Israeli soldiers lead a Palestinian family out of their home during a 40-hour-long raid in the Nur Shams refugee camp in the occupied West Bank
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Israeli soldiers led a Palestinian family out of their home during a 40-hour-long raid in the Nur Shams refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that at least 14 people were killed in the Israeli raid. The raid took place in the north of the occupied West Bank. The date of the raid is not specified in the article.
Brazil's Bolsonaro to hold Rio rally against 'threat' to free expression
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Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro is set to rally supporters in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday in defense of freedom of expression, which he says is under threat in the country. The rally comes as tech tycoon Elon Musk faces a legal showdown in Brazil over claims of censorship and disinformation.
#Brazil #JairBolsonaro #FreedomOfExpression #Rally #ElonMusk #Censorship #Disinformation
A woman uses her phone outside a cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong
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The bitcoin market has undergone the 'halving' of the reward for operating the cryptocurrency, a step designed to limit production and boost the digital money. The event took place on April 20, 2024. The woman in the photo is using her phone outside a cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong. The article does not provide any additional information about the woman or the exchange.
Azerbaijan's offensive triggered an exodus of Armenians from the enclave
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Azerbaijan's offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh has led to an exodus of Armenians from the enclave. Russian troops were deployed to Nagorno-Karabakh four years ago to maintain peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The offensive has resulted in a significant displacement of Armenians from the region.
#Azerbaijan #Armenia #Nagornokarabakh #Exodus
Moscow deployed the 2,000-strong peacekeeping contingent in Karabakh as part of a 2020 ceasefire deal
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Moscow deployed a 2,000-strong peacekeeping contingent in Karabakh as part of a 2020 ceasefire deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The deployment was aimed at keeping the peace between the two countries and preventing another war in the volatile region. Russia has now quietly exited Karabakh, ceding its clout in the region 'for good'.
Azerbaijan's offensive triggered an exodus of Armenians from the enclave
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Azerbaijan's offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh has led to an exodus of Armenians from the enclave. Russian troops were deployed to Nagorno-Karabakh four years ago to maintain peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The offensive has resulted in a significant displacement of Armenians from the region.
#Azerbaijan #Armenia #Nagornokarabakh #Exodus
Moscow deployed the 2,000-strong peacekeeping contingent in Karabakh as part of a 2020 ceasefire deal
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Moscow deployed a 2,000-strong peacekeeping contingent in Karabakh as part of a 2020 ceasefire deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The deployment was aimed at keeping the peace between the two countries and preventing another war in the volatile region. Russia has now quietly exited Karabakh, ceding its clout in the region 'for good'.
A 'generational shift' in computing underpinned by AI has venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, co-founded by Marc Andreessen, optimistic about investing billions recently raised
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Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, co-founded by Marc Andreessen, has raised $7.2 billion to invest in startups focused on games, apps, artificial intelligence, and more. The firm is optimistic about investing the recently raised funds in the 'generational shift' in computing underpinned by AI.
Hong Kong's securities regulator granted conditional approval for city's first spot-bitcoin and ether exchange traded funds
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Hong Kong's securities regulator has granted conditional approval for the city's first spot-bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This positions Hong Kong as a leader in Asia for the use of cryptocurrencies as investment tools. The approval allows for the creation of ETFs that will track the price of bitcoin and ether, providing investors with a regulated and accessible way to invest in these cryptocurrencies. The approval is conditional, meaning that certain requirements must be met before the ETFs can be launched. This move reflects the growing acceptance and integration of cryptocurrencies into traditional financial systems.
#HongKong #SecuritiesRegulator #Bitcoin #Ether #Etfs #Cryptocurrencies
Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Adam Selipsky notes Amazon has been in the AI business for more than 25 years
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Adam Selipsky states that Amazon has been involved in the AI business for over 25 years. Selipsky's comments come as some critics believe that Amazon is lagging behind Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI in the race to develop generative artificial intelligence.
Citigroup CFO Mark Mason called a soft landing in the US economy 'increasingly likely'
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Citigroup CFO Mark Mason believes that a soft landing in the US economy is 'increasingly likely'. Large American banks reported solid earnings, but executives have varying views on the likelihood of a near-term recession in the United States.
AI offers opportunities to social media influencers but also presents risks
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Social media influencers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their content, but they are also facing competition from AI-generated Instagramers, TikTokers, and YouTubers. AI has provided opportunities for influencers to create more engaging and personalized content. However, the rise of AI-generated influencers poses a threat to human influencers, as these virtual models can be programmed to cater to specific audiences and generate content at a faster rate. This competition from AI-generated influencers could potentially impact the influencer industry and the revenue streams of human influencers. Despite the risks, AI also offers opportunities for influencers to collaborate with AI platforms and tools to enhance their content creation process and reach a wider audience. The use of AI in influencer marketing is a growing trend that is reshaping the industry and presenting both challenges and opportunities for social media influencers.
#Ai #SocialMediaInfluencers #ContentCreation #Competition #VirtualModels #InfluencerIndustry
Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital was destroyed in an Israeli assault
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The UN Human Rights Council demanded a halt in all arms sales to Israel after Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital was destroyed in an Israeli assault. The war in Gaza has killed more than 33,000 people. Israel has provided proof that Hamas uses civilians as shields. The UN is criticized for its obliviousness to facts and its support for Hamas. The civilians of Gaza are victimized by their leaders, their people, and the UN. The Ukraine was invaded by Russia, yet 'peacemakers' want it to cede sovereign territory to Russia. The UN's attitude is criticized as spineless and a..kissing. The article includes a comment by Andrew Tatchyn expressing frustration with the UN's response to Israel's actions.
#Gaza #Israel #UnHumanRightsCouncil #War #Hamas #Civilians #Ukraine #Russia
The UN Human Rights Council meets at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
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The UN Human Rights Council passed a resolution on tackling discrimination against intersex persons. The resolution was passed despite opposition from several countries to the terminology used. The meeting took place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The resolution was passed on April 4, 2024.
#UnHumanRightsCouncil #Discrimination #IntersexPersons #Resolution #PalaisDesNations #Geneva
Hong Kong enacted a homegrown security law that introduced tough penalties for crimes such as treason, espionage and external interference
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Hong Kong enacted a homegrown security law that introduced tough penalties for crimes such as treason, espionage, and external interference. The US news outlet Radio Free Asia (RFA) has closed its office in Hong Kong over staff safety concerns after the city enacted the new national security law.