Sun 22 September 2024: Ramzan Kadyrov, Chechnya’s controversial leader, has accused Elon Musk of remotely disabling a Tesla Cybertruck, which he claims was gifted to him by the billionaire. Kadyrov, a staunch ally of President Vladimir Putin, had made modifications to the vehicle, adding a machine gun, and was seen proudly driving it through Grozny […]
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Sun 22 September 2024: The United States and Britain have not authorised Ukraine to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, fearing an escalation of hostilities, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, hinting he hoped US leader Joe Biden would change his mind. Zelensky was speaking late on Friday ahead of a crucial trip to the United States next week, […]
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Sat 21 September 2024: A man shattered a sculpture by Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei on Friday during the opening of his exhibition at Palazzo Fava in the Italian city of Bologna, a spokesperson for the show said. Footage from CCTV cameras – posted on Ai Weiwei’s Instagram account – showed a man vigorously […]
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Sat 21 September 2024: New Delhi: A Canadian intelligence agency report has flagged Indian and Chinese attempts to interfere in Canada’s domestic politics by influencing diaspora communities and trying to get favourable individuals elected through illicit funding and disinformation campaigns. The report submitted by Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) at a public inquiry into foreign interference […]
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Sat 21 September 2024: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday that Jewish-American voters would be partly to blame if he loses the Nov. 5 election to Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate. During comments to the Israeli-American Council National Summit in Washington, the former president lamented that he was trailing Harris among […]
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Sat 21 September 2024: Ukraine has prohibited government and military personnel from using the Telegram app on state-issued devices, citing concerns about Russian surveillance capabilities. The National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) made the decision after Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s military intelligence (GUR), presented alarming evidence showing Russian special services could intercept messages, even […]
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Sat 21 September 2024: A rhinoceros with a broken leg at the Knowsley Safari Park in the UK, successfully regained mobility following a first-of-its-kind operation, the BBC reported Thursday. Amara, the rhinoceros, underwent keyhole surgery and wore a cast for four weeks. Surgeons adapted techniques from horse surgeries to treat Amara because of a lack […]
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Sat 21 September 2024: There is an “irrefutable” need for global governance of artificial intelligence and its development cannot be left to the “whims” of the market alone, a United Nations advisory body has warned. While national governments will play a crucial role in regulating AI, the borderless nature of the technology necessitates a “global […]
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Fri 20 September 2024: Canada could be on the brink of a federal election as the Conservative Party prepares to introduce a no-confidence vote next week, according to media reports. The move, led by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, seeks to oust Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government, which is languishing in public opinion polls. The […]
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Fri 20 September 2024: U.S. President Joe Biden will welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House on Sept. 26 to discuss the ongoing war with Russia, the White House announced Thursday. The high-stakes meeting will focus on Ukraine’s strategic plans and continued U.S. support in the face of Russian aggression. In a statement, […]
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