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Last week, the tripartite Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina approved the participation of Bosnian troops in the international stabilization mission in Gaza. The decision was a rare example of ethnic consensus that had been ostensibly lacking since the end of the Bosnian war in the 1990s.The mission was authorized by a UN Security Council resolution adopted on November 17 under US President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to end the genocidal war in Gaza. The resolution authorizes the deployment of international troops to oversee demilitarization and the destruction of military infrastructure and to help legitimize the enclave’s interim governance agreement.It is…
Slackbot, the automated assistant built into Slack, the Salesforce-owned enterprise messaging platform, is ushering in a new era of AI agents. And Salesforce CTO Parker Harris expects it to become as popular as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The cloud software giant rolled out a new version of Slackbot on Tuesday. The company says this new AI agent version of Slackbot is generally available to Business+ and Enterprise+ customers, allowing them to search for information, draft emails, schedule meetings, and more, all within the Slack platform. With your permission, you can also connect to, interact with, and find information in other enterprise products…
People crossing the streets of Shibuya, Tokyo.Maydays | Moments | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets rose on Tuesday as traders ignored geopolitical flashpoints in Iran and Venezuela and a criminal investigation into US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.Japan’s benchmark Nikkei Stock Average rose 3.1% to close at 53,549.16 yen, leading the region’s gains after resuming trading after the holiday, with the TOPIX rising 2.41% to 3,598.89 yen. According to public broadcaster NHK, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party plans to dissolve the House of Representatives at the end of this month, possibly opting for a snap election in February.Index weighting Softbank Although it…
microsoft On Tuesday, consumers promised they would not pay extra if software makers set up data centers near their areas.The company also promised to refill more water than it uses and add local tax standards where its data centers are located.”Our commitment to each of these communities is that as a company, we will pay to ensure that our data centers do not drive up your electricity bills,” Microsoft President and Vice Chairman Brad Smith said at an event in Great Falls, Virginia, less than 32 miles from the White House. Smith said the company has pre-arranged contracts with power…
When Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said on January 11 that he was under federal criminal investigation, President Donald Trump told NBC News, “I don’t know anything about that.”President Trump may have been secretive about the details of the Justice Department investigation (which the New York Times reported was approved by U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, in November), but he was clear about his desire to oust Powell.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe investigation focuses on Mr. Powell’s oversight of renovations to the bank’s headquarters. He is accused of misleading the U.S. Congress about…
The Carabao Cup returns to Sky Sports this week for the first leg of the semi-final.Leaders Newcastle United face Manchester City at St James’ Park on Tuesday, while Chelsea face Arsenal on Wednesday. Both games kick off at 8 p.m. All four teams hope to gain an advantageous position before the comeback game in early February. Arsenal host Chelsea on Tuesday 3rd February, before Manchester City take on Newcastle on Wednesday 4th February. The final will take place at Wembley on Sunday 22nd March and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.Ahead of this week’s match, Sky Sports’ football journalists…
Three months have passed since a ceasefire was established in the Gaza Strip. This time, Israel predictably refused to comply with its obligations under the agreement. It continues to block the injection of negotiated aid amounts into the Strip. We are not receiving enough food, medicine and temporary shelter. The Rafah intersection remains closed and people in need of urgent medical evacuation are still unable to leave.Israel also continues its bombing campaign, which has killed more than 400 people since October 10. Israeli forces continue to destroy Palestinian homes across the so-called Yellow Line, leaving entire neighborhoods in ruins.Meanwhile, mediation…
The use of voice AI in sales, marketing, customer support, and consumer applications has skyrocketed in recent years. As a result, business for model providers is increasing and investor interest is also increasing. Driven by this demand, DeepGram today announced that it has raised $130 million in an AVP-led Series C round at a valuation of $1.3 billion. Existing investors including Alkeon, In-Q-Tel, Madrona, Tiger, Wing, and Y Combinator also contributed additional capital to the round. Additionally, new investors joined the round including Alumni Ventures, Columbia University, Princeville Capital, Twilio, and SAP. The company has raised more than $215 million…
A recent survey by marriage agency Tawkify asked more than 1,000 American adults how unemployment has affected their dating lives, from first dates to long-term relationships. Survey respondents shared multiple situations in which unemployment can have a negative impact, such as canceling dates for financial reasons or being hesitant to ask someone out on a date at all.Additionally, 38% of those surveyed said the biggest impact of unemployment on their love life was that it made them emotionally closed off.Justin Lehmiller, senior research fellow in sex and relationships research at the Kinsey Institute and host of the Sex and Psychology…
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