Germany: Nearly 90% of voters fear manipulation
A poll of German voters found that 88% fear manipulation from foreign actors or governments as they prepare to cast ballots on February 23. Russia and the US ranked as the perceived
Indian state shuts down Manipur internet, imposes curfew
The curfew and cut to internet access follow anti-government protests by hundreds of students. They accuse authorities of failing to control ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities. Indian authorities on
China opts out of blueprint on military AI use
Dozens of countries have endorsed a set of guidelines on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in combat. China was among the countries attending a summit that did not sign. Some 60
German Tibet activist denied entry to Hong Kong from China
David Missal, a University of Hong Kong graduate and spokesman for the Tibet Initiative Deutschland lobby group, said he was held for 13 hours and ultimately refused entry to Hong Kong. He
Kim Jong Un vows to ready nuclear force for combat with US
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has blamed the increase in his nuclear arsenal on “the reckless expansion” of a US-led regional military bloc. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country will “exponentially” increase
US Republican report blasts Biden on Afghanistan withdrawal
The report criticized President Biden for a botched withdrawl of troops from Afghanistan in 2021. The deal to withdraw had been agreed to between former President Trump and the Taliban in 2020.
Bangladesh: Thousands rally to mark ousting of PM
Thousands of angry students marched in the streets of Dhaka to celebrate the ouster of long-serving PM Sheikh Hasina. Bangladeshis are demanding that Hasina, who fled to neighboring India, be put on
US, UK, EU sign international AI treaty
The Council of Europe hailed the agreement as the “first international legally binding treaty” on the use of AI systems. It said it was an open treaty that could be signed by
Hunter Biden pleads guilty in tax evasion case
Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to federal tax charges to avoid another criminal trial. The plea came months after the US president’s son was convicted in a separate gun case. Hunter Biden, the
Madrid announces e-scooter ban over safety concerns
The mayor of Spain’s capital said that Lime, Dott and Tier Mobility had failed to implement limits on circulation and control parking. Madrid had imposed new regulations on the vehicles in 2023.
US secures release of 135 political prisoners in Nicaragua
Thirteen of those released are members of the Texas-based religious NGO Mountain Gateway, accused earlier this year of money laundering and organized crime. The United States has secured the release of 135