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AI-powered software can disinform people in elections, NGO report warns

AI-powered software can disinform people in elections, NGO report warns

Generative AI tools such as Midjourney and ChatGPT are being criticized for producing deceptive images of political candidates, fueling concerns about election disinformation, TRTWorld cited a report published on Wednesday. A recent report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate…
UN chief urges world leaders to prioritize disarmament, non-proliferation efforts

UN chief urges world leaders to prioritize disarmament, non-proliferation efforts

The United Nations Secretary-General called on global leaders to invest in peace by strengthening the systems and tools that prevent the proliferation and use of deadly weapons. On the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness, António Guterres stressed that…
At least 8,500 people perish worldwide in land, see migration attempts in 2023

At least 8,500 people perish worldwide in land, see migration attempts in 2023

In 2023, the International Organization for Migration reported the highest number of migrant deaths in a decade, with at least 8,565 deaths on land and sea routes worldwide, the Associated Press reported. The largest increase occurred on the Mediterranean Sea…
Dutchman sets new world record four decades after heart transplant

Dutchman sets new world record four decades after heart transplant

Four decades after being diagnosed with a serious heart condition and given just six months to live, Bert Janssen, 57, has set a Guinness World Record as the longest-surviving transplant patient. “I want to be an example for people,” said…
UFC legend Royce Gracie converts to Islam

UFC legend Royce Gracie converts to Islam

Royce Gracie, celebrated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) icon and a pioneer in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) realm, has officially embraced the religion of Islam. During his appearance on a religious show, Gracie disclosed his newfound appreciation for Islam, announcing plans…
Civil liberties decline globally for 18th Year, Freedom House reveals

Civil liberties decline globally for 18th Year, Freedom House reveals

Global freedom declined in 2023 for the 18th year in a row, with political rights and civil liberties deteriorating in 52 countries, affecting a fifth of the world’s population. A new report by Freedom House highlights widespread and severe declines,…
Soaring resource extraction worldwide by 2060 poses serious threat to climate goals, UN warns

Soaring resource extraction worldwide by 2060 poses serious threat to climate goals, UN warns

The UN warns of a 60% increase in global resource extraction by 2060, driven by wealthy nations, posing a threat to climate goals and economic stability. The report highlights that the surge in extraction exacerbates climate change and its impacts,…
Health campaigners call for global attention to resolve air pollution, killer of 7m each year

Health campaigners call for global attention to resolve air pollution, killer of 7m each year

Seven million people die annually from illnesses caused by air pollution, a number that surpasses deaths from Aids, tuberculosis, and malaria, the Guardian revealed in an article on Friday. Despite this, air pollution has not received the same global recognition,…
Bangladesh: Massive fire rips through restaurant building, killing 46, injuring dozens

Bangladesh: Massive fire rips through restaurant building, killing 46, injuring dozens

A huge fire in Bangladesh that raged through a six-storey building housing restaurants has killed at least 46 people and injured dozens, Reuters reported on Friday. According to fire authorities, a gas leak or a stove could have caused Thursday’s…
Over 1 billion people worldwide living with obesity, new study estimates

Over 1 billion people worldwide living with obesity, new study estimates

Global obesity rates have surged, with over 1 billion people worldwide affected in 2022, up from nearly 800 million in 2016, researchers reported on February 29 in the Lancet. The prevalence has doubled in women, tripled in men, and quadrupled…
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