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AI is ‘accelerating the climate crisis,’ expert warns

If you care about the environment, think twice about using AI. Generative artificial intelligence uses 30 times more energy than a traditional search engine, warns researcher Sasha Luccioni, on a mission to... Read more »
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Turkey’s Erdogan calls for Islamic alliance against Israel

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday Islamic countries should form an alliance against what he called “the growing threat of expansionism” from Israel, drawing a rebuke from the Israeli foreign minister.... Read more »

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7-Eleven owner rejects initial takeover bid from Canadian rival

The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said Friday it had rejected a takeover bid from Canadian retail giant Alimentation Couche-Tard, saying the proposal “grossly undervalues” the company. The proposed purchase of Seven &... Read more »
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After Telegram founder arrest, Russians fear loss of ‘main information source’

France’s arrest of Telegram chief Pavel Durov has raised fears in Russia that the popular messaging app — used both by the Kremlin and its opponents — could be blocked, depriving them... Read more »
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Biden, Modi discuss Bangladesh situation; stress need for normalcy and safety of minorities

US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday discussed the situation in Bangladesh. The two leaders stressed the need for early restoration of normalcy and ensuring the safety... Read more »
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UN Chief Backs Bangladesh’s Interim Govt for Democratic Revival

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has pledged the UN’s full support to Bangladesh’s interim government in its efforts to restore an inclusive and prosperous democracy. In a message directed to Chief... Read more »
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China youth unemployment jumps to 17.1% in July

Youth unemployment in China ticked up to 17.1 percent in July, official figures showed, the highest level this year as the world’s second-largest economy faces mounting headwinds. China is battling soaring joblessness... Read more »
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Trump shot in right ear at rally, shooter dead

Donald Trump was shot in the right ear during a campaign rally on Saturday, sparking panic in the crowd and spattering the Republican presidential candidate’s blood across his face, before he emerged... Read more »
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Asian markets track Wall St records after Powell hints at rate cut

Asian stocks on Thursday tagged along with a Wall Street rally that saw another round of record highs as bets on a September interest rate hike surged following comments by Federal Reserve... Read more »
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Dhaka, Beijing Sign 21 Instruments, Announce 7 Projects to Strengthen Ties on Diverse Fronts

7 projects announced: China-Bangladesh Free Trade Agreement China-Bangladesh Bilateral Investment Treaty Digital Connectivity project Double Pipe Line project Rajshahi WASA Surface Water Treatment Plant MoU between Shandong Agricultural University and Bangabandhu Sheikh... Read more »