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06-05-2023
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Venezuela's Maduro makes unexpected trip to Saudi Arabia
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrived in Saudi Arabia for an unexpected visit, the purpose of which was not disclosed. The kingdom has been restoring relations with countries seen as pariahs in the West, pursuing its own national interests. Meanwhile, Venezuela is in the midst of a severe political and economic crisis, with the US backing the opposition and imposing sanctions on Maduro's government.
Tennessee woman paid Bitcoin to hire hitman to kill man's wife after they met on dating site, says complaint
Melody Sasser allegedly paid a hitman $10,000 in bitcoin to murder the wife of a man she met on Match.com, according to a criminal complaint. Sasser reportedly posted the order on a dark web marketplace and provided the would-be killer with the victim's personal information. She was arrested on probable cause and is due to appear in court.
Prime suspect in Natalee Holloway disappearance transferred to Lima prison
Joran van der Sloot, prime suspect in the 2005 Natalee Holloway disappearance, was transferred from Challapalca prison in Peru to a prison in Lima awaiting extradition to the US. Van der Sloot was indicted for trying to extort Holloway's family and has been serving a prison sentence in Peru. He allegedly claimed he threw Holloway to the ground, resulting in her death, and later provided false information on the location of her body.
Business tycoon gets driver's license suspended for driving too fast
Anders Wiklöf, the chairman of a holding company spanning across several sectors, had his driver's license suspended for 10 days and was fined for speeding in the Aaland Islands, an autonomous region of Finland. This is not the first time he has been caught for speeding.
AI Chatbox Maker Promotes Technology on World Tour
Sam Altman, the maker of ChatGPT, has been touring the world to promote the popular AI chatbox. The tour aims to showcase the thoughtfulness and urgency among world leaders over how to mitigate the huge risks of AI. Altman has met with several world leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, with upcoming tours to Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, India, and South Korea.
US and India commit to stronger defense ties and co-production of military hardware
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited India to strengthen the US-India Major Defense Partnership, pave the way for the upcoming visit of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington, and discuss regional security issues. The two countries decided to identify opportunities for co-developing and co-producing new and existing technologies and to enhance collaboration in defense start-up ecosystems. They also discussed space and cyberspace cooperation. Their new roadmap for defense cooperation includes co-production in air combat, land mobility systems, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, munitions, and the undersea domain. Currently, up to 60% of India's defense equipment comes from Russia, and India is looking for new technologies and reducing its reliance on imports. India is also trying to balance its ties with Washington and Moscow while reducing its dependence on Russian arms by also buying from the US, France, Germany, and other countries.
Two-year-old Palestinian boy shot and killed in West Bank
Mohammed al-Tamimi was shot in the head and killed while riding in a car with his father near their village. The Israeli military claims they opened fire after gunmen in the area shot at a nearby Jewish settlement, but the boy's father disputes this. The incident is currently under investigation.
GM to continue building combustion vehicles throughout the decade
Gerald Johnson, EVP of Global Manufacturing and Sustainability at GM, announced that the company will continue to build internal combustion vehicles in addition to electric vehicles. The company reported a 38% YoY increase in heavy-duty pickup sales last year and will invest $788m in the Flint assembly plant to update its facilities. However, workers still have concerns about the shift to electric vehicles. UAW Vice President Mike Booth said that negotiations with GM will focus on ensuring a just transition for all workers.
EU seeks safeguards against AI-generated disinformation
EU Commission Vice President Vera Jourova calls for safeguards against AI-generated disinformation, urges tech companies to recognize and label such content, and emphasizes that machines do not have the right to freedom of speech. The EU is worried that it needs to act faster to keep up with the rapid development of generative artificial intelligence.
Three young girls found dead in Hong Kong apartment
Three young sisters were found unresponsive in their apartment and declared dead at the hospital. The police suspect their mother is responsible for their deaths, as no wounds were found on their bodies and no sharp objects or drugs were present on the scene. The case is believed to be linked to family relationship problems.