US vice president JD Vance is making his diplomatic debut at an AI summit in Paris and the Munich security conference. He opposes EU AI regulations and will discuss Ukraine, Nato, and free speech. Vance will meet with Macron, Modi, and von der Leyen. France aims to boost AI investments, while China pushes for open AI access. Modi co-hosts the summit, emphasizing global AI equity.
Related news
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has told investigating magistrates in France, where he was charged with infractions linked to enabling organised crime, that he "realised the seriousness of all the allegations"learned Saturday from a source familiar with the case. The messaging service Durov founded with his brother in 2013 "was not created to be a platform for criminals", he told investigators through an interpreter, according to extracts from his questioning in December provided by the source.
New York election officials are being urged to investigate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for alleged voter fraud by using a discredited address in New York to vote by mail in the last election. Kennedy, a nominee for a top health role in the Trump administration, was accused of residing in California instead.
France's new government announcement, expected Sunday evening, is postponed until Monday evening due to a national day of mourning for victims of the Mayotte cyclone disaster. Prime Minister Bayrou aims to form a diverse government by Christmas to ensure survival of a no-confidence vote and passage of the next year's budget. Potential members include figures from across the political spectrum.
The Harvard International Review removed an article critical of the Sikh separatist Khalistan movement after facing backlash and a complaint. The decision and subsequent controversy highlight tensions between editorial decisions and authors' perspectives, as well as the ongoing sensitivities surrounding the Khalistan movement.
Three South African soldiers were killed and 18 injured in clashes with M23 forces in the eastern DRC. The South African troops were part of a mission by the Southern African Development Community, but there has been concern over the lack of communication from the military regarding the situation.
Bangladesh's Supreme Court suspended a High Court ruling that declared 'Joy Bangla' the national slogan. The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, challenged the March 2020 verdict after Sheikh Hasina's ouster. The court stated the slogan is a policy matter outside judicial purview.
As Vivek Ramaswamy posted photos from Superbowl Sunday, social media users asked him why he was there if he did not like American culture. In December, Ramaswamy made a long rant about US culture blaming it for nor producing top engineering talents owing to it misplaced focus on mediocrity and not on excellence, he said -- to the ire of many Republicans.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday he has canceled the visas of more than 300 "lunatics" in a growing crackdown against anti-Israel activism on American university campuses. "If you lie to us and get a visa and then enter the United States, and with that visa, participate in that sort of activity, we're going to take away your visa," he said. sct/mlm
Russia rapidly regained nearly 500 square miles of territory in Kursk by adopting advanced drone warfare, mirroring Ukraine's previously successful tactics. The strategy focused on cutting off Ukrainian supply lines through high-quality drone attacks, forcing a retreat and inflicting significant losses on Ukrainian forces.
The Maldives has officially banned Israeli passport holders from entering the country, a decision formalized by President Mohamed Muizzu this week. This action, prompted by the ongoing conflict in Gaza, reflects the government's condemnation of Israel's actions against Palestinians. While the ban's impact on dual nationals remains unclear, it underscores the Maldives' stance as a predominantly Sunni Muslim nation.