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S. Jaishankar, India's Minister of External Affairs, has played a significant role in shaping India's foreign policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His partnership with Modi began in 2011 when he facilitated meetings between Modi and Chinese Communist Party leaders. Jaishankar is known for his confident and assertive style, advocating for India's national interest and engaging with global counterparts. His global experience and ability to articulate Modi's vision have elevated India's standing on the world stage. Jaishankar's approach emphasizes the importance of embracing India's cultural traditions while engaging with multiple partners. His popularity has led to speculation about his potential political future. [Extracted from the article]

This article examines the potential risks and challenges associated with depleted tech platforms, AI-enabled misinformation, and upcoming national elections in over 50 countries in 2024. It raises concerns about the lack of preparation and resources by major social media platforms, such as Twitter (now called X) and Meta (owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp), to combat harmful content and disinformation. The article also discusses the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in generating deepfakes and tailored disinformation, which could have significant implications for the spread of misinformation during elections. Efforts are being made to establish guardrails and regulatory frameworks for AI, but their effectiveness and timeliness remain uncertain. The article also explores the influence of foreign actors, particularly China, in conducting information warfare and interfering in elections. The upcoming election in Taiwan is highlighted as a significant event where disinformation campaigns are expected to occur. Overall, the article emphasizes the importance of addressing election misinformation to protect democracy and maintain trust in the electoral process. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses several aspects of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs as of 2016, and it mentions Duterte's vow to destroy the nation's illegal drug trade, as well as information about the more than 3,000 Filipinos who have been killed during Duterte's crackdown on illegal drugs. The death of Manila, Philippines resident Restituto Castro is examined, along with Duterte's call for citizens to kill drug dealers and addicts.

After first facing competition from onshore conventional production and then being overshadowed by shale, Gulf of Mexico natural gas production levels has seen its contribution to Lower 48 U.S. total [...]

The article discusses a deadly earthquake which struck Nepal in April 2015, and it mentions how various experts have been warning that Nepal would likely be impacted by an earthquake similar to one that struck the region in 1934 that killed over 10,000 people in Nepal and the eastern Indian state of Bihar. Nepal's defenses against natural disasters are mentioned, along with the dangers associated with premature rains, monsoons, and waterborne diseases in Nepal.

The article examines the Panama papers, documents leaked from the Panama-based firm law firm and corporate service provider Mossack Fonseca. Particular focus is given to how the firm held heads of state, oligarchs and celebrities launder money and dodge sanctions. Various leaders named in the leak are also named, including the Russian President Vladimir Putin, the South African President Jacob Zuma, and the Argentine President Mauricio Macri.

The article reports on the attack in an army base near the town of Uri in Kashmir, India on September 18, 2016 that is said to threaten to disrupt the relations between India and Pakistan. It mentions the confrontation between the two nations after India called Pakistan a terrorist state and the pressure on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to either retaliate with military force or diplomatically isolate Pakistan at international forums.

The article explores extrajudicial killings in Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's war on illegal drugs. Topics discussed include the dedication of Duterte to finish his war against crime that started his days as a mayor, insults fired by the Philippine president against Pope Francis over the traffic caused by the latter's visit to Manila, and U.S. President Barack Obama over his criticisms on Duterte's tactics, and the tyranny feared by Philippine Senator Leila De Lima.

The article discusses the experiences of five booksellers in Hong Kong, China including Lam Wing-kee who vanished in 2015 after selling books about the private lives of Chinese politicians, and it mentions Hong Kong, China's autonomy and Lam Wing-kee eight months in detention.