Author: News Desk

United States: Apple has unveiled a range of new AI-powered features, supported by a partnership with OpenAI, as it strives to overcome the perception that it is lagging in the technology race. “Apple Intelligence” was introduced by Apple officials, including CEO Tim Cook, on Monday during a presentation that lasted almost two hours at the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino, California. “All of this goes beyond artificial intelligence, it’s personal intelligence, and it is the next big step for Apple,” CEO Tim Cook said. With the aid of ChatGPT, the virtual assistant Siri will be able to perform…

Scotland: Douglas Ross, facing mounting internal pressure for his various roles within the party and new charges of inappropriate expense claims, announced that he would step down as leader of the Scottish Conservatives on July 4. Ross also said in the unexpected Monday morning declaration that, should he win the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East constituency in the Westminster election, he would resign from his position as an MSP at Holyrood. His decision to serve as an MP at Westminster and an MSP at Holyrood in northeastern seats, while continuing to work as a part-time match official for the Scottish…

South Korea: North Korea has floated hundreds of garbage-carrying balloons into South Korea following Seoul’s warning to cease propaganda broadcasts across their tense border by Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister. The South Korean military stated on Monday that Pyongyang sent over 300 balloons stuffed with rubbish over the Korean border overnight. This came after Kim Yo Jong had earlier issued a warning that the loudspeaker broadcasts may potentially trigger a “crisis of confrontation.” In a statement released on Sunday and distributed by official media, Kim stated, “This is a prelude to a very dangerous situation.” The Joint Chiefs of Staff…

Paris: President Emmanuel Macron has announced snap parliamentary elections following a significant victory for Marine Le Pen’s National Rally in the European Parliament vote. Exit polls indicate that the far-right party secured 32% of the vote, more than double the share of Macron’s Renaissance party. In a televised address from the Élysée Palace, Macron declared the dissolution of parliament. In a video address released on social media shortly after 21:00 CET, Macron explained that after consultations provided for in Article 12 of the Constitution, he decided to let voters choose their parliamentary future. The two rounds of voting will take…

The global agricultural robots market is projected to experience significant growth, expanding from $13.07 billion in 2023 to $80.96 billion by 2033, according to a report by Spherical Insights & Consulting. This growth is attributed to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.1% during the forecast period. Key players in this market include Deere & Company, Trimble Inc., Blue River Technology, AGCO Corporation, and others. The increasing demand for automation in agriculture, driven by the need to address labor shortages and improve efficiency, is a major factor propelling the market forward. Drones Lead the Way Drones are expected to…

Paris: US President Joe Biden, during a visit to France, warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not stop with his war in Ukraine, pledging unwavering support for Europe against Russia. Speaking alongside French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, Biden emphasized that the entire European continent is under threat from Putin’s actions. The leaders jointly released a “roadmap” to support Ukraine, which includes a commitment to use frozen Russian assets to aid Kyiv’s efforts. “The United States is standing strong with Ukraine. We’re standing with our allies,” Biden stated. “Putin is not going to stop with Ukraine…. All of Europe…

New York: On World Oceans Day, June 8, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged governments, businesses, investors, scientists, and communities to unite in defense of the oceans. Highlighting the theme “Awaken New Depths” for 2024, Guterres emphasized the critical role oceans play in sustaining life on Earth and the urgent need to address the threats they face. Oceans Under Threat “The ocean sustains and enhances all life on Earth. But our ocean is in trouble, and we only have ourselves to blame,” Guterres stated. He cited climate change as a major culprit, causing rising sea levels that threaten small island states…

Russia: A French national employed with a Geneva-based organization that mediates conflicts has been detained by Russia on charges that he has been collecting intelligence on the armed forces without registering as a “foreign agent.” The guy is accused of having “purposefully collected information in the field of military and military-technical activities of the Russian Federation” over a number of years, according to the state Investigative Committee of Russia. This information might be used against the security of the state. The committee, which looks into big crimes, posted a brief video of masked officers approaching a man wearing black T-shirt…

South Korea: The staff at Samsung Electronics, a major global smartphone maker and high-end semiconductor producer, have gone on strike for the first time after a six-month campaign for better pay. The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), which is led by Son Woo-mok and represents tens of thousands of workers, reported that on Friday, employees were using their paid leave rights concurrently. Since January, Samsung and the unions have been locked in salary negotiations. This year, the corporation has proposed a 5.1 percentt pay increase; however, the union has stated that it is seeking an extra day of annual leave…

Gaza: An Israeli airstrike on a UN school housing displaced Palestinians in central Gaza has reportedly killed at least 35 people. The Israeli military claimed to have killed several of the 20 to 30 fighters it thought to be inside the school when it “conducted a precise strike on a Hamas compound” there. The Government Media Office in Gaza, which is controlled by Hamas, refuted the assertion and charged Israel with carrying out a “horrific massacre.” Israel has been urged by the US to provide the public with information on the strike in a “fully transparent” manner. The head of…