AI-generated news presenter appears in Kuwait
'Fedha' appeared on the Twitter account of the Kuwait News, with plans for it to read online bulletins.
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Aid group says two workers shot dead in Ethiopia’s Amhara region
Catholic Relief Services workers were killed amid unrest due to government decision to disband regional security forces.
Ukraine, Russia exchange more than 200 troops in prisoner swap
Such exchanges represent one of the few areas of cooperation between Ukraine and Russia.
Guatemala elections: Campaigning begins amid public distrust
Some are questioning the vote’s integrity after several opposition candidates were blocked from running.
China criticises Indian minister’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh
Minister Amit Shah says all Indians can sleep peacefully in their homes thanks to the hard work of the security forces.
Gunman kills four at bank in Louisville, Kentucky: Police
Authorities identify shooter as a 23-year-old employee of the bank, as Joe Biden calls for action against gun violence.
Boat carrying 400 migrants adrift between Italy and Malta
People onboard say boat has been adrift for two days as it has taken on water and is without a captain.
Deadly blasts target police officials in Pakistan’s Quetta
Civilians among those killed after two bombs hours apart targeted police vehicles in Pakistan.
Dalai Lama apologises after video asking boy to ‘suck my tongue’
A statement on Dalai Lama's Twitter account says leader often teases people he meets 'in an innocent and playful way'.
Philippines won’t allow US to use bases for ‘offensive actions’
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says military bases accessible to the US would not be used in any 'offensive action'.
Why is South Africa not renewing 160,000 Zimbabwean work permits?
On Tuesday, a South African court will decide if thousands of Zimbabweans can stay back in the country or be deported.
Where does Pakistan find itself year after Imran Khan lost power?
Ex-PM's message of resistance, victimhood has caught people's imaginations, revealed deep schisms in state institutions.
Israel signs $400m deal to sell anti-tank missiles to Greece
Israel announces the deal days after newly-inducted NATO member Finland bought its missile defence system.
Ukraine’s deputy foreign minister visits India
Visit by Ukrainian minister comes as India maintains close ties with Russia and refuses to condemn its invasion.
China jails two human rights lawyers for ‘subversion’
Human rights lawyers Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi are sentenced to more than 10-year jail after a closed-door trial.
Israeli army kills Palestinian, settlers march to illegal outpost
Settlers, politicians march to Nablus demanding that the outpost be legalised, Israeli army shoots a teen in Jericho.
Five bodies recovered from collapsed buildings in France
At least three people are believed to be missing after an explosion destroys two residential buildings in Marseille.
As India’s population soars, number of women in workforce shrinks
As India is on cusp of surpassing China to become world's most populous, an estimated 670 million women are left behind.
China stages live-fire drills for ‘sealing off’ Taiwan
Beijing's show of force comes in response to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's recent visit to the United States.
US scrambles to find source of leak of Ukraine war intel
US Department of Justice launches probe into the possible leak of intel related to Ukraine, China and the Middle East.