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Russia, China block US push to expand Sudan arms embargo nationwide at UN
The US wants the embargo extended to all of Sudan, covering both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which have been fighting since April 2023.
Ethiopian-Eritrean fighting raises fears of wider war as Egypt builds Red Sea alliance - analysis
Voices from the Arab Press: Iran's October surprise, US-China tensions, and AI
'Appreciate everything': Evyatar David on Hamas captivity, three years after Oct. 7 - interview
Behind NAZA: How AI is used to assess, reduce collateral damage in IDF - interview
Does IDF AI facilitate "mass killing" or minimize civilian casualties? Unpacking the controversy behind the documentary 'NAZA'.
US House of Representatives passes act mandating free AM radio in every vehicle
H.R. 979 directs the Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to establish a rule making AM radio standard equipment in new passenger vehicles.
Israeli-Saudi security coordination remains 'limited and pragmatic,' Saudi analyst cautions
Riyadh and Israel increasingly confront overlapping threats from Iran and the Houthis, but political constraints continue to limit direct military cooperation.
Voices from the Arab Press: Red lines in Syria, Azerbaijani oil, and Anwar Sadat
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses of the Arab media around the world.
Mike Huckabee on Iran, Hezbollah, Saudi Arabia and Israel’s US relationship - interview
The US ambassador to Israel discusses issues from UNIFIL and attacks on Palestinians to Iran and regional diplomacy, while warning of the dangers posed by AI.
What happens after UNIFIL leaves Lebanon, and what might take its place? - explainer
The approaching end of UNIFIL raises questions about who will monitor the border, support the Lebanese army, and help prevent another Israel-Hezbollah war.
India pushes for bigger role in BRICS while it aims to avoid damaging ties with US
The outcome of the latest BRICS summit allowed India to present the group not as a vehicle for replacing one hegemon with another, but as one to help develop emerging economies.
The Iran war is creating a new global energy risk beyond the Strait of Hormuz - analysis
Oil loadings at the Red Sea port of Yanbu were suspended, sources told Reuters, while Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline remained offline after attacks on the kingdom’s energy infrastructure.
The battle over narratives: How Israel can fight misinformation - opinion
Whether we like it or not, this is a post-fact era. It's time for Israel to craft its own narrative.
Why some people are stepping back from AI as concerns come from inside industry - explainer
Who decides that a model is too powerful to release? What does a meaningful safety test look like? How can regulators verify companies’ claims?
