DeepSeek may give China the soft power edge it’s looking for, particularly in Global South

DeepSeek may give China the soft power edge it’s looking for, particularly in Global South

Since its rapid rise, the Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek has faced considerable scrutiny from some Western countries but that is unlikely to be the case in the Global South where observers say it offers great potential. According to observers, this means DeepSeek’s success could be a huge boost for China’s soft power, especially in…

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White South Africans gather in support of Trump and his claims that they are victims of racism

White South Africans gather in support of Trump and his claims that they are victims of racism

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Some white South Africans showed support for President Donald Trump on Saturday and gathered at the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria to claim they are victims of racism by their own government. Hundreds of protesters held placards that read “Thank God for President Trump” and displayed other messages criticizing what they…

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Map: 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Ethiopia

Map: 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Ethiopia

Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 4 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “light,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. The New York Times A strong, 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck in Ethiopia on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 11:28 p.m. East…

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White victimhood to G20: What’s behind Trump’s attacks on South Africa? | International Trade News

White victimhood to G20: What’s behind Trump’s attacks on South Africa? | International Trade News

United States President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order freezing aid to South Africa, citing a recent land expropriation law passed by the country that the American leader and his allies claim discriminates against white farmers. But the aid block is only the culmination of a series of pressure points between the US…

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