France Press agencyCustoms at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport Noos News•Today at 12:03 China will temporarily exempt people with a Dutch passport from visa requirements. The Chinese Foreign Ministry says the Dutch can then visit China for fifteen days. The exemption takes effect on December 1 and lasts for one year. This measure also applies to […]
OpenAI “worked on a model so powerful that employees were shocked”
This is what the news agency reported Reuters Based on insiders. It’s still unclear whether the development of the new model, called Q*, has anything to do with all the hype surrounding CEO Sam Altman. He was unexpectedly fired last week because the board no longer trusted him, but was hired back five days later. […]
A ceasefire is approaching in Gaza, but Israel does not intend to sit still Israel-Hamas war
23 nov 2023 om 21:07 Update: 13 minuten geleden A four-day lull in fighting between Israel and Hamas is expected to begin on Friday morning. This gives relief organizations time to help Palestinian refugees. But Israel is already preparing to resume fighting. The Israeli army has been carrying out military operations in the northern Gaza […]
Hungary and Turkey: Sweden cannot become a member of NATO next week | outside
23 nov 2023 om 12:40 Update: 37 minuten geleden Sweden cannot join NATO next week, as the alliance had hoped. The promised Turkish and Hungarian approval is still pending. Turkey has informed NATO that the Swedish flag cannot yet be raised during a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels next week, diplomats said. This […]
Two days of national mourning in Suriname after mine collapse: at least 15 dead
unknownSuriname is my country Noos News•Yesterday, at 10:55 p.m Suriname declared two days of national mourning after a mine collapsed in the Brokopondo area the day before yesterday. At least fifteen gold seekers were killed. At least six people are still missing. Tomorrow and the day after, flags in Suriname will be flown at half-mast. […]
“Both Hamas and Israel can defend the deal well against their supporters.”
Environmental Protection AgencyPictures in Tel Aviv of Hamas hostages Noos News•Today at 8:28 pm After four people were released earlier, the agreement between Hamas and Israel now appears to lead to the release of dozens of hostages after more than a month and lead to a temporary ceasefire. Experts talk about an agreement that both […]
Is the French Camembert lobby throwing a wrench in the works for new packaging rules?
France Press agencyFrench Camembert in wooden packaging Noos News•Yesterday, 8:43 p.m Aida brands Brussels Editor Aida brands Brussels Editor The French cheese industry has lobbied in recent weeks against stricter packaging rules imposed by the European Commission. They worry that the distinctive wooden container in which Camembert is packed will disappear in the future. But […]
Germany pledges to provide weapons to Kiev, and Russia stores missiles War in Ukraine
21 nov 2023 om 20:59 NU.nl regularly provides you with an overview of the situation in Ukraine. This time: The German Defense Minister promised additional military aid during a visit to Kiev. In turn, the British Ministry of Defense says that Russia is providing its mobile missiles to launch new attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. The […]
The World Health Organization is working on plans to evacuate three hospitals in Gaza • “Journalists killed in Israeli bombing of southern Lebanon”
An agreement between Israel and Hamas on a temporary ceasefire and hostage release is approaching. The broad outlines of the Qatar-brokered agreement are now known. This is what we know so far: • The agreements, according to Hamas spokesman Izzat al-Rishq, relate to a ceasefire “for a number of days” and are linked to emergency […]
Deaths due to illegal mine collapse in Suriname
Jaco KlamerIllegal gold mine in Suriname (archive photo for illustration) Noos News•Yesterday, at 10:28 p.m An illegal mine collapsed in Brokopondo, about two hours south of Paramaribo. Surinamese President Santokhi reported this evening in the National Assembly that there were deaths. It is not clear how many people died there. Surinamese media talk about 18 […]