Serbian Prime Minister announces “resignation
On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic resigned “amid a wave of anti-corruption protests that have spread across the Balkan country,” Reuters reported. Following the collapse of a roof at a railway station in Novi Sad, many began displaying acts and sentiments opposing the government. The incident at the railway station resulted in the deaths of 15 people, which is stated to have been a leading cause in the push for Vucevic’s call to step down. Vucevic stated in a press conference that his resignation is intended to alleviate tensions. Novi Sad’s mayor is also reportedly resigning due to the tensions brought about by the railway incident.
New Chinese AI Software
Founded in 2023, the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company has recently caught traction. CNBC reported on Jan. 27 that the company is now limiting its registration due to recent cyber-attacks. The company is said to be rivaling many other prominent AI softwares, such as ChatGPT. According to NBC News, United States President Donald Trump stated that “the release of DeepSeek AI from a Chinese company should be a wake-up call for our industries that we need to be laser focused on competing.” Developed at a lower comparable cost, many U.S. companies have become wary of DeepSeek’s progression. The company is one of several other Chinese companies dominating the market, such as Lemon8 and RedNote. Both are owned by ByteDance, a Chinese internet technology company.
Rebels in Congo obtain Goma
Violence in Congo persists as the Rwandan-backed March 23 Movement (M23), revolutionary army, rebels overtake Goma, a major city in Congo. “The M23 rebels are one of about 100 armed groups vying for a foothold in the conflict-battered North Kivu province,” AP News reported.
AP News also reported on Jan. 28 that “the protesters demanded that the international community condemn Rwanda over its role in the conflict.” Security measures in Congo have attempted to slow the attacks, however there are reportedly growing numbers of deaths, looting and increased violence.
