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US-China to open special channel to deal with AI risks
Chinese President Xi Jinping has left Washington after completing a three-day state visit. At the final stage of the visit, the United States and China have agreed to launch a special channel for mutual communication to deal with any major risk or unintended incident arising from the use of artificial intelligence or AI. According to information released by the White House, this initiative will create the opportunity for rapid communication between the two countries on important AI-related incidents.
19 die after drinking spurious liquor in India, 19 arrested
At least 19 people have died in India's northeastern state of Nagaland over the past two days after drinking suspected spurious liquor. Police said eight died in Mokokchung district and 11 in Tuensang district. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the incident.
Mojtaba Khamenei in good health, leading Iran: Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in good health and continues to lead the country, dismissing questions over the leader’s prolonged absence from public view.
International community failed on Palestine issue: Irish PM
Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheál Martin has commented that the international community has failed for the Palestinians. In the speech given at the session of the United Nations General Assembly he said the ongoing violence and expansion of Israeli settlements are further damaging the possibility of lasting peace. Turkey’s media TRT World has reported this news.
France to send troops to protect Saudi port: Macron
France will send soldiers, radar and defence systems to protect Yanbu, an important port city on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast. French President Emmanuel Macron said this on Thursday.
Netanyahu leaves New York right after UN speech
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left New York within hours of addressing the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. He arrived in New York on Thursday and, after delivering his speech at the UN, headed straight for Israel the same day. US media outlet CBS News also reported that he was scheduled to leave New York a few hours after his speech.
Italy bans burqa, niqab in schools
Italy's government has pushed ahead with plans to ban face-covering clothing in schools and limit the number of foreign students in classrooms. Qatar-based media outlet Al Jazeera reported that a fine has also been stipulated for violating the new rules.
US President Trump posts on Truth Social about Bangladesh
An agreement has been signed to purchase 11 more aircraft from US aircraft manufacturer Boeing for Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the national flag carrier of Bangladesh. Centring this deal, US President Donald Trump has described Boeing's new aircraft sales agreements with Bangladesh and Turkey as a "historic" event for the company.
Diplomats walk out calling Netanyahu 'coward'
An unprecedented protest took place on Thursday, September 24, when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stage to speak at the 81st session of the General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York. According to the BBC, delegations from several Arab, Muslim, African and European countries walked out of the assembly hall in protest against the ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.
Emergency alert issued in Makkah, other Saudi areas over attack fears
An emergency alert has been issued in the holy city of Makkah and various other areas of Saudi Arabia over fears of a possible attack. The alert was issued by the country's Civil Defence authorities on Thursday. Such messages are usually sent through Saudi Arabia's national early warning system when there is a risk of a possible missile or drone attack.