Technology
Anthropic CEO Defies White House Over U.S. AI Export Controls
Washington, June 20 — Anthropic's chief executive Dario Amodei has repeatedly challenged the Biden administration's proposed export restrict…
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Science
Climate Protests Target FIFA
Protesters plan to gather on Sunday. They will target FIFA's deal with a Saudi oil company. The protests will happen at World Cup sites and …
General
Iranian Negotiators Head to Switzerland for US Deal Talks
An Iranian negotiating team departed for Switzerland on Saturday to discuss implementing a deal with the United States. The team left Iran t…
World
Iran Sanctions Fading Fast
Iran faced crippling sanctions in 2015, forcing it to negotiate. Now, warfare is the primary tool, with sanctions losing their bite. The 201…
World
Hezbollah Blames Israel for Ceasefire Breaches
Hezbollah has accused Israel of being fully responsible for violating their ceasefire agreement with Lebanon. The group made the statement a…
Politics
Brazil's Presidential Race Takes a Turn
Brazil's presidential election has taken a dramatic turn following a major bank scandal. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the current president, h…
World
Iran Threatens to Close Strait of Hormuz Over Lebanon Ceasefire Violations
Iran's top military command announced on Saturday that it would close the Strait of Hormuz to vessel traffic due to Israel's attacks on sout…
Politics
Tensions Rise Between Meloni and Trump at G7 Summit
Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump met at the G7 gathering in Evian, France, over three days. The Italian prime minister and former US presiden…
Politics
Iran Denies Closing Strait of Hormuz
US Vice President JD Vance was interviewed by Fox News on Saturday. He rejected claims that Iran had closed the Strait of Hormuz. This came …
Politics
US Treasury Chief Warns Trump About Zelenskyy
The US Treasury Secretary's chief investment officer, Scott Bessent, reportedly advised former President Donald Trump against hosting Ukrain…
Science
Climate Change Threatens Ancient Faith in Nepal's Highlands
In the remote village of Lubra, nestled in Nepal's highlands, a centuries-old faith is facing an uncertain future. The Bon community, native…
Politics
Israeli Airstrikes Kill 16 in Southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon on Saturday, killing at least 16 people, despite reports of renewed ceasefire talks. The strikes tar…
World
Kremlin Refuses Europe Ultimatum as Putin Warns of Retaliation
Russia and Ukraine clashed on Saturday, with Russia vowing to respond to Ukraine's largest attack on Moscow. The Kremlin said it won't accep…
Health
Fighting Continues in Lebanon as US-Iran Deal Hangs in Balance
Violence persists in southern Lebanon despite reports of a ceasefire agreement, with Israeli strikes killing at least seven people, includin…
Politics
US Politics Behind Anthropic Export Controls
The US administration's handling of AI policies has put tech companies in a tricky spot, with many aligning their messaging with the White H…
Economy
Gaza Residents Struggle as Bank Accounts Frozen
Palestinians in Gaza are facing financial hardship after the Bank of Palestine froze or closed their accounts without explanation. The move …
Economy
European Stocks Regain Lead as Stagflation Fears Subside
European stocks are outperforming others for the second half of the year, driven by a shift in investor sentiment. The prospect of peace in …
Technology
Navigating Uncharted Markets with AI-Driven Insights
The Odd Lots live show in New York on May 28 featured a panel discussion with three prominent Substack writers. They shared their perspectiv…
Science
Navigating the Substack Era
Three prominent Substack writers, James van Geelen, Sam Ro, and Jasmine Sun, recently joined a live panel discussion in New York on May 28. …
World
US‑Iran Diplomatic Talks Delayed as Conflict Rises in Lebanon
The United States and Iran were set to meet in Geneva on Friday to discuss a possible revival of the nuclear agreement. The session was canc…
Politics
Pakistan's Role in Ending Iran-US Conflict Sought
Pakistan's government is trying to mediate between the US and Iran, after a drone strike killed top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani. Pakis…
General
Tibet Aid System Sidelines Local Cadres
China's „Tibet Aid„programme is sending Han Chinese officials to Tibet, supposedly to help the region. However, this move is actually underm…
Politics
Labour Leadership Under Fire
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces growing pressure after Andy Burnham's by-election win in Labour's stronghold. The victory has sparked s…
Politics
Trump and Meloni: A Cooling Friendship
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni rebuked Donald Trump on social media, saying „Italy and I do not beg„on Friday. The public scolding co…