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South Korea indicates use of nuclear weapons

South Korea indicates use of nuclear weapons

International•Jan 13 ’23 at 5:29 PMAuthor of the book: AP If North Korea’s nuclear weapons program continues, it may be necessary to deploy such weapons on South Korean territory. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol made the announcement at a meeting of the foreign and defense ministries, The New York Times reported. Also Read | North Korea launched three missiles “We …

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US approaches debt ceiling, minister wants higher ceiling

US approaches debt ceiling, minister wants higher ceiling

Photo: ANP The United States government has a legal limit on the amount of debt it can take on. The debt ceiling will be reached next Thursday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned in a letter to members of Congress. He called on political leaders to agree soon to increase the ceiling, though “extraordinary measures” could keep the money spent for …

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Russia criticizes Reuters report that Russian hackers targeted US nuclear scientists

Russia criticizes Reuters report that Russian hackers targeted US nuclear scientists

Reuters reported on Jan. 6 that a Russian hacking group known as Cold River targeted three nuclear research laboratories in the United States last summer, according to Internet data reviewed by Reuters and five cybersecurity experts. Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), the domestic security agency that runs spy campaigns for Moscow, and the Russian Embassy in Washington did not respond …

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Thus, Bernard Arnold became the richest man in the world

Thus, Bernard Arnold became the richest man in the world

Finance•Jan 12 ’23 at 20:54Author of the book: PNR Web Editor ‘Who is the richest man on earth?’ Many people will still mention Elon Musk to the question, and the answer has been different for some time now. Bernard Arnold (73) recently became the richest man on earth thanks to his fortune at LVMH, known for the Louis Vuitton, Moët …

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Mark falls in AEX slightly higher after turnover warning

Mark falls in AEX slightly higher after turnover warning

Signify was the biggest loser on the AEX index on Thursday, which showed little gain. The lighting company shed nearly 4 percent after the turnover warning. The group experienced a stronger-than-expected decline in its business in the fourth quarter due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak in China. Other components also performed less than expected. This year’s profit margin …

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Time is running out for Olivier convicted in Iran: ‘Belgium must act now’

Time is running out for Olivier convicted in Iran: ‘Belgium must act now’

The Belgian foreign minister summoned the Iranian ambassador yesterday, but indicated that he had received no official information about the sentence. Vandecasteele was previously sentenced to 28 years in prison, but that will now be increased. Family spokesman Olivier van Steirtegem tells RTL News that he and Vandecastel’s family are currently on an ’emotional rollercoaster’. Van Stertechem calls on Belgium …

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Belgian aid worker in Iran sentenced to 40 years in prison and 74 lashes

Belgian aid worker in Iran sentenced to 40 years in prison and 74 lashes

Vandecasteele, 41, works for Relief International. He has been held in Iranian solitary confinement since February 24, and it is unclear why for so long. When he was forced to take part in a mock trial in November, it became clear that he was suspected of espionage and compromising national security. VandeCastiel has always denied the allegations. ‘Cooperation with America’ …

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AI Defends Defendant in New Scientist Court

AI Defends Defendant in New Scientist Court

Soon an artificial intelligence system will tell the defendant what to say in court. This is the first case where AI takes care of security. Thelma Binder “Explorer. Devoted travel specialist. Web expert. Organizer. Social media geek. Coffee enthusiast. Extreme troublemaker. Food trailblazer. Total bacon buff.”

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