- India's AI Summit opening in New Delhi marred by long queues, confusion Reuters
- AI Impact Summit: Bengaluru founder claims AI wearable stolen at Delhi meet Deccan Herald
- Could India challenge tech boss power at Delhi AI Impact Summit? BBC
- Modi Seizes AI Summit to Assert India’s Global Ambitions After Tough Year Bloomberg.com
- Altman and Pichai among tech CEOs heading to India for major AI summit in a key market CNBC
Over 100 global artists back Francesca Albanese amid criticism over Gaza remarks – Middle East Monitor
- Over 100 global artists back Francesca Albanese amid criticism over Gaza remarks Middle East Monitor
- UN staffers back Francesca Albanese, condemn European ministers for attacks Al Jazeera
- Global: European states must retract outrageous attacks on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese Amnesty International
- UN defends expert on Palestinian rights after European criticism Reuters
- France calls for Francesca Albanese, UN rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, to resign Le Monde.fr
India seizes three Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers, source says – Reuters
- India seizes three Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers, source says Reuters
- Indian coastal authorities 'seize' 3 US-sanctioned oil tankers linked to Iran Times of India
- 'Most wanted in US': How India captured Iranian ghost ships smuggling oil through Arabian Sea WION
- India seizes 3 US-sanctioned ships linked to Iran near Mumbai: Report India Today
- Iran Denies Link to Three Oil Tankers Seized by India WANA News Agency
British Museum removes word ‘Palestine’ from some displays
Museum revises labelling on maps and panels, saying term used inaccurately and no longer historically neutral
The British Museum has removed the word “Palestine” from some of its displays, saying the term was used inaccurately and is no longer historically neutral.
Maps and information panels in the museum’s ancient Middle East galleries had referred to the eastern Mediterranean coast as Palestine, with some people described as being “of Palestinian descent”.
Continue reading...Likely French presidential candidate Mélenchon under fire after activist beaten to death – politico.eu
- Likely French presidential candidate Mélenchon under fire after activist beaten to death politico.eu
- Student death puts French far-left under pressure BBC
- 'Ultra-left' blamed for youth's killing that shocked France France 24
- French police launch murder inquiry after far-right activist’s death in Lyon The Guardian
- France opens murder probe into right-wing activist's death DW.com
Israel’s neighbors condemn West Bank move seen as “de facto beginning” of annexation of Palestinian territory – CBS News
- Israel's neighbors condemn West Bank move seen as "de facto beginning" of annexation of Palestinian territory CBS News
- Israel to restart land registration in West Bank. What that means Al Jazeera
- Israeli cabinet approves West Bank land registration, Palestinians condemn 'de-facto annexation' Reuters
- Guterres deplores Israel’s move to resume land registration in the West Bank UN News
- 'We are not protected' says Hebron mayor as Israel expands West Bank control BBC
Navalny’s mother says she always knew he was murdered after poison finding
On the second anniversary of his death, Lyudmila Navalnaya says her son did not "simply die in prison".
Disappearances in Mexico surge by 200% over 10 years
More than 130,000 people considered missing or disappeared in Mexico as drug cartels expand
It was a bright morning in August 2022 when Ángel Montenegro was taken. A 31-year-old construction worker, Montenegro had been out all night drinking with some work buddies in the city of Cuautla and was waiting for a bus back to nearby Cuernavaca, where he lived.
At about 10am, a white van pulled up: several men jumped out and dragged Montenegro and a co-worker inside before speeding off. Montenegro’s co-worker was released a few hundred meters down the street, but Montenegro was driven away.
Continue reading...China grants UK and Canada visa-free entry, raising total to 79 countries – AP News
- China grants UK and Canada visa-free entry, raising total to 79 countries AP News
- China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals BBC
- China drops visa requirement for Canadian tourists, business visitors Global News
- Canadian passport holders can travel to China visa-free starting this week CBC
- Star Cruises apologises, China goes visa-free for UK, Canada: 5 weekend reads South China Morning Post
Pressure grows for release of remaining Venezuelan political prisoners
An NGO says hundreds of people remain behind bars despite US pressure US to speed up their release.
Pentagon official blesses Europe’s push to spend defense money at home – Defense News
- Pentagon official blesses Europe’s push to spend defense money at home Defense News
- NATO allies say Hegseth "missing a good party" as they meet, adjust to slimmed down U.S. role under Trump CBS News
- Remarks by Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby at the NATO Defense Ministerial (As Prepared) U.S. Department of War (.gov)
- NATO will become more European-led, NATO Chief Rutte says Reuters
- Strained U.S. ties loom over NATO leaders ahead of Munich Security Conference PBS
New settlement to ‘expand Jerusalem’ for first time since 1967 – The Times of Israel
- New settlement to ‘expand Jerusalem’ for first time since 1967 The Times of Israel
- New Israeli housing plan near Jerusalem slammed as ‘disguised annexation’ Al Jazeera
- For the first time since 1967: Government moves to expand Jerusalem beyond the Green Line Ynetnews
- Israel moves to expand Jerusalem's borders for first time since 1967 thenationalnews.com
- 'Blurring the green line': Israel advances plan to expand boundary into West Bank Middle East Eye
Kenya strike delays flights at international hub airport
Authorities say they have put in place contingency measures as a labour dispute affects travel.
What would happen to Iran after the Islamic Republic? – ایران اینترنشنال
- What would happen to Iran after the Islamic Republic? ایران اینترنشنال
- Nobody knows what would follow regime change in Iran – but what happened in 1979 offers some pointers The Guardian
- The Unique Resilience of Iran’s Theocracy – Max J. Prowant Law & Liberty
- Numerologist predicts when Tehran will fall The Jerusalem Post
- The Real Iran Problem The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune
UK eyes rapid ban on social media for under 16s, curbs to AI chatbots – Reuters
- UK eyes rapid ban on social media for under 16s, curbs to AI chatbots Reuters
- Starmer to extend online safety rules to AI chatbots after Grok scandal The Guardian
- Perhaps we should all be banned from social media Financial Times
- AI chatbot firms face stricter regulation in online safety laws protecting children in the UK CNBC
- AI chatbots to face strict online safety rules in UK CNN
Giant robot tribute to Brazil’s President Lula comes last in carnival competition
Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades began with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power.
Cyclone Gezani leaves 59 dead in Madagascar, displaces more than 16,000 – Reuters
- Cyclone Gezani leaves 59 dead in Madagascar, displaces more than 16,000 Reuters
- Pope prays for victims of devastating cyclones in Madagascar Vatican News
- At least 59 dead and thousands displaced as cyclone batters island The Independent
- Cyclone Gezani kills four in Mozambique as Madagascar assesses damage Al Jazeera
- More than 16,000 people have been displaced in Madagascar themercury.com
ByteDance to curb AI video app after Disney legal threat
Videos featuring Spider-Man and other characters which are Disney's intellectual property have gone viral since Seedance's update.
North Korea’s Kim unveils homes for families of fallen soldiers – Al Jazeera
- North Korea’s Kim unveils homes for families of fallen soldiers Al Jazeera
- North Korea's Kim marks completion of Pyongyang housing project as key party congress nears Reuters
- Puppies and PC games: Kim Jong Un promotes ‘modern’ living at housing ceremony NK News
- Kim Jong-un unveils housing for families of North Koreans killed in Ukraine war The Guardian
- Weeping Kim unveils neighbourhood for families of soldiers killed in Ukraine The Telegraph
Nigeria warns against enlisting abroad after reports of deaths in Ukraine
The authorities say a growing number of citizens are being illegally recruited to fight elsewhere.