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United States · United StatesUkraine has appealed for its European allies to urgently step up weapons supplies as it struggles to hold ground against invading Russian forces. As Henry Ridgwell reports, Germany has called for allies to provide more air defense systems, as Russian drones and missiles rain down on Ukrainian cities.See the Story
While under Russian attack, Ukraine pleads to West for more military aid
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Artificial Intelligence · Vancouvervancouver, british columbia — Just as the world is getting used to the rapidly expanding use of AI, or artificial intelligence, AGI is looming on the horizon.
Experts say when artificial general intelligence becomes reality, it could perform tasks better than human beings, with the possibility of higher cognitive abilities, emotions, and ability to self-teach and develop.
Ramin Hasani is a research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Tec…See the Story
Developers: Enhanced AI could outthink humans in 2 to 5 years
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Tokyo, Japan · Tokyowashington — China is challenging Japan’s latest analysis of the threat posed to the Indo-Pacific region by Beijing as a hyped-up threat and false accusation.
In the Japanese Foreign Ministry’s annual Diplomatic Bluebook that was published Tuesday, China's military moves are described as posing "the greatest strategic challenge," according to Japanese media. An official English version has not been published.
The Bluebook reportedly condemns Ch…See the Story
Japan, China bicker over Beijing's actions in Indo-Pacific
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Kyiv · KyivIn Ukraine, more than 200 libraries have been destroyed and about 400 damaged since Russia launched its war, say Ukrainian officials. Lesia Bakalets reports from Kyiv on how librarians are trying to ensure libraries survive the war. Camera: Vladyslav SmilianetsSee the Story
Librarians in Ukraine and their wartime struggle to save libraries
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Wildfires · AbujaAbuja, Nigeria — Nigeria and Cameroon on Friday signed a historic partnership designed to protect wildlife, preserve critical habitats and tackle illegal wildlife trade across their borders.
Nigeria's environment minister, his Cameroonian counterpart and other dignitaries were present at a signing ceremony for the pact, which provides legal support for the joint protection of endangered species, including gorillas and chimpanzees, and shared na…See the Story
Nigeria, Cameroon sign wildlife protection pact
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Washington State · WashingtonWashington — The U.S. immigrant population from South and Central Asia has swelled to new heights over the past decade and continues to grow rapidly.
Between 2010 and 2022, the number of immigrants from these regions residing in the United States soared to nearly 4.6 million from 2.9 million — a jump of almost 60%, according to recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The surge dwarfs the 15.6% rise in the overall “foreign-born” popul…See the Story
How South and Central Asia’s footprint in US population is growing
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World Health Organization · GenevaGeneva —
In the wake of a recent outbreak of avian influenza detected in dairy cows and goats in the United States, the World Health Organization is calling on governments to increase their surveillance and to “remain vigilant” regarding the possible spread of this deadly disease to their countries.
Dr. Wenqing Zhang, head of the WHO’s global influenza program, said Friday that investigations are underway to determine the extent and severity …See the Story
WHO urges heightened vigilance on potential spread of bird flu in cows
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Infrastructure · Kyivlondon — European nations are struggling to agree on providing urgently needed weapons to Ukraine as Kyiv’s forces struggle to hold ground against invading Russian forces.
Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure faced waves of drone and missile attacks from Russia again on Friday, with at least eight people killed, including two children, in an attack in the central Dnipropetrovsk region. An attack on the city of Chernihiv on Wednesday kill…See the Story
Europe falters on boosting weapons supplies to Ukraine, as US military aid held up
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