Author: News Desk

United States: Twitter has recently unveiled its own encrypted messaging service. Twitter has implemented end-to-end encryption for direct messages, ensuring that only the sender and recipient have access to the contents of private messages. Mr. Elon Musk, the CEO, highlighted that with the new encryption feature, he would be unable to access users’ messages, emphasizing the high level of privacy. However, he cautioned that this is an early version and advised users to “try it, but don’t trust it yet.” As of now, the encrypted messaging feature is limited to users who subscribe to Twitter Blue or possess a verified…

China: A new genetics study has revealed that some of the first humans to migrate to the Americas included individuals from China. Previous studies had suggested that Native Americans were descended from ancient Siberians who had crossed over a land bridge between Russia and Alaska. However, more recent research suggested that the ancestry of the founding populations of the Americas might have more diverse sources from Asia, including in Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, and California. The lineage responsible for these populations, known as D4h, is found in mitochondrial DNA inherited only from mothers. Researchers from the Kunming Institute of…

France: In a crucial development, European Union lawmakers are set to hold a pivotal vote, determining the regulations and limitations surrounding the usage of artificial intelligence (AI) within the EU. This vote holds significant implications for AI technologies like ChatGPT, as it aims to establish clear guidelines and restrictions for their deployment within the region. European Parliament committees are gearing up to outline their stance for forthcoming negotiations with EU member states, with the aim of formulating legislation that safeguards against potential abuses in the utilization of AI. The proposed law seeks to strike a delicate balance, ensuring adequate protection…

Nicaaragua: The local branch of the Red Cross in Nicaragua, a non-profit organization that provides humanitarian aid, has been dissolved by the National Assembly of Nicaragua as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to suppress groups seen as hostile to the government of President Daniel Ortega. The legislation to shut down the Red Cross was passed unanimously on Wednesday by the legislature under the control of Ortega’s Sandinista Party. The lawmakers called for a new decentralized and autonomous Nicaragua Red Cross under the government’s Ministry of Health, but it remains uncertain how the country would fund such a venture. The…

United States: Disney’s prominent streaming service has reported a significant decline, with a loss of 4 million subscribers during the initial quarter of this year. This decrease in subscriber numbers comes as part of Disney’s broader efforts to streamline operations and reduce costs. Disney+ managed to make substantial progress in cutting its losses, reducing them by $400 million. As the conventional film and television market continues to contract, Disney, known for iconic creations such as Mickey Mouse, the Star Wars franchise, and Marvel movies, faces mounting pressure to transform its streaming business into a profitable venture. Following the announcement, Disney…

United States: United States President Mr. Joe Biden has issued a warning that if Republicans do not agree to increase the debt ceiling before a looming deadline, the country’s economy could slip into a recession and result in the loss of millions of jobs. In a campaign-style speech in New York, Mr. Biden accused Republicans of holding the economy hostage by demanding “devastating” spending cuts in exchange for raising the debt limit. “We’re bringing jobs back all across America. This is no time to put all this at risk, to threaten a recession, to put at risk millions of jobs,…

Pakistan: In a stunning turn of events, former Pakistan Prime Minister Mr. Imran Khan is set to appear before a special court at the police headquarters in the capital city. This appearance follows his unexpected arrest, which sparked widespread protests across the nation. Mr. Khan faces charges related to corruption, and his presence in court on Wednesday marks a pivotal moment in his legal battle. The political crisis in Pakistan has escalated significantly as former Prime Minister Mr. Imran Khan was detained shortly after the country’s powerful military rebuked him. Mr. Khan, a former international cricketer, had made allegations implicating…

United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates has remarked that countries should agree to phase out fuel emissions (not the production of oil, gas, and coal) at UN climate talks this year. The UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Ms. Mariam Almheiri, stated that phasing out fossil fuels would hurt countries that either depend on them for revenue or cannot easily replace hydrocarbons with renewable energy sources. The UAE Minister favours phasing out fossil fuel emissions using capture and storage technology while ramping up renewable energy, saying this strategy allows countries to fight global warming while continuing to produce oil,…

France: The French parliament has passed a resolution urging the European Union (EU) to officially classify Russia’s private military contractor, the Wagner force, as a “terror group.” Concurrently, reports indicate that the United Kingdom is also on the verge of designating the Wagner force as a “terror organization.” These moves reflect growing concerns about the group’s activities and signal an intensified international effort to address the perceived threat posed by this mercenary entity. Stay tuned as we delve deeper into the implications of these decisions and their potential geopolitical ramifications. On 9th May 2023, the French parliament unanimously approved a…

United Kingdom: Doctors and public health experts have warned that artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to pose negative health impacts and may even threaten humanity, calling for a halt to the development of artificial general intelligence until it is regulated. In an article published in the journal BMJ Global Health, health professionals from the UK, US, Australia, Costa Rica, and Malaysia stated that AI could harm the health of millions via the social determinants of health through the control and manipulation of people, the use of lethal autonomous weapons, and the mental health effects of mass unemployment should AI-based…