Author: News Desk

Malaysia: Malaysian authorities have seized a Chinese-registered dredger suspected of looting the wrecks of British warships that sank off the east coast of the peninsula during World War II. According to the statement from the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, the Fuzhou-registered Chuan Hong 68 was detained off the coast of the Malaysian state of Johor on May 28. In a joint operation with police, officers found 100 unexploded artillery shells on board. Photos released by the agency showed piles of rusted metal on the boat’s deck, as well as cranes and cutting equipment. “Maritime Malaysia does not rule out the…

London, UK: Prominent technology experts from around the globe have issued a warning, urging for artificial intelligence (AI) technology to be recognized as a significant societal risk. They have emphasized the need to prioritize AI alongside pandemics and nuclear wars, citing its potential implications. The Center for AI Safety released a statement signed by numerous executives and academics, raising alarm over the risks posed by AI technology and calling for increased attention to its regulation. This development comes as concerns about the potential impact of AI on humanity continue to grow. Leaders from around the world, including those at the…

United States: The United States has urged Turkey to approve Sweden’s accession to NATO, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken saying that “the time is now” for the northern European country to join the alliance. Speaking alongside Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, the top US diplomat noted that Sweden has been qualified to join NATO “from day one” and has taken significant steps to address Turkey’s “legitimate” security concerns. “From the perspective of the United States, the time is now to finalise Sweden’s accession,” Mr. Blinken told reporters in the northern Swedish city of Lulea. Sweden and neighbouring Finland started…

Denmark: A new study has found that rock “flour” produced through the grinding process beneath Greenland’s glaciers has the ability to trap carbon dioxide (CO2) responsible for climate heating. This innovative technique, known as enhanced rock weathering (ERW), shows global potential for removing billions of tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere, thus aiding in the mitigation of extreme global heating. The natural chemical reactions triggered by the breakdown of rock powder result in the fixation of CO2 from the air into new carbonate minerals. Furthermore, enhancing the rock weathering process not only facilitates carbon capture but also promotes soil fertility…

Abu Dhabi, UAE: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) revealed its ambitious plan to send a spacecraft to the main asteroid belt of the solar system. The Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt aims to unravel the mysteries surrounding the origins of life on Earth. The UAE plans to launch the spacecraft, named MBR after Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in 2028 to study a total of seven asteroids over the course of a 13-year mission. Dubai’s ruler emphasized that this remarkable journey would cover a distance surpassing Mars and be ten times the distance covered by the…

Russia: Following Ukrainian President Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s expression of gratitude towards the country’s air defense units for their successful interception of numerous Russian drones and missiles aimed at Kyiv and other areas, Russia has initiated a series of air strikes on the capital. This comes as a shocking development, with the Russian attacks posing a significant threat to the region. https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1663272432658989060?s=20 The city officials of Kyiv reported the activation of air defense systems in their relentless efforts to intercept and neutralize incoming targets. The piercing wails of air raid sirens echoed through various regions, underscoring the urgency and gravity of…

China: China has launched a spacecraft to take three new astronauts, including the country’s first civilian, to its space station. The Shenzhou-16 spacecraft lifted off from the Jiuquan launch centre on the edge of the Gobi Desert in northwestern China on a Long March 2F rocket. “The launch was a complete success, and the astronauts are in good condition,” Mr. Zou Lipeng, the centre’s director, commented. The crew will overlap briefly with the three astronauts currently on board the Tiangong station, who will then return to Earth after completing their six-month mission. Dozens of employees from the space program, many…

London, UK: The government has announced plans to crack down on vape marketing and close a loophole that enables retailers to provide free vape samples to children. Chancellor Mr. Rishi Sunak described the targeting of children and teenagers as “unacceptable” and emphasized the need to curb their use of vaping products. The proposed measures also include a review of the regulations surrounding the sale of “nicotine-free” products to individuals under the age of 18. The Labour Party has referred to the announcement as a “baby step” and urged for more immediate action to be taken. Additionally, the government intends to…

Sudan: Sudan’s warring sides have agreed to extend a shaky ceasefire in their struggle for power over the nation after two key international mediators signalled impatience with persistent truce violations. The five-day extension of the ceasefire between Sudan’s military and its rival, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), was announced in a joint statement by Saudi Arabia and the United States. “The extension will provide time for further humanitarian assistance, restoration of essential services, and discussion of a potential longer-term extension,” the statement added. The development came as both sides were under pressure to extend the shaky ceasefire, which was…

Uganda: Uganda’s President Mr. Yoweri Museveni has officially enacted a contentious anti-gay bill into law, according to both his office and the country’s parliament. The legislation imposes severe and oppressive measures against homosexuality, earning global criticism for being one of the most stringent anti-gay laws worldwide. Mr. Museveni “has assented to the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023. It now becomes the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023,” a statement posted on the presidency’s official Twitter account wrote. Uganda’s parliament, through Twitter, confirmed that President has given his approval to a revised version of the controversial legislation. The bill had recently received overwhelming support from lawmakers,…