Month: January 2024
upsurge of flu-like syndrome in Rwanda
The surge in flu-like syndrome is primarily attributed to the rainy season and the burden (morbidity and mortality) of Covid-19 remains very low (0.3 per cent). “There shouldn’t be any cause for alarm. The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has reported a 19 per cent nationwide increase in flu-like syndrome cases during the last two weeks
Russia “used chemical” weapons in Ukraine
On January 13th, the Ukrainian General Staff reported that there had been 51 cases of chemical use recorded since the new year began and added that the application of the tactic was growing. Some days saw up to 10 recorded cases.The chemical weapon most often used is the K-51, which the Ukrainian World Congress described
Amazon takeover of iRobot
The takeover by Amazon had been seen as a boon for the firm, as it has struggled with sales declines. Amazon’s takeover of vacuum cleaner maker iRobot is set to be blocked by the European Union’s competition watchdog. The online giant moved to buy iRobot, maker of the Roomba cleaner, in August 2022 in a
The DPD Application Chatbot swear at customers
DPD offers customers multiple ways to contact the firm if they have a tracking number, with human operators available via telephone and messages on WhatsApp. But it also operates a chatbot powered by AI, which was responsible for the error.Many modern chatbots use large language models, such as that popularised by ChatGPT. These chatbots are
Russian Spy detained in Ukraine
The Ukrainian domestic security service says it has detained an agent working for Russia tasked with finding sites that stored toxic substances. The agent used a popular messaging app and several SIM cards and mobile phones to communicate with his Russian employers. The suspect was tasked with identifying and providing the aggressor with the coordinates
The protest in Urals region, Russia
Russia has strict laws against protests that essentially ban all public shows of opposition. Since sending troops into Ukraine in February 2022, Moscow has escalated a decade-long crackdown on dissent, handing out lengthy prison sentences to critics. Jailed activist leader Alsynov, whose sentencing triggered the protests, had publicly criticised Moscow’s mobilisation drive for the offensive.
US strikes on Houthis
The US redesignated the Yemeni group as a “terrorist” organisation in response to its continuing attacks and threats to shipping and imposed sanctions on it. The designation does not go into effect for 30 days. The Houthis said the designation will not affect its operations to prevent Israeli ships or vessels heading to Israel from
No Taurus cruise missiles to Kyiv,
Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukrainian cities have been attacked almost daily with artillery, missiles and drones. In response, Ukraine has been shelling military targets in the Russian-occupied territories. Germany will not supply Taurus cruise missiles to Kyiv, after a clear majority in the Bundestag voted against it.
Artillery shells supply to Ukraine setbacks
The lack of supply was hit due to the absence of standardised arms and ammunition. Nato countries primarily use 155 mm shells but each country produces them with slight differences. Europe promised Ukraine one million rounds of ammunition but eight months later, the EU has delivered less than one-third of its commitment. There are 14
France: weapons production for Ukraine
Following Russia’s Feb. 24, 2022, invasion of Ukraine, France was among countries that quickly released weapons from its own armories to help shore up Ukrainian defenses. As well as Caesars, France has supplied light tanks, long-range cruise missiles, air defense systems and other hardware, support and military training. Combined, French aid is estimated to be