As Israel's war in Gaza continues more vocal critics of Netanyahu's Gaza policies have come forward in recent months including Netanyahu's aides from his own party. Watch to know more.

Israel-Hamas war: Mossad, Shin Bet Chief oppose Netanyahu stance, says reports

Scotland's 'sphinx' is an ancient and persistent snow patch in the UK region's third highest mountain. It renowned for never melting apart from three rare occasions in the 20th century but this year, It is about to do just that for the fourth consecutive year. Watch in for more details!

Scotland's 'Sphinx' snow patch melts away: Climate change threatens a grand vestige of the ice age

South Korea convened an international two-day summit on Monday (Sep 9) seeking to establish a blueprint for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military.

South Korea convened an international two-day summit on Monday (Sep 9) seeking to establish a blueprint for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military. A report by the news agency Reuters said that more than 90 countries, including the United States (US) and China, sent their representatives to the Summit in Seoul. "Recently, in the Russia-Ukraine war, an AI-applied Ukrainian drone functioned as David's slingshot," South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun said in the opening address. Defence Minister Kim was referring to Ukraine's efforts to gain a technological edge against Russia by rolling out AI-enabled drones. "As AI is applied to the military domain, the military's operational capabilities are dramatically improved. However, it is like a double-edged sword, as it can cause damage from abuse," he added. The expectations from the 2024 summit Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul said discussions would cover areas such as a legal review to ensure compliance with international law and mechanisms to prevent autonomous weapons from making life-and-death decisions without appropriate human oversight. Also read | More trouble for Telegram: Police in South Korea launch probe into whether app abets online sex crimes A senior South Korean official told Reuters that the summit hoped to agree to a blueprint for action, establishing a minimum level of guardrails for AI in the military, and suggesting principles on responsible use by reflecting principles laid out by NATO, the US or many other countries. It was unclear how many nations attending the summit would endorse the document on Tuesday, which is aiming to be a more detailed attempt to set boundaries on AI use in the military, but still likely lack legal commitments. What happened during last year's summit At the first such summit held in Amsterdam last year, the US, China, and other countries endorsed a modest "call to action" without legal commitment. However, the summit is not the only international set of discussions on AI use in the military. UN countries that belong to the 1983 Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) have been discussing potential restrictions on lethal autonomous weapons systems for compliance with international humanitarian law. In 2023, the Joe Biden-led US administration launched a declaration on the responsible use of AI in the military, which covers broader military application of AI, beyond weapons. As of last month, 55 countries endorsed the declaration. (With inputs from agencies)

South Korea convenes international summit to establish blueprint for ‘responsible’ AI use in military

#Gravitas | As per reports, people in Spain are heading to a supermarket outlets to seek prospective partners. Once there, they have to put a pineapple upside down in their trolley and do several other such steps in the hope of finding a potential match.

Love in a supermarket: Spanish have new dating strategy

Last night several paths across West Bengal witnessed protest, people took to the streets late in the evening holding burning torches candles using the light of their phones to press for their demands. The calls demanding Justice have only grown louder in fact people have been registering their protest and their anger in unique ways.

Kolkata Horror: Victim's family allege forced cremation, bribery by police | Gravitas

Four crew members are all set and ready for their space mission. Interestingly, none of them are astronauts in the strict sense of the word but they're undertaking the riskiest venture known to mankind. Watch in for more details!

SpaceX gears up for weekend launch of Polaris dawn | Gravitas

#Gravitas | German automobile giant BMW will reportedly manufacture its first hydrogen-powered cars from 2028 onwards. BMW has been testing hydrogen prototypes since 2022 and is now ready to take a gamble on consumer demand for hydrogen vehicles.

BMW to Start Selling Hydrogen Cars By 2028

#Gravitas | The U.S. has made it clear to Israel that it strongly opposes any potential firing of Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant. Furthermore, U.S. officials have reportedly sent a message to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that tensions in the region must be reduced because U.S. aircraft carriers can’t stay in West Asia indefinitely.

Israel-Hamas war: Is Washington Losing Patience with Netanyahu?

#Gravitas | For a long time, we have been asking when the next pandemic will come, where it will come from, and if it will be from China again. Will yet another global health crisis emerge from China, the birthplace of the COVID pandemic? A new study is raising alarm bells about the danger of viruses in fur farms across China. They have found a dangerous new bat coronavirus, as well as dozens of new "high-risk" viruses in animals - viruses that can cross over to humans.

