Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen addressed Greenland's sovereignty during her visit, affirming US territorial annexation is not acceptable. Her trip, aimed at showing solidarity amidst US pressure, follows critiques from US Vice President JD Vance. Highlighting support, Frederiksen's visit underscores Greenland's favor for independence from Denmark, not US control, amidst strained US-Denmark relations.
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Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old former OpenAI researcher and key figure in the development of ChatGPT, tragically died by suicide in his San Francisco apartment. Balaji, a vocal critic of OpenAI's alleged copyright infringement in training its AI models, had resigned from the company and become a key witness in ongoing lawsuits.
Xi Jinping is advocating for free trade in Southeast Asia, portraying China as a source of stability. Welcomed in Vietnam and later in Malaysia, Xi emphasized opposing unilateral actions and maintaining global supply chains. Agreements were signed with Vietnam, including railway projects and increased agricultural exports. He will end his tour with a stop in Cambodia.
Six members of the Ahmadi community in Karachi were arrested by police on Saturday after Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan activists gathered outside their place of worship to prevent Friday prayers. The arrests followed threats and demands from the activists, highlighting ongoing religious persecution and human rights violations against Ahmadis in Pakistan.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott responded strongly after Democratic lawmaker Jasmine Crockett appeared to mock his use of a wheelchair, calling it indicative of the Democratic Party's negative tactics. Crockett clarified her remarks were about Abbott’s policies, but Republicans still criticized and considered censure for her comments.
More than fifty years passed between the last Apollo mission and the United States' return to the lunar surface, when the first-ever private lander touched down last February. Now, the United States is working to make private lunar missions routine through NASA's $2.6 billion Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, a public-private initiative designed to deliver hardware to the surface at a fraction of traditional mission costs.
The UN has appealed for $6 billion to aid 26 million people affected by Sudan's civil war, which has displaced 12 million and pushed millions toward famine. Since April 2023, fighting between the army and paramilitary forces has devastated the country. The funds will provide life-saving aid within Sudan and assist refugees in neighboring nations. Without immediate support, severe hunger, education loss, and healthcare collapse loom.
US First Lady Melania Trump emphasized the "power of love" at the International Women of Courage Award ceremony, honoring eight women for their bravery. Her message contrasted with President Donald Trump's controversial deportation policies, which have sparked legal battles and public protests.
A fire erupted at the Chiltern Firehouse Hotel in Marylebone, central London, necessitating the evacuation of around 100 guests. Over 120 firefighters contained the blaze by 9:30 pm. The fire, which started on the ground floor and spread, caused no injuries. The cause is under investigation.