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Not Be Abandoned

ICRC official warns Afghanistan slipping from attention. 1M children face life-threatening malnutrition. 100 clinics closed. Taliban bans on women education. Only Russia recognises Taliban government.

Not A Single Drop

Hague tribunal rules India cannot withdraw from Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan. India rejects ruling. Pakistan welcomes decision. Kashmir water dispute. Act of war warning.

Mecca Pact

Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign mutual defence pact. NATO's second-largest army plus nuclear-armed Pakistan plus Gulf power. Open to Egypt joining. Fidan calls Netanyahu not someone to be taken seriously.

Let Data Reign

Trump attacks AI data center opponents, says they want to be backwards and poor. 70% oppose local data centers. China AI race. Midterm elections headache. Vance more measured.

It Hurts

Lionel Messi retires from international football at 39. 207 caps, 125 goals for Argentina. 2022 World Cup winner. Father died in August. Inter Miami contract until 2028.

Higher Standard

ChatGPT becomes first AI chatbot designated as very large online platform under EU DSA. 159M EU users. Reddit and Roblox also designated. Four months to comply. Heavy fines for non-compliance.

Grand Canyon Flood

15 missing after Grand Canyon flash flood. 62 evacuated. Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch hit. Water pipeline damaged. More storms forecast.

Fresh Flare-Up

US strikes Iran for first time in a month. Tehran retaliates with ballistic missiles on US bases in Jordan and UAE. Strait of Hormuz crisis escalates. Six-month war mark.