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South Sudan: Kiir opens political dialogue ahead of December elections
Critics have questioned whether credible elections can be held in just three months, amid concerns over security, political space and the absence of a permanent constitution.
South Africa: 11th woman found dead as killings raise alarm
The discovery of another woman's body in a municipality east of Johannesburg has brought the number of women found dead in the area over the past 10 weeks to 11, deepening concerns over a string of ki…
Fighting rages in northern Ethiopia, raising humanitarian concerns
Fighting in the north of Ethiopia continued to rage over the weekend, as rebels of the Tigray People's Liberation Front moved beyond Tigray. Human Rights Watch warned against a possible humanitarian c…
Bombay HC to Hear Plea on Maharashtra SIR: 2.1 Crore Voters at Risk
The Bombay High Court will hear a plea seeking transparency in the Maharashtra Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Petitioners argue the exercise could delete 2.1 crore names, raising…
OpenAI cancels release of new AI model over safety concerns
OpenAI will not release its latest artificial intelligence model, Astra 6.1, after internal tests found it fell short of safety standards, the ChatGPT maker confirmed on Monday. The decision comes ahe…
Ladakh's Governance Shake-Up: Centre Proposes Elected Council Amid Sixth Schedule Demands
The Indian government has proposed inserting Article 371-K into the Constitution to create a directly elected legislative body for Ladakh, a Union Territory since 2019. This move comes amid local dema…
OpenAI Halts Rollout of New AI Model Over Safety Fears
OpenAI has scrapped the rollout of a new AI model after its safety chief said the system 'didn't quite meet the bar' of the company's security standards. The decision marks a notable public instance o…
India's Anti-Conversion Law Sparks Fear Among Christians in Maharashtra
A new anti-conversion law in Maharashtra, India, requires individuals to obtain government permission before changing their religion, affecting churchgoers and raising concerns about religious freedom…
OpenAI Abruptly Scraps GPT-6.1 Astra Release Over Safety Fears
OpenAI has scrapped the planned release of its latest AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra, following safety concerns raised during internal testing, according to reports. The decision marks a significant pause in…
CRD Election Alert: Voters Demand Answers on Water Crisis as Fast Ferry Fiasco Haunts Campaign
In letters to the Times Colonist, readers urge voters to press CRD candidates on water issues and blame political meddling for the failure of the fast ferry program. The letters highlight ongoing conc…
UK Minister: 'Too Soon' to Blame Foreign State for RAF Fairford Plot
UK Defence Minister Wes Streeting stated it is 'too soon' to attribute a suspected plot near RAF Fairford to a foreign state. The incident has prompted heightened security concerns, but officials are …
OpenAI Scraps Model Over Safety Fears, Executive Confirms
OpenAI has reportedly abandoned a model due to safety concerns after a top executive told The Wall Street Journal that it showed a poor aptitude for following orders. The decision underscores growing …