Putin warns of nuclear war if NATO sends troops into Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned NATO countries of the danger of a nuclear conflict with Moscow, if NATO troops were deployed on the ground in Ukraine.
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Microsoft introduces Copilot AI chatbot for finance workers in Excel and Outlook
Microsoft on Thursday announced that it will release a Copilot chatbot that can perform key tasks for people working in finance. The software company will first offer the tool in public preview. Pricing details will follow.
Friday Briefing: Many Killed in Gaza as Israelis Opens Fire
Israeli forces opened fire yesterday as a crowd gathered near an aid convoy in Gaza City, leaving dozens killed or injured, according to the Palestinian Authority news agency and an Israeli official.
India begins replacing military personnel with civilians in response to Maldives’ demand
NEW DELHI (AP) — India on Thursday said it has begun replacing dozens of its military personnel in Maldives with civilian technical staff who will operate three aircraft given by India to provide humanitarian services.
Filipino volunteer who saved Outback fire brigade celebrated in Australian Parliament
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A Filipino immigrant who helped a small Outback town keep its volunteer fire brigade was celebrated in the Australian Parliament on Thursday during a special sitting to welcome Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who is on a state visit.
Pakistan swears in new parliament amid chaotic scenes, as Imran Khan’s party protests vote count
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s National Assembly swore in newly elected members on Thursday in a chaotic scene, as allies of jailed former Premier Imran Khan protested what they claim was a rigged election.
Malaysia’s PAS chief rebuked by Selangor sultan for ‘rude’ article questioning apex court’s ruling
The head of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) received a rare royal rebuke on Thursday over his criticism of a recent apex court ruling that found the state of Kelantan had overreached in its sharia law implementation, with the sultan of Selangor accusing the lawmaker of “deliberately provoking political polemics”.