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Indian telecoms law expands state's powers

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INDIA

The changes follow complaints from the government about the content generated by Gemini on some of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies. While election-related disinformation…

Colombia’s new mining law poses regulatory risks

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COLOMBIA

The government proposes banning new contracts for thermal coal exploitation, shortening timeframes for mining exploration and introducing new environmental regulations that could…

Israel-Palestinian Hamas Gaza war has deep roots

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PALESTINIANS/ISRAEL

The unusual attack by a member of the premier’s own party references long-standing divisions within Israel’s right wing about the decision to evacuate Gaza settlements nearly two…

Fast Ecuador security wins stoke longer-term issues

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ECUADOR

He declared a state of emergency on January 9, giving the military a central role in tackling the crisis. The militarisation of security policy has reduced crime and increased…

European elections will test new Greek leftist leader

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GREECE

The new leader of the left-wing Syriza party, Stefanos Kasselakis, has until then to establish himself as Greece’s leading oppositionist. He has not been helped by the…

Hungary’s Orban will probably survive Bicske scandal

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HUNGARY

Fidesz has suffered three high-profile political casualties following the presidential pardon for Endre Konya, who tried to cover up for a child abuser: President Katalin Novak…

ASEAN AI Guide is a modest but notable step

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ASEAN

ASEAN's first attempt to formulate a stand-alone framework on artificial intelligence (AI), the guide is non-binding and covers AI systems broadly rather than focusing on…

Digital gig workers rise up EU policy agenda

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EU

One controversial feature of these conditions is payment-related speculation in the contractual terms of labour platforms. Such practices are especially sensitive in the case of…

New term to bring new issues for El Salvador’s Bukele

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EL SALVADOR

However, problems with the count have delayed an official result. Bukele, who has already served nearly a full term as president, circumvented a constitutional ban on re-election…

Managing AI risks is a core priority for China

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CHINA

Some of these risks are found in the tension between the properties of these new AI systems and existing regulatory frameworks or specific socio-economic concerns, such as…