BRICS Expansion Reinforces Its Influence in Global Economy
BRICS expands by adding Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, bolstering its influence with 27% of the global economy and shaping future trade dynamics.
2024
Meta Relaunches Facial Recognition to Combat Celebrity Scam Ads
Meta is reintroducing facial recognition technology to combat ‘celeb bait’ scams on Facebook, enrolling 50,000 public figures in a global trial starting December.
Global Leaders Urge Billions in Funding to Save Nature as COP16 Kicks Off
At the COP16 summit in Colombia, leaders from nearly 200 nations called for urgent billions in funding to halt rapid nature destruction and meet 2030 biodiversity goals.
BRICS Summit 2024: Leaders Gather in Kazan for 16th Annual Meeting
Leaders of BRICS nations, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, have arrived in Kazan for the 16th BRICS Summit, aiming to discuss global cooperation and economic strategies.
Israeli Airstrike in Southern Beirut Kills Four, Injures 24
Tragic Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut’s Rafik Hariri University Hospital car park results in four deaths, including a child, and injures 24.
Wall Street Journal & New York Post Sue Perplexity AI Over Copyright Infringement
The Wall Street Journal and New York Post have filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, alleging massive copyright and trademark violations related to its AI-driven search engine.
Tesla Faces Investor Scrutiny Over Robotaxi Plans in Upcoming Earnings
Tesla’s upcoming earnings report will address investor concerns on robotaxi initiatives and autonomous driving amid regulatory scrutiny and market competition.
Chinese Envoy Highlights Unprecedented Challenges in Global Nuclear Disarmament
At the 79th UN General Assembly, China’s Disarmament Ambassador Shen Jian emphasized unprecedented challenges to global nuclear disarmament and called for international cooperation to ensure peace and security.
Qualcomm Launches Snapdragon 8 Elite: Fastest Mobile CPU with On-Device AI
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite, featuring the world’s fastest mobile CPU and advanced on-device generative AI, transforming user experiences.
The Chinese mainland’s Long March Rocket Successfully Launches Tianping-3 Satellite in Shanxi
China’s Long March-6 rocket successfully launched the Tianping-3 satellite from Shanxi, marking the 541st mission. Tianping-3 will enhance radar calibration and space environment monitoring.