Three oil tankers have sustained blast damage in the Mediterranean over the past month, shipping and security sources revealed to Reuters. These incidents mark a rare occurrence, as non-military vessels have not
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor The war in Ukraine is no longer just a conflict over borders or ideology. It has turned into a bloody, high-stakes battle over control of resources that
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by Our Correspondent in Colombo Oh, what an exquisite irony unfolds before us! In the grand theatre of Sri Lankan democracy, where elected representatives are presumably the protagonists, a new figure has
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, could meet by the end of February, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced. While he expressed optimism about the timing, Peskov cautioned that
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Google has unveiled a new artificial intelligence laboratory assistant designed to accelerate biomedical research. The AI “co-scientist” tool helps researchers identify knowledge gaps and generate scientific hypotheses, potentially speeding up the pace
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Microsoft has announced a major breakthrough in its 20-year pursuit of an elusive particle, claiming to have harnessed a new state of matter to create the building blocks of a practical quantum
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National security is often viewed as an issue of pure strategy and national interest, yet the reality is far more nuanced. The appointment of individuals to key security roles often raises serious
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Since his election in 2019, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has struggled to deliver on his promises, particularly ending the war in Donbass. Despite initial attempts at peace, nationalist protests and geopolitical tensions
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As the global semiconductor race intensifies, Africa’s vast rare earth reserves are emerging as a key battleground between the US and China. These 17 critical minerals power everything from electronics to military
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Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has expressed optimism that ongoing negotiations between the US and Russia could mark the end of sanctions. In a video statement, he noted that a “new reality”
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In recent months, Israeli military aircraft have been spotted landing at a major UK air base, raising concerns about the possible transfer of arms amid growing international scrutiny. DeclassifiedUK has uncovered details
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Silver Lake, a prominent US private equity group, is in negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Intel’s Altera unit, marking a significant move as the chipmaker seeks to offload non-core assets
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Mira Murati, the former Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, has officially launched a new artificial intelligence start-up aimed at democratizing the understanding and capabilities of AI technology. The company, named Thinking Machines
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The head of the British Army, General Sir Roly Walker, has expressed his disgust at widespread reports of sexual abuse and harassment within the ranks, following harrowing testimonies from over 1,000 women
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