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India and Pakistan are in a strategic standoff following a deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which resulted in 26 fatalities. In response, India downgraded ties with Pakistan, suspending its participation in the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and closing its main land border, while Pakistan retaliated with similar measures and threatened to suspend all bilateral agreements. The IWT, crucial for water sharing between the two countries, faces significant jeopardy, as Pakistan warns that any...

SummaryAustralian Senator David Shoebridge has raised concerns about the threat AI deepfakes pose to democracy, urging New Zealand to take notice. He highlighted that deepfakes have been increasingly used in elections worldwide, with no existing laws in either Australia or New Zealand to prohibit their political use. Shoebridge emphasized the urgent need for legislation to combat the rapid spread of misinformation via social media, noting that politicians are vulnerable to being targeted by both domestic...

Sammy AwamiBBC News, KarongaTraders in Malawi face significant losses as Tanzania enforces a ban on agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa, leading to arrests and destruction of goods. With trade restrictions escalating, both Malawian and Tanzanian traders are suffering, as goods rot at the border; Malawian traders prefer Tanzanian produce for its quality and affordability. Despite failed diplomatic efforts, Tanzania's Agriculture Minister announced ongoing talks, while Malawian authorities tighten enforcement against imports, disproportionately affecting...

SummaryMax Oakley won the Eastern Goldfields Clay Target Club’s recent 50 Super Skeet event with a perfect score, narrowly defeating local competitor Tristan Polmear by one shot. Oakley also claimed the 50 skeet championship with a score of 49 out of 50, followed closely by Matt De Paoli with 48. Polmear later triumphed in the skeet doubles after a shoot-off against Leigh Harvey, while Mick Howley concluded the weekend successfully by achieving a perfect score...

Moscow and Tehran have agreed on a deal for the annual supply of 55 billion cubic meters (bcm) of Russian gas, with prices still to be determined, and Russia will also finance the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Iran. This agreement occurred as the U.S. aims to isolate Iran over its nuclear inspections, while both countries strengthen ties amid Western sanctions. Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, during his visit to Moscow, also...

A Department of Health and Human Services official clarified that no autism registry is being created, contradicting NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya's recent announcement about plans for a national disease registry to study autism. Concerns over patient privacy have led to backlash from advocacy groups and healthcare providers, prompting some to cancel appointments. The NIH will still invest $50 million in autism research, focusing on linking existing datasets while ensuring security and privacy, despite the...