In response to growing concerns regarding the capabilities of advanced artificial intelligence systems, Microsoft is preparing new internal rules aimed at keeping these technologies under human supervision. The American tech giant has just released a draft code of conduct that sets several principles regarding the behavior of its future AI......
Sweden’s national election remained finely balanced on Monday, with preliminary results showing the left-wing opposition holding only a narrow advantage over the governing right-wing coalition led by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. With most ballots counted, the opposition bloc was projected to secure 176 seats in the 349-member Riksdag,......
A planned summit aimed at strengthening relations between the United Kingdom and the European Union has reportedly been postponed again, highlighting continuing disagreements over sensitive economic and industrial issues following Brexit. According to the Financial Times, citing people familiar with the discussions, the meeting has been moved......
The United States would be prepared to supply nuclear fuel to Iran from abroad if an agreement is reached to resolve the long-running dispute over Tehran’s nuclear programme, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said. Wright, speaking in comments reported by Bloomberg, indicated that Washington could provide Iran with fuel sourced outside......
A new public opinion survey in Turkey has highlighted a striking contrast in how Turkish citizens view different countries, with Russia entering the group of nations most commonly perceived as friendly, while Israel and the United States were identified as the countries most frequently regarded as hostile. The survey was conducted by Turkish......
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to eliminate the 15% tariff currently imposed on Irish whiskey, saying he intends to respond to repeated calls for the measure to be removed. Trump made the announcement while attending the conclusion of the Irish Open golf tournament, where he said the issue of tariffs on Irish whiskey had been......
Greece is introducing new financial incentives aimed at encouraging people to live and work on Kastellorizo, the small and strategically located island in the eastern Mediterranean. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced an annual allowance of €5,000 for public-sector employees, security personnel and members of the armed forces......
A US government procurement contract to provide iPhone 17 smartphones to a Ukrainian beneficiary has raised questions about the purpose of the equipment, its timing and the broader role of Washington's technical assistance programmes in Ukraine. According to procurement documents, a contract worth $85,738 was awarded to a company based......
Dubai recorded a significant drop in international tourist arrivals during the first eight months of 2026, with the number of foreign visitors falling by more than 44% compared with the same period a year earlier, according to figures from Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism. The emirate welcomed approximately 6.97 million international......
Cuba is seeking to become a full member of the BRICS group as Havana looks to deepen its engagement with emerging economies and strengthen its role in an increasingly multipolar international system. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla said Havana was ready to contribute to the group and expressed the country's ambition......
US President Donald Trump’s proposal to provide a $5,000 payment to every adult American could add more than $1 trillion to the country’s budget deficit and public debt if implemented, according to economist Rob Mellin of the University of South Florida. Mellin, an associate professor in the university’s global studies department,......
US President Donald Trump has said that members of his cabinet will temporarily take turns handling White House press briefings following the departure of former press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Trump indicated that several senior administration officials were interested in taking on the role and that the......
North Korea has conducted a major military exercise involving long-range artillery units and missile forces, according to the country's official Korean Central News Agency, highlighting Pyongyang's continued emphasis on strengthening its strike capabilities. The drills were held on September 12 and involved five artillery and missile......
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