Workers should have a say in AI implementation, says TUAC general secretary
Davos, Switzerland -- The transformation seen in the labor market brought about by green transition and new technologies has raised...Geostrategy
Ceasefire begins: Israel, Hamas exchange hostages and prisoners amid fragile hopes for lasting peace
The 42-day truce's first phase involves prisoner exchanges and hostage releases, but the future remains uncertain as both sides navigate...Geostrategy
US census to include Middle Eastern or North African category
The next US census and federal government forms will include new options for race and ethnicity including a category for..."These updated standards will help create more useful, accurate and up-to-date federal data on race and ethnicity," US Chief Statistician Karin Orvis said.
These revisions will enhance the ability to compare data across federal agencies, and to understand how federal programs serve a diverse America.
US Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticks up as fuel costs rise
WASHINGTON, US – The US central bank's favored measure of inflation edged higher last month on the back of rising fuel...The personal consumption expenditures price index rose at an annual rate of 2.5 percent in February.
Much of the February increase in the cost of goods came from energy prices, which rose 2.3 percent from January.
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Syria and Lebanon, rile Russia and Iran
In Syria, "Israeli strikes" targeted a Hizbollah "rockets depot" in Aleppo province, killing 36 Syrian soldiers, seven Hezbollah members and...Moscow said they were "categorically unacceptable" while Iran said they were a "violation of Syria's sovereignty" and "a serious threat to peace and security".
In Lebanon, Hizbollah has exchanged near-daily fire with the Israeli army across the country's southern border since October, saying it is in support of Gazans and Hamas.
Restoration project for Jeddah district’s old buildings completed
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Ministry of Culture, represented by the Jeddah Historic District Program, has announced the completion of...The project comes within the context of the Crown Prince's keenness to preserve and rehabilitate historical sites.
The project aimed to highlight the heritage landmarks that Jeddah District is abundant in as a site containing over 600 heritage buildings.
Turkey’s Erdogan seeks to wrest back Istanbul in mayoral election
Istanbul, Turkey--Recapturing Istanbul, the "jewel" of Turkey, in Sunday's local elections has become President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's obsession ever since losing...In 1994, Erdogan was elected mayor of the city, setting him up to become president of the country, a seat he continues to occupy
He named former minister Murat Kurum as his mayoral candidate, entrusting him to reconquer Istanbul and consolidate his power
ICJ orders Israel to ensure humanitarian aid in Gaza
The International Court of Justice said in its order that Israel should "take all necessary and effective measures to ensure,...The court said that Palestinians in Gaza are no longer facing only a risk of famine, but... famine is setting in
At the ICJ, South Africa has charged that Israel is perpetrating a genocide in Gaza
Russia says ‘evidence’ links Ukraine to Moscow attack
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - Russia said on Thursday it had evidence the perpetrators of last week's massacre at a concert hall outside...Russian officials alleged the suspects had received "significant amounts of money and cryptocurrency from Ukraine".
The officials said that said another man "involved in financing the terrorists" had been identified and detained.
French parliament condemns 1961 Paris killings of Algerians
Paris, France - The French parliament's lower house on Thursday approved a resolution condemning as "bloody and murderous repression" the killing...Dozens of peaceful demonstrators died during a crackdown by Paris police on a protest by Algerians in 1961
The bill, put forward by Greens lawmaker Sabrina Sebaihi and ruling Renaissance party MP Julie Delpech, was approved by 67 lawmakers
UN ‘disturbed’ as Israeli strikes on health care kills 10 in Lebanon
"The tragic events of the past 36 hours have resulted in a significant loss of life and injuries in south..."Deeply disturbed by the repeated attacks on health facilities and health workers who risk their lives to provide urgent assistance to their local communities," said Imran Riza.
Hizbollah said four of its fighters and two rescuers were killed in Wednesday's strikes, while its ally the Amal movement said it had lost two members, including a rescuer.
US shoots down four Houthi drones in Red Sea
In November, the Houthis launched a campaign of drone and missile strikes against vessels in the Red Sea, an area...US Central Command that its forces had "engaged and destroyed four long-range unmanned aerial systems" at around 2 am Sanaa time adding there were no injuries
Actions against Houthis are taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for US Navy and merchant vessels," CENTCOM added
