In a stark reminder of the dangers faced by journalists in war zones, three media professionals were killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon. The attack occurred at a guesthouse known to be housing numerous journalists, including those linked to Iran and Hezbollah. Lebanon's Prime Ministe
Early on Friday, an Israeli airstrike in Hasbaya, near the border with Israel, killed three journalists and injured three others. The attack occurred at a compound housing journalists from seven different news organizations. The deceased were identified as Wissam Qassem and Ghassan Najjar from Al Ma
Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated that a Chinese blockade of the island wouldn’t just be a drill, but actually an act of war. This comes after China’s recent military exercises, known as “Joint Sword-2024B”. These drills practiced scenarios like blocking important ports and attacking m
The White House has rolled out new guidelines for U. S. national security and intelligence agencies on how to use artificial intelligence (AI). These rules aim to tap into AI's potential while keeping risks in check. The goal is to ensure these agencies can access the latest AI tech without misusing
In Kazan, Russia, President Vladimir Putin recently wrapped up the BRICS Summit, a gathering of some of the world's largest developing economies. This event marked a significant moment for the bloc, which now includes not just the original members—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—but a
After spending nearly 235 days in space, a NASA astronaut and three cosmonauts are ready to come back to Earth. They undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, targeting a splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico early Friday. Commander Matthew Dominick, along with co-pilot Michael Ba
Cyprus has just joined the Artemis Accords, a space exploration agreement led by NASA. This makes Cyprus the 46th country to sign up for safe space exploration. Nicodemos Damianou, Cyprus' deputy minister of research, innovation, and digital policy, signed the accords in Nicosia. James O'Brien, from
The Yankees are gearing up to face the Dodgers in the World Series for the first time since 1981. Back then, a young pitcher named Fernando Valenzuela had a remarkable season, including a legendary performance in Game 3 of the '81 Series. Today, the Yankees are hoping their pitching can carry them t
Imagine this: North Korean soldiers are going to Russia to help fight in Ukraine. That's what American and South Korean officials said recently. If these soldiers really join the war, it would be the first time a third country sends troops to fight on the front lines. So far, other nations have only
In a surprising turn of events, a radio station in Krakow, Poland, has ditched human journalists for AI-generated presenters. The station, OFF Radio Krakow, announced its new AI hosts this week, aiming to connect with younger listeners. These virtual characters will discuss cultural, artistic, and s
