powered by supersonic technology and can be used for spacecraft journeying from the Moon to Mars.
France grounds plane, filled with 303 Indians, over suspected 'human trafficking' (www.wionews.com)
A Nicaragua-bound plane, carrying over 303 Indian passengers, has been grounded by France over suspected 'human trafficking', said the authorities on Friday (Dec 22). As per the Paris prosecutors, on Thursday (Dec 21) the aircraft was detained after an anonymous tipoff. The local officials, in the eastern Marne region on Friday,...
Italy’s ruling party drafts law to ‘safeguard’ school nativity scenes (www.theguardian.com)
Brothers of Italy party plans law to ‘safeguard’ Christian traditions and prevent schools ‘modifying the essence of Christmas’
UFG bottle fights (www.youtube.com)
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A $2M missile vs. a $2,000 drone: Pentagon worried over cost of Houthi attacks (www.politico.com)
“That quickly becomes a problem because the most benefit ... is in their favor," one expert said.
Black, gay Trump supporter brutally taunted with slurs at rightwing conference (www.lgbtqnation.com)
When he complained, rightwingers sent him homophobic taunts online...
US pressures Saudi Arabia to postpone imminent peace deal with Yemen (new.thecradle.co)
Although a peace deal is reportedly ready to be signed, Washington wants the kingdom to instead join a naval 'task force' that will confront Sanaa's forces in support of Israel
China reportedly suspends $6.5bn currency swap agreement with Argentina (www.bangkokpost.com)
China has suspended a US$6.5 billion currency swap agreement with Argentina, and the freeze remains in effect until President Javier Milei demonstrates a clear intention to engage with Beijing, Argentine media have reported.
Crypto scammers abuse Twitter ‘feature’ to impersonate high-profile accounts (www.bleepingcomputer.com)
Cryptocurrency scammers are abusing a legitimate Twitter "feature" to promote scams, fake giveaways, and fraudulent Telegram channels used to steal your crypto and NFTs.
China warns Philippines against South China Sea 'miscalculation' (www.channelnewsasia.com)
BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told the Philippines to address through dialogue serious difficulties in their relations over the South China Sea, warning that any miscalculation would prompt Beijing to defend itself and "respond resolutely"....
Researchers Test 2,400-Year-Old Leather and Realize It's Made of Human Skin (gizmodo.com)
A group of horse-riding warriors kept some gruesome battle trophies.
EU members strike deal on looser fiscal rules (www.dw.com)
The agreement among the 27 EU countries on looser fiscal rules was preceded by a Franco-German proposal agreed by German Finance Minister Christian Lindner and his French counterpart Bruno Le Maire.
Rebecca Smith, Reporter Who Exposed Corruption at Enron, Dies at 68 (www.wsj.com)
Smith worked at The Wall Street Journal for more than 20 years covering the electricity industry.
China wields Mazu 'peace goddess' religion as weapon in Taiwan election (www.reuters.com)
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is ramping up exchanges with folk religious groups in rural Taiwan in an attempt to manipulate political opinion in Beijing's favour ahead of elections next month, according to Taiwan government documents and security officials....