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Microsoft gives up OpenAI board seat amid regulator scrutiny: letter
Microsoft has ditched plans to take up an observer seat on the board of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, according to a letter seen by AFP on Wednesday, as antitrust
NATO chief reveals ‘greatest’ risk for bloc
NATO’s secretary general has called a Russian victory in Ukraine the greatest risk for the bloc and urged members to boost aid to Kiev
Hawaii airport evacuated over Japanese man’s grenades: police
A Hawaii airport was briefly evacuated after a Japanese man was found with two inert grenades in his hand luggage, police said following his arrest.
UK finances worst since 1945 – new chancellor
The British economy is in the worst shape since WWII thanks to Tory “chaos,” the new Labour chancellor has said
NATO makes ‘historic’ Ukraine air defense pledge
NATO has promised to deliver “dozens” of air defense missile systems to Ukraine
Biden wants to serve until 2029 — White House
Joe Biden is committed to staying in office for a full second term, regardless of calls by some Democrats to make room for someone younger
Parkinson’s specialist says Biden has ‘classic features’ of the disease: report
Dr. Tom Pitts, a clinical neurophysiologist based in New York, told NBC News on Monday that President Joe Biden displays “classic features” of Parkinson's
Saudis ‘threatened’ G7 over Russian assets – Bloomberg
A “veiled threat” from Riyadh may have been why the G7 chose not to confiscate Russia’s frozen sovereign funds for Ukraine
Biden would serve full second term if elected: spokeswoman
US President Joe Biden is committed to serving a full second term if reelected in November, the White House said Tuesday, as the 81-year-old fights for
Zelensky announces arrival in Washington for NATO summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky had arrived in Washington to attend the NATO summit, the leader announced on Tuesday in a video statement, saying he would
Methanol-powered ship to set sail for Europe’s first ‘green’ route
The first methanol-powered ship to ply routes between Europe's busy ports was unveiled Tuesday in Rotterdam, with shipping owners hoping to spur efforts
Russia promises to discharge Indians fighting in Ukraine: India minister
Russia has promised to allow dozens of Indians fighting in Ukraine after being recruited into Moscow's army on misleading terms to return home, India's
Blind mystic Baba Vanga predicts end times starting in 2025
Blind mystic Baba Vanga predicted that the end times will begin in 2025, NY Post reported. She was also known as Vangeliya Pandeva Gushterova, a blind
Gaza hospital source says at least 10 killed in strike on school
A hospital source in southern Gaza said at least 10 people were killed Tuesday in a strike on a school turned shelter for displaced Palestinians, the
Another Boeing 737 problem revealed
Over 2,600 Boeing 737 Max and Next Generation models will have to be inspected for faulty oxygen supply straps, the FAA has said
Russia and SCO trade hits record level – media
Trade turnover between Russia and the members of the SCO soared by 25% in 2023, Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov says