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University of Chicago economist Konstantin Sonin has issued a stark warning about the future of Russia’s economy. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, he says, is setting the stage for a major economic crisis in Russia. What Happened: The ongoing Ukraine war has forced Russia to tighten its grip...

Israeli air strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon killed around 274 people on Monday, local authorities said, as escalating hostilities between the two sides stoke international concern about the eruption of a full-on war. Israeli forces struck several southern towns that included Tyre...

A significant Ukrainian drone assault on Russia caused an earthquake-sized eruption at a major arsenal in the Tver region on Wednesday, forcing citizens in the city of Toropets to evacuate, according to reports from war bloggers and some media. Unverified video and images on social media showed a...

Ukraine hit Moscow on Tuesday in its biggest drone assault since the war began in late February 2022, killing at least one person and destroying homes across the capital region. It also caused about 50 flights to be rerouted from airports around the city. Russia said it destroyed at least 20...

At least nine Palestinians were killed on Wednesday, according to Palestinian authorities, as Israeli forces moved into the cities of Jenin and Tulkarm and other areas in the occupied West Bank. The major attack, which carried out by helicopter and drones, came after smaller raids in the area in...

The global economy could suffer a staggering $4 trillion hit in the first year alone if war breaks out between North and South Korea, Bloomberg analysts warned. The chances of such a conflict, while slim, have increased following Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s recent visit to North Korea...

The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee has the authority to declare war if Beijing attacks Taiwan without provocation, according to Michael McCaul, the committee chairman. What Happened: McCaul emphasized that deterrence is the most effective strategy to prevent such an outcome, South China...

The rapid establishment of AI Safety Institutes by Western governments has overlooked the governance of military AI use, despite the growing potential for serious safety risks. What Happened: Concerns regarding the lack of governance over military AI use were raised by Marietje Schaake,...

Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, warned about the economic repercussions of war while forecasting a robust performance for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: Novogratz, the billionaire founder of Galaxy Digital, took to social media platform X on Sunday to express his concerns about the...

An investigation by Israeli publication +972 Magazine and Local Call (via The Verge) reveals that Israel’s military has been employing artificial intelligence (AI) to select bombing targets in Gaza through a system known as Lavender, leading to substantial civilian casualties. Developed in...

Russia is venturing into establishing its own gaming industry, complete with consoles. Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed the government to explore this avenue, specifically mentioning the development of both stationary and portable consoles, as well as an operating system and cloud...

Chinese state media has been accused of spreading unverified reports about Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen planning to escape in a U.S. plane if war breaks out with China. The narrative originated in 2021 and resurfaced before Taiwan’s January general election. What Happened: According...

Ukraine has announced a successful operation against Russian naval forces in Crimea. Two amphibious landing ships, the Yamal and the Azov, along with a communications center and other Black Sea Fleet facilities in Sevastopol were successfully targeted. This operation marks one of the most...

While most attention will be on the breakout players during the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, coaches could also get plenty of attention during the annual March Madness event. One coach could see increased attention thanks to his footwear selection. What Happened: The events that happened...

Edward Snowden, the former U.S. intelligence agent turned whistleblower, recently took a dig at Janet Yellen, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, for her contradictory statements on the nation’s financial priorities. What Happened: Snowden, on Thursday, shared a 6-month-old news headline from Sky...