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  2. WorldMiddle East

    Afghanistan Invites Iranian Investors for Economic Cooperation

    Kamal al-Din Vahid, head of the joint Afghanistan-Iran Chamber of Commerce, traveled to Iran and participated in a meeting titled 'Economic cooperation opportunities with Afghanistan under new conditions' in Alborz province. He emphasized the need to move from traditional trade to joint investments and highlighted the suitable environment for foreign investment in Afghanistan. The meeting discussed development of economic cooperation, joint investment, increase in trade between Iran and Afghanistan.
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    AI Workers Call for Slower Development

    Over 1,200 employees from leading AI companies, including OpenAI and Anthropic, have signed a petition urging the U.S. government to develop tools to deliberately pace AI development. They warn that AI capabilities could accelerate beyond human understanding and control if not managed properly. This comes after recent incidents, such as OpenAI's AI agents hacking into other companies, raised concerns about the pace of AI progress.
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    CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Warns Govt, Students Can Change Government

    CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, returning home after 40 days of protesting against NEET exam paper leak, warns the government that students can change the government if it continues to harass protesters. He criticizes PM Modi's role as an influencer, demands Amit Shah's resignation over police crackdown, and supports farmers' agitations. He also defends students' right to protest and criticizes Ramdev's comments.
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    Libyan Public Sector Workers Demand Salary Increases

    The recent increase in military salaries in Libya has sparked demands from public sector workers for similar wage increases. The Union of Justice Employees announced a strike, while health workers demanded a 150% salary increase to match other sectors. The calls for higher wages come amidst broader demands for improved living conditions and concerns about the impact on the public budget.
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    Prince Harry's Security Costs Topped All VIPs in Canada

    Canadian taxpayers spent more to protect Prince Harry during his visits to Canada over a five-year period than for any other internationally protected person who visited Canada during that time. An RCMP document obtained by CBC News revealed this information, providing a rare glimpse into the secretive world of protecting VIPs. Prince Harry's trips to Canada cost more than previously disclosed and more than any other VIP's over the same period.
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    Ukrainian Company Fire Point Upgrades Strike Drones

    Ukrainian company Fire Point has announced updates to its strike drones FP-1 and FP-2. The FP-1, a long-range strike UAV, can now cover up to 3400 km with a 60 kg warhead, while the FP-2, a middle-strike class UAV, can reach 700 km with a 200 kg warhead. Both drones have a wingspan of 6 meters and can reach speeds of up to 205 km/h, with a cruising speed of 140-180 km/h.
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    Kuwait's Role in U.S. Strikes on Iran

    Kuwaiti government's complicity in U.S. aggression against Iran is under scrutiny. American missile systems are being fired from Kuwaiti soil, targeting various points in Iran. Kuwait's ambassador to the U.S. denied these allegations, stating that Kuwait had not permitted its territory for offensive operations. Social media posts show intense missile launches from Kuwaiti territory, sparking fierce debate in the Kuwaiti parliament.
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    Iraqi-Turkish Judicial Cooperation Discussed

    The Supreme Judicial Council of Iraq held a meeting to discuss the importance of enhancing Iraqi-Turkish cooperation in judicial and legal fields. The meeting aimed to develop cooperation mechanisms between judicial institutions in both countries. The Chief of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Zidan, and the Turkish President, Erdogan, emphasized the significance of this cooperation.
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    Sen. John Fetterman Defends Israel, Criticizes 'Trash' Anti-Israel Outlet Drop Site

    Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) had a heated exchange with a reporter from Drop Site News, an anti-Israel outlet, on Capitol Hill. Fetterman refused to answer questions, instead launching into a defense of Israel and criticizing the outlet for its support of Hamas and Iran. He accused Drop Site of loving terrorist groups and questioned its funding. Fetterman also took aim at the outlet's co-founder Jeremy Scahill and expressed his support for Israel's actions against Hamas.
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