KPMG warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is disrupting UK supply chains and projected Britain’s economic growth to slow to just 0.8% this year.
Category: International
Pope Leo Issues Encyclical Warning AI Must Serve Humanity Not Replace It
In his first major encyclical Pope Leo called on global leaders to ensure that artificial intelligence remains a tool to serve human dignity and not undermine it.
Gaza Flotilla Activists Describe Sexual Abuse and Violence During Israeli Detention
Released activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla gave harrowing accounts of violence and sexual abuse they faced while held in Israeli detention.
Tennessee Issues One-Year Stay for Tony Carruthers After Botched Execution Attempt
Tennessee halted the execution of Tony Carruthers for one year following a botched execution attempt that left him in agony.
Marco Rubio Promotes Aide Who Helped Broker Israel-Lebanon Talks to Top NSC Post
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio elevated a key aide credited with helping broker the Israel-Lebanon talks to a top White House national security position.
Paris Prosecutors Open Probe into Alleged Israeli Interference in French Elections
French prosecutors launched an investigation into claims that an Israeli company ran disinformation campaigns targeting far-left candidates in French local elections.
U.S. Bombs Iran Despite Ongoing Peace Talks
The US carried out airstrikes on southern Iran even as ceasefire negotiations continued with mediators.
Iran Successfully Institutionalizes Control Over Strait of Hormuz Through New Maritime Toll Authority
Tehran has established a new maritime toll authority giving it unprecedented administrative leverage over the critical Strait of Hormuz.
Israel Strikes Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley Killing 12 People
Israeli airstrikes targeted the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon killing at least 12 people amid ongoing regional conflict.
Ebola Healthcare Facilities Attacked Three Times in One Week in Congo
Armed attackers stormed hospitals treating Ebola patients in eastern DRC for the third time in a week forcing medical evacuations amid gunfire.