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South Korea to invest $200 billion in US, announces Trump
US President Donald Trump has announced plans for nearly $200 billion in investment in various projects in the United States. He made the announcement at the Oval Office on Wednesday. However, South Korea said a final decision has not yet been made on the construction of a $54 billion pipeline for Alaska's liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, which is a key part of the investment plan.
Firefighter wins case against ex-girlfriend with ChatGPT's help
A firefighter in the United Kingdom has won a £40,000 case against his ex-girlfriend with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) as he could not afford a lawyer's fees. Craig Titchener, 40, represented himself in court. He took ChatGPT's help to understand the various stages of the legal process.
22 killed in Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan
At least 22 people were killed in two separate Pakistani airstrikes targeting Afghanistan’s Helmand and Kunar provinces.
Over 400 detained as France student protests escalate
More than 400 people, mostly minors, were detained in France on Tuesday over student protests at high schools across the country, the French interior minister said.
Morocco appoints first woman prime minister in historic move
Morocco has appointed its first woman prime minister, with King Mohammed VI tasking Marrakesh Mayor Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri with forming a new government following her party’s victory in last week’s parliamentary election.
Six killed as Russian Tu-95 bomber crashes during training flight
At least six military personnel were killed when a Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber crashed during a training flight in the Amur region, the Russian Defence Ministry said Tuesday (September 29).
Discussions at technical level on Ganges water treaty ongoing: Randhir Jaiswal
Spokesperson of India's Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, has said discussions at the technical level between India and Bangladesh on the Ganges water-sharing treaty are continuing.
Malaysia begins repatriation of Myanmar nationals
Malaysia has begun the process of sending back Myanmar nationals, including Rohingyas, who are asylum seekers. The country began the process of sending back 1,476 people in the first phase on Tuesday, September 29. The process began as part of a programme to send back 5,000 Myanmar nationals in phases.
Global deforestation shrinking climate action opportunities, UN warns
As deforestation and forest degradation rapidly increase worldwide, opportunities to ensure food security and tackle the impacts of the climate crisis are steadily shrinking. In this situation, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has called on governments worldwide to make forest conservation and restoration a national priority.
US military leaving Iraq after two decades
The final withdrawal of US troops from Iraq is set to be completed after more than two decades of military presence. US forces are scheduled to be pulled out of the country's last remaining bases by Wednesday. Iran and Iran-aligned Iraqi armed groups see the end of this long military chapter, which began in 2003, as a strategic success for themselves.