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London, UK: Scientists have issued a warning that greenhouse gas emissions have reached an all-time high, posing a significant threat of unprecedented global heating. A recent study published in the journal Earth System Science Data revealed that the world is rapidly depleting its “carbon budget,” the amount of carbon dioxide that can be released into the atmosphere while staying within the critical threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures. Currently, only about 250 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide can be emitted to prevent a temperature rise of 1.5 degrees Celsius, a decrease from the previous estimate of 500 billion…

London, UK: The United Kingdom will host a global summit on artificial intelligence (AI) this autumn, aiming to assess the significant risks associated with the technology. As concerns mount over the potential existential threat posed by AI, regulators worldwide are working to establish new rules to mitigate these risks. UK Prime Minister Mr. Rishi Sunak expressed his desire for the UK to take the lead in ensuring that the benefits of AI are utilized for the betterment of humanity. Mr. Sunak emphasized the need for the safe and secure development and utilization of AI, given its immense potential to transform…

Australia: Australia has taken decisive action to combat far-right extremism by announcing a nationwide prohibition on Nazi symbols. The government’s move seeks to curb the rise of extremist groups and activities within the country. Under the new legislation, the public display of Nazi symbols such as the swastika or SS symbols will be punishable by up to one year in prison. However, it is important to note that the ban will not extend to the Nazi salute. While Nazi symbols are already prohibited in several Australian states, this nationwide ban ensures their prohibition across the entire country. The decision comes…

France: Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentinian footballer, has announced his decision to join Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami after his stint with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), rejecting a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia. The MLS expressed its excitement about Messi’s impending move, stating in a statement, “We are pleased that Lionel Messi has stated that he intends to join Inter Miami and [MLS] this summer…we look forward to welcoming one of the greatest players of all time to our league.” The MLS has seen the likes of David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Lorenzo Insigne grace its fields in recent…

Ukraine: Former NATO Secretary General Mr. Anders Rasmussen has stated that a group of NATO countries may be willing to put troops on the ground in Ukraine if member states, including the US, do not provide tangible security guarantees to Kyiv at the alliance’s summit in Vilnius. Mr. Rasmussen, who has been acting as official adviser to the Ukrainian President Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Ukraine’s place in a future European security architecture, has been touring Europe and Washington to gauge the shifting mood before the critical summit starts on July 11. The former NATO Secretary General also warned that even…

Canada: Intense wildfires ravaging Canada have prompted warnings of hazardous air quality for tens of millions of people in North America. Smoke from the fires has engulfed large areas of Ontario and Quebec, casting an orange haze over the northeastern United States. Cities like Toronto and New York experienced some of the world’s worst air quality overnight. Quebec alone is currently battling 160 wildfires, leading officials to predict that the country is headed for its most severe wildfire season on record. Warmer and drier spring conditions have been identified as the main contributing factors. Environment Canada issued its highest air…

India: Air India has announced plans to dispatch a replacement aircraft to transport stranded passengers from a Delhi-San Francisco flight that made an emergency landing in Russia. The flight, carrying 216 passengers and 16 crew members, experienced an engine issue on 6th June 2023, prompting the unscheduled landing at Magadan airport in Russia’s Far East region. The nature of the engine snag has not been disclosed. In a statement, Air India confirmed its intention to operate a flight from Russia to San Francisco, subject to necessary regulatory clearances. The airline also assured that the ferry flight would carry essential supplies,…

Fiji: The Fijian Prime Minister Mr. Sitiveni Rabuka has stated that a police exchange agreement with China is under review as his government considers whether to cancel it outright. In 2011, Fiji’s government signed a memorandum of understanding enabling Fijian police officers to be trained in China. It also saw Chinese officers deployed to Fiji. But since being voted into power in a general election six months ago, Mr. Rabuka’s coalition government has shown more scepticism about close ties with Beijing. During a state visit to New Zealand, the Fijian premier indicated the agreement was on ice as deliberations continued.…

Saudi Arabia: US Secretary of State Mr. Antony Blinken has embarked on a diplomatic mission to mend relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia. In a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the two leaders expressed their commitment to advancing stability, security, and prosperity in the Middle East and beyond. Mr. Blinken highlighted the importance of progress on human rights in strengthening bilateral relations and thanked Saudi Arabia for its assistance in evacuating US citizens from Sudan and its diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts in Sudan. This visit follows a trip by White House national security adviser…

Australia: Commonwealth Bank, Australia’s largest bank, has been hit with a record-breaking fine of $3.55 million for violating spam laws. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) imposed the penalty after the bank sent 65 million emails to customers that breached the Spam Act. The majority of these marketing emails required customers to log in to unsubscribe, which was deemed unlawful under new regulations that came into effect in April 2021. The updated regulations mandate that marketers must provide an easy unsubscribe option without requiring customers to log in. The breaches occurred following the Commonwealth Bank’s update of its electronic…