Peter Kyle, the UK’s Technology Secretary, is engaging with US counterparts to explore new opportunities for AI collaboration and investment. His discussions will focus on expanding the long-standing UK-US relationship to leverage emerging technologies, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), which the UK Government has prioritized under its Plan for Change. Kyle’s visit is set to […]
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Oracle has announced a significant £3.8 billion ($5 billion) investment in the UK’s cloud infrastructure, aimed at driving the nation’s AI innovation over the next five years. The move comes in response to the growing demand for cloud services and is set to expand Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), providing UK businesses with enhanced access to […]
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We, the undersigned organisations, are dismayed by the intensified state crackdown on lawyers in Iran simply for defending human rights and respect for the rule of law. The systematic targeting of lawyers and human rights defenders by the state in Iran shows no signs of stopping, with escalated attacks in January and February 2025. On 3 February […]
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London-based Baloch human rights activist and political advocate, Aomar Karim, has sharply criticized Pakistan’s ongoing actions to block educational opportunities for Baloch students. In a statement released on his official website, Aomarkarim.com, Karim expressed grave concern over the closure of key educational institutions in Balochistan, such as The University of Balochistan, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s […]
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Representatives from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States are scheduled to meet in Saudi Arabia on Monday for critical talks, including discussions on a proposed 30-day ceasefire focused on halting attacks on energy infrastructure. This ceasefire proposal has recently received support from Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and former U.S. President Donald […]
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The UN Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for the recent abduction of eight UN civilian staff and the looting of a UN convoy in Kadugli, Sudan. According to a UNSC report, RSF fighters seized eight vehicles and 280,000 liters of fuel from the United Nations Interim Security Force for […]
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In a stark contradiction to President Donald Trump’s claim of a ceasefire agreement, Russia launched a series of drone strikes that struck civilian infrastructure, including a hospital in Sumy, Ukraine, just hours after Trump’s phone call with President Vladimir Putin. Trump had stated that during the conversation, Putin agreed to halt attacks on Ukraine’s energy […]
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The FBI has commended Mexican authorities for the arrest and handover of Francisco Javier Román Bardales, a senior leader of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang, to U.S. authorities. Bardales, one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted suspects, was apprehended on Monday in Veracruz, Mexico, following a joint operation by Mexican soldiers and federal agents. FBI […]
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A massive fire at an electrical substation near London’s Heathrow Airport has forced the airport to close indefinitely on Friday, 21 March, causing widespread disruption. The blaze, which saw flames and thick smoke visible from miles away, led to a major power outage, affecting one of the world’s busiest airports. The London Fire Brigade responded […]
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Speaking in the capital Bishkek, Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights acknowledged the country’s recent economic growth but cautioned that narrowing space for civil society and press freedom could undermine progress. “For societies to thrive, they need to be rooted in human rights, non-discrimination and the rule of law. This also reassures investors,” […]
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