📰 Thailand, Cambodia troops open fire on each other, killing at least 12
Violent clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border have resulted in at least 12 deaths, prompting Thailand to close its border with Cambodia. A Thai F-16 fighter jet fired into Cambodia, destroying a military target, leading to condemnation from Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defense. Thailand recalled its ambassador to Cambodia and announced the expulsion of the Cambodian ambassador, while Cambodia downgraded diplomatic relations with Thailand. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim offered to mediate the conflict as the chair of ASEAN. The U.S. Embassy advised American citizens near the border to follow local security directions due to escalating tensions. The clashes follow a previous dispute in May, with both sides claiming self-defense and retaliating with border closures and bans on Thai media in Cambodia.
📰 Plane crash in Russia’s Far East leaves 48 dead
A tragic plane crash in Russia’s Far East region resulted in the deaths of 48 people. The An-24 passenger plane crashed on a hillside south of its destination in Tynda, near the border with China. All passengers and crew onboard were killed, leading to three days of mourning declared by Regional Gov. Vasily Orlov. Images from the crash site showed debris scattered in a forest with smoke rising. The plane attempted a second landing approach before contact was lost, with difficult weather conditions reported in the area. The flight was operated by Angara Airlines, traveling from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda with 43 passengers and multiple crew members, including children.
📰 UN court rules wealthy nations pay up for climate change damages in controversial global ruling
The United Nations’ International Court of Justice ruled that wealthy countries must fulfill their commitments to reduce fossil fuels and pollution or face financial liability from nations most affected by climate change. The court emphasized that rich nations are obligated to work together to achieve emission reduction targets and are responsible for the actions of companies under their control. Failure to comply could lead to full reparations for affected states. The White House expressed commitment to prioritize American interests in response to the ruling, while U.N. Secretary-General Guterres stressed the importance of aligning climate policies with the goals of the Paris agreement. Small nation states, including Vanuatu, welcomed the ruling as a victory for climate justice and emphasized the urgent need for global action to address the impacts of climate change, especially on vulnerable regions like small island states facing rising sea levels.
📰 China experimenting with brain-computer interfaces in global race for AI dominance: report
China is actively working on merging humans with machines using brain-computer interface (BCI) technology to enhance human cognition and human-machine collaboration. The country is focusing on various types of BCIs, including invasive, minimally-invasive, and non-invasive methods. While the U.S. has concentrated on language models for AI development, China is exploring unconventional paths to achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI). Chinese government documents reveal plans to invest in brain-inspired AI approaches and integrate AI physically into humans in the future. Despite China’s rapid progress in AI innovation, the U.S. asserts its dominance in the field and aims to maintain its position through strategic initiatives.
📰 Zelenskyy forced to rethink anti-corruption law after public backlash
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is planning to introduce new legislation to restore the independence of anti-corruption agencies in response to public backlash and international criticism over a law that targeted these institutions. Massive protests erupted in Kyiv and across Ukraine against the original law, with concerns raised about Russian influence and interference in law enforcement activities. Despite signing the initial bill, Zelenskyy now aims to ensure the independence of anti-corruption bodies and eliminate Russian influence. The previous legislation granted the Prosecutor General broad powers over cases handled by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO). Zelenskyy’s handling of the situation has impacted his popularity, and there are fears that the turmoil could weaken Ukraine’s path to joining the European Union and play into Russian propaganda during the ongoing conflict.
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