Zelensky says Ukraine ready for ‘de-escalatory steps’
Zelensky highlighted “a strong proposal from the United States regarding a mutual halt to strikes on critical infrastructure”. Read More
Trump approval up from record low, but outlook sours for Republicans, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
WASHINGTON, Sept 14 – President Donald Trump’s public approval rating rose from a record low, while Americans voiced growing support for Democrats gaining power in the U.S. Congress in a…
EU is set to propose ban on social media and AI chatbots for under-15s
Concerns have mounted globally about the impact on children’s health and safety of major outlets, including Facebook, TikTok and ChatGPT. Read More
Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree not to hit energy targets
Trump had, a day earlier, chastised Kyiv for hitting Russian oil refineries. Read More
Ukraine wants specifics from partners on halting strikes, Zelenskiy says
KYIV, Sept 14 – Ukraine is ready to halt strikes on Russia if its partners ensure that Moscow will refrain from hitting Ukrainian energy facilities, infrastructure and food supply routes,…
Netanyahu says Gaza documentary ‘NAZA’ is ‘shocking incitement’
JERUSALEM, Sept 14 – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that a new documentary film which alleges that mass civilian deaths were routinely built into targeting decisions in…
Immigrants express relief after Sweden Democrats suffer election setback
STOCKHOLM, Sept 14 – Immigrants in Sweden expressed relief on Monday after voters dealt the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats, whose rise helped drive the country’s politics sharply to the right on…
Some in Silicon Valley are questioning the calls for an AI slowdown
The debate over AI grew personal as key tech leaders clash over the need for government regulation. Read More
World Food Programme funding for Sudan plummets as more go hungry, head says
Sept 14 – The World Food Programme’s funding for Sudan — the world’s largest hunger crisis — has fallen by about half this year, its acting head told Reuters, as…
America’s AI boom needs $140b in new power plants, new estimate shows
The vast majority of new supply – more than 30 GW – will come from natural gas-fired units. Read More