Colombia secures $1.2 billion in loans to finance budget, peace plans
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia has reached loan agreements worth more than $1.2 billion with multilateral lenders, the finance ministry said,…
New York subway shooting kills one after brawl erupts on train
NEW YORK CITY (Reuters) -New York City police said they are searching for a gunman who opened fire on a…
Another phase of humanitarian catastrophe ‘at our doorstep’, says UNGA chief
WASHINGTON: The president of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly expressed grave concern Monday (Feb 12) over Israel's assault on…
Would AI be useful for conflict decision-making?
American researchers have evaluated the use of generative artificial intelligence models, such as Chat-GPT, in international conflict situations. By simulating…
Three COP summit hosts unite to raise climate ambitions
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates, host of last year's COP28 climate summit, and Azerbaijan and Brazil, the hosts…
Thai journalists arrested for news coverage of anarchist graffiti on temple
BANGKOK (Reuters) -Two Thai journalists have been arrested for their story about an activist spray painting an anarchist symbol and…
Indonesia in final stretch ahead of world’s biggest single-day election
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities were making final preparations ahead of Wednesday's election, with around 25,000 police set to ensure…
Jailed former Thai leader Thaksin granted parole, PM says
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's controversial billionaire former premier Thaksin Shinawatra has been granted parole after serving six months in detention,…
Professional coaches help Americans navigate Dating 2.0
When a long-term relationship came to an unhappy end, 43-year-old Katia suddenly found herself in “uncharted waters” as she struggled…