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Satellite Imagery Shows Work Underway on Laos’ Latest Large Mekong River Dam
Construction is underway on Laos’ latest large-scale Mekong River dam, satellite imagery analyzed by Radio Free Asia shows. Experts told RFA that the Pak Beng hydropower project will be like the other mainstream Mekong River dams, with Vientiane hopeful that sacrificing riparian ecosystems and relocating nearby villages will be worth the expected benefits to the economy.
UN Security Council Holds Arria-Formula Meeting on Education in Sudan
United Nations Deputy Secretary General Amina J. Mohammed addresses the UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting entitled “Safeguarding Education in Sudan: Investing in Peace, Recovery and Stability”
Kittens Tossed from Car Led to Arrest of Georgia Woman
Valentina Tobon Henao, a 25-year-old Brookhaven resident, is accused of animal cruelty after witnesses saw her toss three kittens from a moving car on August 5. Around 2:30 p.m. on that day, Brookhaven Police officers responded to a report of typical animal cruelty in the area of Peachtree Road and Osborne Road.
Bohemian Shepherd Dog Breed
Originating in the Chod region of the Czech Republic, the Bohemian Shepherd also known as Chodský Pes, is an ancient dog breed used for guarding and herding.They are medium-sized dogs with shorter, erect, closely spaced ears and a long coat that is mostly black with tan-rusty markings.
AI Guardrails
Artificial intelligence (AI) guardrails are the safeguards that ensure AI systems operate responsibly, safely, and within defined boundaries.By eliminating AI hallucinations, enforcing data privacy and regulatory compliance, detecting bias and guaranteeing fairness in decision-making, and providing real-time visibility into model behavior and results, AI guardrails help enforce the responsible use of AI.
Clash of Clans Knockoff Popular in North Korea with More Than 40,000 Players Online
A knockoff version of the popular smartphone game Clash of Clans is seemingly a hit with North Korean players, Radio Free Asia has learned.
UN Security Council Meets on Situation in Sudan and South Sudan
Sabino Edward Nyawella Amaikwey, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Sudan to the United Nations, addresses the UN Security Council meeting that heard reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan.
After Infirm Man in Car Steals Entire Bunches of Underwear,Thai Woman Filed Police Complaint
On August 6, a social media user shared a security camera footage of a mentally disturbed man driving, parking, and stealing a large quantity of underwear while wearing a mask, shorts, a patterned shirt, and a baseball cap hiding his face, Channel 7 News, Thailand reports.
