US deploys weapons in space, China-Russia call to stop ‘war preparations’
China has called on Washington to stop ‘war preparations’ in space after the US Space Force confirmed the deployment of weapons in orbit for the first time.
VB Desk, International
VB Desk, International
Secret meeting of US, Israel and Arab military chiefs on Iran
The military chiefs of the United States, Israel and several Arab countries have met in a secret meeting in Germany amid the ongoing war with Iran and regional tensions. Citing two Israeli officials, US media outlet Axios has reported that the meeting was organized by US Central Command (Centcom) commander Admiral Brad Cooper. However, no formal announcement was made in advance by any country regarding the meeting.
UN calls for urgent steps to control AI
The United Nations (UN) has called for urgent global steps to bring the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) under control. However, it has been noted that the United States and China are largely underestimating the growing concerns over AI. In particular, US President Donald Trump has rejected the need to impose excessive controls or ‘guardrails’ on AI.
India had extended two separate invitations to Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman: Jaiswal
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said the country had extended two separate invitations to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. One was for a bilateral visit and the other was to participate in the BRICS summit as the chairman of BIMESTEC.
Number of centenarians in Japan rises past 100,000 despite falling population
The number of centenarians in Japan has risen rapidly even though the trend of declining population has continued for a long time. For the first time in the country’s history the number of people aged 100 years or more has exceeded 100,000. At present the number of centenarians in Japan stands at 107,677.
US democratic indicators at lowest in 50 years: Guardian report
Key democratic indicators in the United States have fallen to their lowest levels in the past 50 years. At the same time, the rule of law worldwide has come under major pressure due to various steps and threats from the country’s Trump administration. However, amid this disappointing global picture some signs of democratic progress have been seen in several countries including Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
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