Category: World News
Congress moves to sanction International Criminal Court
Washington Post European officials have warned that the bill, prompted by an arrest warrant for Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, would irreparably harm the institution. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/01/28/international-criminal-court-us-sanction/
Read MoreWho runs DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company rattling Silicon Valley?
Washington Post Liang Wenfeng, the 40-year-old founder of DeepSeek, trained as an engineer then launched a hedge fund. Now he’s enjoying sudden success with his AI chatbot. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/28/deepseek-liang-wenfeng-ai-technology/
Read MoreCould Trump Use the ‘God Squad’ to Override Environmental Law?
New York Times The president wants to convene the rarely used panel, which has the power to carve out exemptions to the Endangered Species Act. Here’s what to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/climate/trump-endangered-species-god-squad.html
Read MoreAncient art of stilt walking becomes a surprise trend among young Chinese
Washington Post As Lunar New Year approaches, the once-endangered folk tradition of stilt walking is undergoing something of a revival in China — with Beijing’s encouragement. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/28/stilt-walking-chinese-folk-tradition/
Read MoreIn Seattle, a Meeting of 5,444 Mathematical Minds
New York Times Participants at this year’s Joint Mathematics Meetings explored everything from the role of A.I. to the hyperbolic design of a patchwork denim skirt. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/science/mathematics-ai-conference-jmm.html
Read MoreWhat is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI app challenging OpenAI and Silicon Valley?
Washington Post Everything you need to know about DeepSeek, the Chinese AI chatbot app shaking up Silicon Valley. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/01/27/what-is-deepseek-ai-china-us-stock-fears/
Read MorePalestinians return to northern Gaza after months of displacement
Washington Post They returned under a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, walking for hours to reach the bombed-out landscape. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/27/palestinians-return-gaza-north/
Read MoreTrump Administration Halts H.I.V. Drug Distribution in Poor Countries
New York Times PEPFAR’s computer systems also are being taken offline, a sign that the program may not return, as Republican critics had hoped. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/health/pepfar-trump-freeze.html
Read MoreCountries refusing deportees could hinder Trump’s immigration plans
Washington Post Among the obstacles for Trump’s mass deportation campaign are the countries refusing to take back their undocumented migrants. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/27/trump-deportees-venezuela-china-india-cuba/
Read MoreHolocaust survivors mark 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
Washington Post Some of the last living survivors spoke of worrying signs that safeguards to “never again” are falling away while antisemitism rises. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/27/auschwitz-survivors-80th-anniversary/
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