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May 21, 2024 5:44 PM

EU gives final approval to Artificial Intelligence Act

European Union ministers have unanimously given their final approval to the Artificial Intelligence Act. It is a major new law that regulates the use of transformative technology in "high-risk" situations, such as law enforcement and employment. According to media reports, the European Union hope...

May 21, 2024 5:43 PM

Singapore Airlines: One dead, several hurt in severe turbulence

One person has been killed and several others injured on a Singapore Airlines flight from London that was hit by severe turbulence. The plane made an emergency landing in Bangkok today. The Airline in a statement said that the flight was carrying a total of 211 passengers and 18 crew.   However, ...

May 21, 2024 1:43 PM

Presidential election to take place on June 28 in Iran

The Presidential election will be held in Iran on June 28. IRNA reported that the election date was determined in a meeting attended by Iran's interim President Mohammad Mokhber, Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, as well as Vice-President for L...

May 21, 2024 1:17 PM

Sri Lanka experiences intensified showery and windy conditions

As the southwest monsoon establishes its presence over Sri Lanka, the island nation is experiencing intensified showery and windy conditions. Meteorological officials have issued warnings of heavy rainfall, forecasting showers exceeding 100mm in several regions.   The Western, Sabaragamuwa, a...

May 21, 2024 11:53 AM

Indian flag fly half-mast as country mourns death of Iranian President

The national flag is flying half-mast throughout the country as one-day state mourning is being observed today as a mark of respect on the demise of Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. The President of Iran and Foreign Minister were killed in a he...

May 21, 2024 9:11 AM

UK PM Rishi Sunak apologises after infected blood scandal cover-up

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has apologised for the infection of around 30,000 people with contaminated blood products, and the failure to address the problem. Addressing the House of Commons yesterday, Mr Sunak apologised on behalf of successive governments and declared it was a day of national sh...

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