Amnesty accuses Israel of ‘live-streamed genocide’ against Gaza Palestinians
Paris, France - Amnesty International on Tuesday accused Israel of committing a "live-streamed genocide" against Palestinians in Gaza by forcibly...Geostrategy
Khamenei orders probe into port blast as Iran’s nuclear talks, regional tensions simmer in background
The New York Times quoted a person with ties to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, speaking on condition of anonymity...Geostrategy
10 killed as minibus plunges into ravine in Iran
TEHRAN, IRAN - A minibus carrying mountaineers in Iran plunged into a ravine, killing 10 people, state media reported on Saturday.The...If the seat belts had been buckled, the number of victims would have been lower, an Iranian official said.
The minibus was heading towards a tourist village in the mountainous region when it overturned, the official added.
Iran court asks US to pay $330m fine for planning a coup against Tehran
A court in Tehran has ordered the US government to pay $330 million in damages for "planning a coup" against...Several people were killed in clashes between the coup plotters and government forces, and scores of others were arrested.
State news agency IRNA said the "insurgents" were led by a former Iranian air force commander, and had their headquarters in Nojeh.
Joint Jordanian-Yemeni Business Council to resume activities, says JCC
AMMAN, JORDAN - President of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Khalil Al-Haj Tawfiq on Saturday discussed with Director General...The Jordan Chamber of Commerce stressed on the importance of attracting new Yemeni investments to the Hashemite Kingdom.
The JCC said the Kingdom offers several opportunities in multiple commercial, service and industrial sectors for investors.
NASA and SpaceX Dragon spacecraft blasts off to ISS
Florida, US--NASA and SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft blasted off on Saturday carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station.The Crew-7 mission...Carried by a Falcon 9 rocket, the Dragon spacecraft lifted off at 3:27 am (0727 GMT) from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida
The multinational crew will spend six months aboard the ISS, where they will carry out science experiments including collecting samples during a spacewalk
BRICS expansion points to a shift in global dynamics
The Middle East, with its vast resources and strategic position, can play a crucial role in BRICS' vision of a...The inclusion of major Middle Eastern countries, six out of the ten biggest global oil suppliers, will now be part of the BRICS
This gives the alliance significant leverage in the global energy market, potentially influencing global oil prices and energy policies
Saudi Arabia has diplomatic, external, and military options against Iran threat: MEI
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia has to not only enhance its defensive capabilities but also establish effective deterrence measures...Diplomacy, despite its imperfections stemming from differing threat perceptions and goals between Saudi Arabia and Iran, is deemed the most viable option at present
The option of external protection involves securing official security guarantees from a foreign ally to deter potential Iranian aggression
No alternative to first Ukraine-Russia grain deal: Turkey FM
The foreign minister said that his country does not see any alternative to the original initiative because in his words...Turkey, which has maintained a neutral stance in the war, helped mediate the UN-backed agreement
Exports of grain from Russia have been hit by sanctions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine
UAE-Hungary Political Consultations Committee discusses boosting cooperation
Budapest, Hungary--Senior officials from the UAE and Hungary met in Budapest on 22nd August for the inaugural round of the...Officials from the two countries reviewed the expanding relations and discussed ways to boost opportunities in order to ramp up economic and trade ties
The UAE ambassador had a series of meetings with senior officials, intellectuals, and cultural figures intended to deepen relations between the two countries
AI risks repeating social media mistakes, says Microsoft president
NEW DELHI, INDIA - Breakneck development of artificial intelligence risked repeating mistakes made by the tech industry at the start of...AI tools have shown in recent months the ability to generate essays, create realistic images, mimic voices of famous singers and even pass medical exams
But there are also worries that chatbots could flood the internet with disinformation, that biased algorithms will churn out racist material
All eyes on tech firms as strict EU digital rules come into effect
The landmark Digital Services Act (DSA) compels tech companies to better police content to protect European users against disinformation and...The first phase of the regulation affects 19 "very large" digital platforms including social media networks, websites and online retailers with at least 45m monthly active users.
They are: Alibaba AliExpress, Amazon Store, Apple AppStore, Booking.com, Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram, Google's Maps, Play, and Shopping, LinkedIn, Pinterest.
