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A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the…
Current Affairs
US is ‘superhero’, China ‘supervillain’ in global AI contest, American officials warn
US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast warned that “America is the superhero” and China the “supervillain” in the contest for global artificial intelligence…
Singapore-flagged cargo ship hit by ‘unknown projectile’ while crossing Hormuz
The UN International Maritime Organization paused its programme to shepherd ships and seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after a cargo ship reported…
On the Radar: A Right Turn in Colombia and Peru Ups Security Concerns
On the Radar: A Right Turn in Colombia and Peru Ups Security Concerns
Will Colombia’s president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella keep his security promises in office?…
Hong Kong porn star Erena So arrested over promoting overseas gambling website
Hong Kong police have arrested model and porn actress Erena So Hoi‑lam on suspicion of promoting or facilitating bookmaking after she appeared in advertising videos…
China ‘on track to surpass United States’ in global goals for human, planet health: UN
China is “on track to surpass the United States” in its efforts to eradicate poverty and protect the planet, according to a new report from…