Dozens killed in Gaza amid hopes of ceasefire – DW – 01/15/2025

Skip to content Next articleUS general in Israel for ‘strategic’ talks 01/15/202515 January 2025 US general in Israel for ‘strategic’ talks United States General Michael Kurilla is in Israel for talks with his Israeli counterpart Herzi Halevi, according to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). “Commanders held a strategic meeting that focused on regional situational assessments … Read more

Dense fog brings New Delhi to a halt – DW – 01/15/2025

Dense fog blanketed India’s capital New Delhi and surrounding areas in northern India on Wednesday, affecting trains and flights. Air traffic monitoring portal Flightradar24 showed that more than 100 flights were delayed at New Delhi’s main airport. Local media said more than 40 trains in northern India were also affected. The Indian Meteorological Department issued … Read more

Los Angeles braces for strong winds amid fire danger – DW – 01/15/2025

Fresh warnings were issued as Santa Ana winds lashed Los Angeles and surrounding areas in California. Two massive fires have broken out since last week, killing at least 25 people. By Tuesday evening, the strength of the winds had diminished, but their speed was expected to increase overnight. Forecasters said the winds are expected to … Read more

Why did the US exclude India from unrestricted access to AI chips?

Washington— US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed an executive order to boost the development of artificial intelligence infrastructure in the US. A day earlier, his administration announced sweeping measures to block access to the most advanced semiconductors by China and other adversaries. But the US excluded India, its strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific, from … Read more

Impeached President Yoon arrested – DW – 01/15/2025

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested Wednesday on rebellion charges related to his Dec. 3 martial law declaration, investigators said. The Asian country’s anti-corruption agency confirmed that impeached Yoon was detained hours after hundreds of investigators and police officers arrived at his presidential compound to arrest him. Yun, a former prosecutor who … Read more