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High-level discussions in New York highlighted stronger regional cooperation, early warning systems, risk-informed policies and inclusive approaches to disaster and climate resilience. NEW YORK — ASEAN has strengthened its call for more inclusive and coordinated disaster risk reduction as regional and international stakeholders gathered in New York to advance implementation of the Sendai Framework for […]

Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour, a multimillion-dollar investment fraud involving Travis Kelce as an alleged victim, and a controversial Ecuador deportation are among the week’s biggest stories. WASHINGTON — A series of controversies involving American politics, entertainment, sports and international affairs dominated the week, with the fallout from Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian remarks emerging as one […]

Norway is preparing legislation that would ban trade in goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with intentional violations potentially carrying prison sentences of up to three years. OSLO — Norway is moving ahead with legislation that would prohibit trade in goods originating from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with violations potentially punishable […]

An unusual alliance of AI researchers, lawmakers, religious leaders and political figures is urging greater human control over artificial intelligence as warnings about catastrophic risks intensify. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Concerns over the potential dangers of artificial intelligence are taking on a new political dimension in Washington as researchers, lawmakers and technology critics from across the […]

The New York Democrat says DSA-backed primary victories could allow Republicans to portray the entire Democratic Party as socialist and too radical for mainstream voters. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Congressman Tom Suozzi has issued a blunt warning to his party, Democrats must distance themselves from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) or risk losing moderate, […]

Madrid/Rabat — Spain has rejected reports that it is preparing a contingency plan aimed at confronting Morocco, as the migration crisis in Ceuta puts renewed pressure on relations between Madrid and Rabat. The issue emerged amid reports circulating in the Spanish media following the unprecedented influx of migrants into Ceuta, the Spanish autonomous city on […]