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• [New] The FNT movement serves as a beacon of hope for marginalised Eastern Naga communities, offering a path towards empowerment and justice. Eastern Mirror
• [New] The United States hopes its new deliveries of weaponry will help Ukraine rebuild defences and refit its forces as it recovers from a gap in UK assistance, but it does not expect Kiev to launch large-scale offensive operations against Russian forces in the near term. www.euractiv.com
• [New] Japan and the United States are expected to jointly submit a resolution in the near future to the U.N. Security Council calling for no nuclear weapons or weapons of mass destruction to be deployed in Earth's orbit. Kyodo News+
• [New] Both service and field service organizations are increasing their investment in AI to meet rising customer expectations and unlock revenue-generating opportunities. Salesforce
• [New] Water crisis has been consistently listed as one of the five major global risks for the past few years, and it is predicted to become the single greatest global risk in the near future. MDPI
• [New] The new telecommunications networks are not only connecting human to humans but also connecting 'smart devices' (especially the 8 billion smart phones) of the IoT total of 14.2 billion devices now, with projections of 25 billion by 2025 and 60 billion by 2030. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] If waste-to-fuel refineries were built today near major travel hubs, the United States could produce 3-5 billion gallons of SAF from waste every year. Tech Xplore
• [New] Settlers established at least two new outposts in the past two days in the Jordan Valley and South Hebron Hills, near Palestinian communities that have been attacked repeatedly by settlers in the past months and are at imminent risk of being forcibly transferred from their homes and land. The Guardian
• [New] Nissan plans to showcase a full electrified lineup, collaborations with leading Chinese companies in the field of intelligence, and an innovative booth design employing 3D technology to vividly demonstrate how Nissan vehicles will integrate into future lifestyles. Global Nissan Newsroom
• [New] As the global economy approaches a soft landing, the near-term priority for central banks is to ensure that inflation comes down smoothly; they should neither ease policies prematurely nor delay too long and risk causing target undershoots. IMF eLibrary
• [New] In the near term, new expansionary measures such as tax cuts, increased fiscal transfers, and infrastructure investment could boost economic activity, especially in economies in which sovereign risk is perceived as low, and raise global growth above current projections. IMF eLibrary
• [New] As the world strives to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, initiatives like the solar-powered water project serve as beacons of hope. The Borgen Project
• [New] As the globe grapples with the urgent need to shift from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources, solar power stands as a beacon of hope. Tech Xplore
• [New] Climate change creates material risk for companies, when voting it looks primarily at risk created for a specific company in the near-term. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The risks of a Russian attack against NATO in the near future would rise dramatically if the US allows Russia to defeat Ukraine now, and the challenge of defending the Baltic States in particular could become almost insurmountable. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] Settlers reportedly established at least two new illegal outposts this week near Palestinian communities which have been repeatedly attacked by settlers in the past months and are at imminent risk of being forcibly transferred from their homes and land. HuffPost
• [New] Despite ethical concerns and data security risks, the future of AI promises significant advancements in every field, creating new opportunities and challenges. India Today
• [New] Since the war in Gaza began six months ago, there have been near-daily exchanges of fire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah along the Israel-Lebanon border that have threatened to escalate into full-blown conflict. The Guardian
• [New] Thailand stands out as a beacon of hope in Southeast Asia, demonstrating resilience and growth potential despite global financial constraints. nationthailand
• [New] Foreign direct investment inflow will likely remain muted in the near term due to tight global financial conditions but will pick up in 2025-26 with higher industry and infrastructure investment. Current Affairs - NEXT IAS
• [New] With climate change wreaking havoc on traditional maize farming, conservation agriculture emerges as the beacon of hope. allAfrica.com
• [New] Several recently published deep-dive analyses commissioned by NASA and the European Space Agency have thrown cold water on the hope that space solar power could affordably generate many gigawatts of clean energy in the near future. IEEE Spectrum
• [New] The risk of misuse of technology in India's election is significant and could result in further tilting the playing field in favor of the ruling party. Human Rights Watch

Last updated: 29 April 2024