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Global Disunity at Paris AI Summit Highlights Tensions in AI Development
February 15, 2025
Global Disunity at Paris AI Summit Highlights Tensions in AI Development
The recent AI Action Summit in Paris revealed significant divisions among global leaders regarding the future of artificial intelligence, The Guardian reported. U.S. Vice President JD Vance emphasized that the United States would prioritize AI development without being constrained by…
IHC, IH Media Group and Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation distribute sacrificial meat for Imam al-Mahdi’s safety
February 15, 2025
IHC, IH Media Group and Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation distribute sacrificial meat for Imam al-Mahdi’s safety
In the early hours of Mid-Sha’ban, the UK-based Imam Hussein Charity (IHC), in collaboration with the Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development and the Imam Hussein Media Group (IHMG), slaughtered camels and sheep for the safety of…
African Union Summit: Amnesty International Urges New Leadership to Prioritize Human Rights
February 15, 2025
African Union Summit: Amnesty International Urges New Leadership to Prioritize Human Rights
As African heads of state gather for the 38th African Union (AU) Summit on February 15 and 16, Amnesty International is calling on the incoming chairperson and AU leadership to prioritize human rights. The summit occurs against the backdrop of…
US deports dozens of migrants to Panama
February 15, 2025
US deports dozens of migrants to Panama
Panama’s President, José Raúl Mulino, announced on Thursday that 119 refugees deported from the United States have arrived in the country. The group, consisting of individuals from Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, and Uzbekistan, will later be repatriated to their home countries.…
Over 825,000 Displaced Syrians Return Home Amid Ongoing Crisis
February 15, 2025
Over 825,000 Displaced Syrians Return Home Amid Ongoing Crisis
The United Nations reported that over 825,000 displaced individuals in Syria have returned to their homes since December, leaving nearly 2 million still homeless, Xinhua reported. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) noted that most displaced…
Taliban carries out public flogging in northern Afghanistan
February 15, 2025
Taliban carries out public flogging in northern Afghanistan
The Taliban publicly flogged five individuals, including a woman, in Takhar province on Thursday, according to a statement from the group’s Supreme Court, Afghan TV network Amu reported. The individuals were accused of adultery, sodomy, and theft, receiving 39 lashes…
Baidu, OpenAI Offer Free Chatbot Services Amid Rising Competition with Chinese Counterpart
February 15, 2025
Baidu, OpenAI Offer Free Chatbot Services Amid Rising Competition with Chinese Counterpart
In response to the growing popularity of startup DeepSeek’s AI models, Baidu and OpenAI have announced that their chatbot services will be available for free, CNN reported. Baidu’s Ernie Bot will launch at no cost for both mobile and desktop…
Tajikistan Sentences Over 30 for Poisoning Plot Linked to ISIS-Khorasan
February 15, 2025
Tajikistan Sentences Over 30 for Poisoning Plot Linked to ISIS-Khorasan
Tajikistan’s General Prosecutor’s Office has sentenced more than 30 individuals to prison terms between 8 and 20 years for their involvement in an attempted poisoning plot targeting festival-goers, Khaama Press reported. The convicted individuals are linked to ISIS-Khorasan, a regional…
Tragic Road Accident Claims Lives of Renowned Young Naat Reciters
February 15, 2025
Tragic Road Accident Claims Lives of Renowned Young Naat Reciters
In a heart-wrenching incident, Pakistan’s beloved young Naat singers, Khawaja Ali Kazim and Syed Ali Agha Jan, along with Zain Turabi, the son of the renowned religious scholar Shaheed Allama Hassan Turabi, lost their lives in a tragic road accident.…
Roadside Bomb Kills 11 Coal Miners in Balochistan, Pakistan
February 14, 2025
Roadside Bomb Kills 11 Coal Miners in Balochistan, Pakistan
In a tragic incident in Balochistan province, Pakistan, at least 11 coal miners lost their lives and six others were injured when their vehicle struck a roadside bomb early Friday morning, VOA news reported. The attack occurred near a coal…