Author: Omar Angelo Osborne

Another surge of cold air across the western United States will collide with tropical moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, perhaps including some from the former Hurricane Otis, allowing a storm to develop over the central U.S. this weekend. AccuWeather meteorologists expect a zone of drenching rain to expand over the region, as a swath of snow and ice unfolds on the northwestern flank, bringing the first wintry precipitation of the season to some locations. The new zone of wintry precipitation will follow an outbreak of cold air and rounds of heavy snow from the interior Northwest to the northern Rockies and…

Dubai is calling for a united front to spur the development of generative artificial intelligence to maximise its potential and reap economic benefits, the chief executive of the Dubai Future Foundation has said. Countries need to come together to prepare society for the innovation and to help bridge the gap between policies and the advancement of the emerging technology, which has a reported business opportunity of as much as $4.4 trillion, Khalfan Belhoul said at the Dubai Assembly for Generative AI conference on Wednesday. The industries with highest AI potential include banking, software and platforms, energy, communications and media, and health, according to the DFF. Mr Belhoul made his…

As the war in Israel rages, an ongoing struggle to control the narrative of the conflict is unfolding between Hamas and the Jewish state. This propaganda battle is not novel, as it has long been observed to coexist with the kinetic action between Israel and the Palestinian armed groups, dating back to at least 2014. Drawing from its prior clashes with Israel, Hamas has gained vital insights on how to effectively counter Israel. Despite being at a military disadvantage in nearly every area, Hamas has developed unconventional methods to attack Israel, including a powerful propaganda system to garner global backing…

Actor who played Chandler Bing in the beloved sitcom remembered as ‘incredibly gifted’, after reportedly drowning at his Los Angeles home Matthew Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing in the hit TV sitcom Friends, has died at 54. Perry died in an apparent drowning at his home in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, sources including a representative for the actor and law enforcement told NBC News. An official cause of death has yet to be released. Warner Bros Television Group, which produced all 10 seasons of Friends from 1994 until 2004, paid tribute to “our dear friend” and “an incredibly gifted actor”. “The impact of…

James “Jim” Leo Dokken, age 88, of Willmar, passed away peacefully October 2nd, entering his eternal reward as a follower of Jesus Christ. His life was a testament to dedication, service, and unwavering commitment to his family, faith, community, and country. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by a celebration of life service at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, October 20, at the Assembly of God Church in Willmar. Military honors are provided by the Willmar American Legion Post. Interment will be at a later date at Calvary Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to honor Jim’s life may…

The story so far: On September 12, Justice Amit Mehta of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia started hearing what is being described as the most important case about the future of the Internet. Over the course of the next 10 weeks, Justice Mehta will hear arguments of the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) and several U.S. States to the effect that Google used illegal tactics to maintain a monopoly in online search. Several top officials from Google, including CEO Sundar Pichai, are expected to be called in as witnesses. If the allegations against the $1.7 trillion Silicon Valley giant…

On August 24, 2023, Kazakhstan-Singapore Business Council #KSBC Chairman Mr. Sultan Marenov hosted a prominent Kazakh entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist Mr.Kenges Rakishev in Singapore and arranged a meeting with the Senior Managing Director of the Singapore Exchange (SGX) Mr. Pol de Win. The parties discussed the opportunities for Kazakh companies to list on the SGX and raise capital for investment in the growing economy of Kazakhstan. SGX is one of the leading and recognizable exchanges in the world, and deepening cooperation with Kazakhstan will raise the awareness of potential investors. We look forward to continuing our discussion and establishing fruitful…

On September 29, German chancellor Olaf Scholz will meet with the presidents of the five countries in Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Regional tensions, especially since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, are likely to dominate the agenda. But Germany should not pass up the opportunity to press the Central Asia leaders on the very poor human rights records in their countries. The Ukraine war has sparked a new focus on this strategically important, resource rich region. At Friday’s meeting, Germany is expected to urge the five countries to resist efforts by Moscow to use trade routes through their region…

The United States military has announced it will conduct interviews with service members about the events leading up to a deadly suicide bombing near Kabul’s airport in August 2021, when the country was withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan. On Friday, the Pentagon’s Central Command said that it would interview about two dozen people about the explosion that killed 170 Afghans and 13 US service members. But it emphasised it would not reopen its investigation into the bombing. “The purpose of these interviews is to ensure we do our due diligence with the new information that has come to light, that the relevant voices…

I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and I pay my respects to their elders past, present and emerging. I am proud to lead a Government that will give every Australian the opportunity to vote for constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at a referendum later this year. I’m delighted to be here with all of you this morning, on another beautiful day in WA. I acknowledge all my colleagues here this morning, particularly my outstanding Western Australian colleagues. From my first day as Labor Leader, winning in Western Australia…