During the July-August 2024 student protests in Bangladesh, the United Nations warned the army of being banned from peacekeeping missions if they engaged in violence, leading to the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the appointment of Muhammad Yunus as Chief Adviser. UN human rights chief Volker Turk highlighted the UN’s role in crisis intervention, sending a fact-finding mission that revealed attacks on minorities and estimated casualties, ultimately supporting the protesting students.
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After laying off 9,000 employees, Microsoft is now replacing some of workers with the AI tools they build
Microsoft's King division, known for Candy Crush, has laid off around 200 employees, who will be replaced by AI tools they helped develop, amidst broader restructuring in the gaming division. The layoffs have caused significant frustration and low morale among remaining staff, with further cuts expected, affecting multiple offices across Europe. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Microsoft's King division has laid off around 200 employees, replacing them with AI tools they developed, leading...
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