Global shake-ups: From Middle East peace talks to AI grandma fighting phone fraud
Recent developments across the globe show major shifts in international relations and conflict resolution. From a new Lebanon-Israel deal to electoral challenges in Africa new tech solutions emerge for everyday problems
A ground-breaking peace-deal between Israel and Hezbollah started this week marking the end of a year-long border conflict. The deal includes a 60-day time-frame for both sides to pull-back forces (with Israeli troops leaving Lebanese territory and Hezbollah moving north of the Litani River)
This is designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities
The agreement lets over 1-million Lebanese and 60-thousand Israeli people return home but officials suggest some should wait til its safer. UN peace-keepers and Lebanese army will create a buffer-zone while public schools plan to re-open next monday
The International Criminal Court plans to get an arrest warrant for Min Aung Hlaing‚ Myanmarʼs military chief. Heʼs accused of forcing 700-thousand Rohingya muslims out of their homes about 7 years ago; the US called these actions genocide roughly 2 years back
In Pakistan‚ protests turned violent when supporters of ex-prime minister Imran Khan faced government forces. Officials gave shoot-to-kill orders to stop people reaching Islamabads Red Zone‚ leading to 6 deaths and almost 1-thousand arrests. The demonstrations (which started because of claims about politically-motivated charges against Khan) are now on-hold
Namibias ruling party SWAPO faces its toughest election since taking power 34 years ago. Young voters who make-up 40% of registered citizens might end the partys run due to housing problems and job shortages
In an odd tech twist‚ British company O2 made an AI grandma named Daisy Harris to waste scammers time: she talks about birds knitting and acts confused about computers to keep fraudsters busy and away from real targets
