UNRWA chief refuses to bow to Israeli calls for him to quit role
The head of UNRWA, the UN’s embattled agency for helping Palestinian refugees, has said that he won’t accede to Israeli calls for him to step down.
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Hungary blocks EU’s new round of sanctions on Russia – FT
Hungary is opposed to restrictions on Chinese firms the EU added to its latest package of measures targeting Russia, Financial Times reports Read Full Article at RT.com
Brussels will not extend gas transit contract with Moscow – EU energy chief
The EU intends to further diversify its energy supplies away from Russia, according to Kadri Simson Read Full Article at RT.com
News24 | ‘Harassed, intimidated, threatened’: UK records worst year for antisemitism
Britain has recorded thousands of antisemitic incidents after the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas in October, making 2023 the worst year for UK antisemitism since 1984, when Jewish advisory body CST began recording such data.
Trump pitches Ukraine aid loan
Former US President Donald Trump has pushed for American aid to Ukraine to come in the form of a loan to be repaid at a later date Read Full Article at RT.com
Ocean Temperatures Keep Shattering Records—and Stunning Scientists
Sea surface temperatures have been skyrocketing beyond expectations. That may be a bad sign for hurricane season—and the health of ocean ecosystems.
A woman says she was asked to tip for her massage before it even began — a sign tipping culture is ‘out of control’
Taylor Stewart said she was asked to pay for her massage, including tip, before she’d even had the service, and it made her feel uncomfortable.
Every country needs its own AI systems, says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
Jensen Huang said nations should work toward building "sovereign AI" to control the intelligence and data produced.
Russia could ‘blind’ the US by taking out satellites using a nuclear space weapon, says ex-CIA chief
According to leaked US intel, Russia is developing powerful weapons to potentially disable US satellite communications.