Next Covid From China: Killer Virus Found in Chinese Fur Farms

#Gravitas | Parents in Japan are angry and are calling for an end to the practice of topless health tests in schools. Children are being asked to strip to the waist during routine school health exams, which involve both boys and girls as young as five and up to 18 years old. These exams have sparked widespread discomfort and, in some cases, trauma among students. The issue has come to attention now because the children have been too embarrassed to speak up about it.

Japan: 'Topless' Health Tests at Schools Spark Outrage, Parents Demand End to Problematic Practice

#Gravitas | YouTube will stop recommending videos to teenagers that idealize specific fitness levels, body weights, or physical features. It looks like YouTube is listening to experts' warnings that such content could be harmful if viewed repeatedly. 13- to 17-year-olds will still be allowed to view these videos, but its algorithms will not push young users down "rabbit holes."

YouTube Curbs Harmful Fitness & Body Image Content for Teens, Will Others Follow?

Is Alexa biased? US election season is about to start, With parties and politically motivated people employing different strategies and tactics to influence potential voters, an unlikely tool has been accused of being biased towards a particular US presidential candidate. Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa is under scrutiny for providing different responses for why one should vote for Donald Trump versus Kamala Harris. The Trump campaign is accusing Amazon's voice assistant of bias of favoring Harris over Trump in the November election.

US Elections 2024: Is Alexa campaigning against Trump?

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier, the European Union's former Brexit negotiator, as his new prime minister on Thursday, in a bid to put an end to political paralysis following an inconclusive snap election. PM Michel Barnier aims to stabilize France’s divided parliament amid political turmoil.

Gravitas: Michel Barnier named as the new Prime Minister of France

#Gravitas | Following a surge in terror attacks, the Pakistani government has granted the military "special" powers, empowering security forces to preemptively detain individuals suspected of posing a threat to national security. These unchecked powers seriously undermine human rights and the rule of law. As a result, the troubled region of Balochistan is virtually under military rule.

Balochistan Under Virtual Military Rule |  Pak Security Forces Armed With Special Powers

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has joined the Congress party, just weeks after she retired from the sport following her Olympics heartbreak. Watch in for more details!

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat joins Congress

#Gravitas Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm this year, made a landfall in Southern China on Friday, triggering massive evacuations, shutting down schools and businesses, and severely disrupting travel. The storm has raised significant concerns over the risks of landslides and flooding in several regions across the region and is expected to hit Vietnam on Saturday.

Typhoon Yagi: Super Typhoon Yagi Makes Landfall in China

Turkish intelligence have uncovered a secret Israeli financial network. Tukiye says that this network was fueling covert Mossad operations on its soil. Take a look.

Turkiye: Mossad's financial network chief arrested

Pakistan Army has hinted at a Military trial for Former Prime Minister Imran Khan with warning that using military for political or personal gains will invite legal action against him. Watch to know more.

Pakistan army hints at military trial for Imran

The leftist parties in the country have called for a protest this Saturday they say that elections have been stolen from the people and hence democracy has been compromised. Watch in for more details!

France political turmoil: Left calls for nationwide protests on Saturday

Efforts across the United States to protect the right to vote this November as both major US political parties are expressing concern about election integrity meaning the process of voter registration plus the casting, counting and certification of votes. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: Key political parties raise concern over election integrity

Ravaged by a civil war... One of the most populous governorates of Syria, is opening its doors to tourists. The soul of old Aleppo was devastated by the 2011 conflict. Famous for its textiles, and exotic food, the trade hub is getting back on its feet. Take a look.

Aleppo city back on its feet | The West Asia Post

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is feeling the heat from all sides. U.S. Says he is not doing enough for a ceasefire in Gaza, meanwhile leaders in his own cabinet are not agreeing with his demands for a proposed deal. Has the Israeli Prime Minister deliberately derailed a hostage and a ceasefire deal in Gaza?

Israel-Hamas war: Israel & US Are not on the same page

Yagi makes landfall in China’s popular holiday destination Hainan where more than 400,000 were forced to evacuate. Watch in for more details!

Typhoon Yagi: Asia's strongest storm in 2024 slams China

In one of the most horrifying criminal cases to emerge in France a husband stands accused of drugging his wife and orchestrating her repeated rape by over 70 men. Watch to know more.

France Rape Trial: Woman testifies against husband over mass rape orchestration

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