Obviously it’s good to minimize collateral damage and casualties wherever possible. But I see no issue with this result.
If a country values the lives of their citizens they will rescue them and spill any blood needed. Conversely, a nation that values its cut will try to minimize the harm that could come to them and keep hostages far from where they are.
You know how Google's new feature called AI Overviews is prone to spitting out wildly incorrect answers to search queries? In one instance, AI Overviews told a user to use glue on pizza to make sure the cheese won't slide off (pssst...please don't do this.)...
The European Commission chief said she was “convinced that if the competition is fair” from China, then Europe “will have thriving durable economies”....
Only that’s part of the story. China’s trade war with the US and their own domestic economic downturn has them looking for other markets to dump their excess goods (electric cars, etc.).
The EU is their only lifeline right now. If they get into a trade war the China will have nowhere to dump their goods except for Africa and South America. Those markets are not nearly as lucrative or built out.
Our Allies should rightly be concerned. The US has become more and more isolationist. The last major free trade treaty was under the TPP under Obama and both Hillary and Trump stated they would not support its passing.
The US is now energy independent and a net exporter. The US is also in the middle of the largest industrial build out in history which will bring much of our industrial plant back to North America.
In ten or fifteen years there will be no need for the US to get involved and keep sea lanes open like we are in the Red Sea. We can maintain a presence in the few areas that we deem critical.
My two sons will be of military age soon I would not support active involvement in any war that would risk their lives for Europe, Middle Eastern or other far flung countries when there is no real threat to mainland US. Supply military and financial aid, sure, but no boots on the ground. We don’t need to fight other peoples wars for them.
Philippines accuses Chinese coastguards of piracy after violent confrontation ( www.theguardian.com )
Israeli military rescues four hostages alive from Gaza, including Noa Argamani ( www.nbcnews.com )
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII - Official Teaser Trailer ( www.youtube.com )
I hope it's better than Civ 6.
CEO of Google Says It Has No Solution for Its AI Providing Wildly Incorrect Information ( futurism.com )
You know how Google's new feature called AI Overviews is prone to spitting out wildly incorrect answers to search queries? In one instance, AI Overviews told a user to use glue on pizza to make sure the cheese won't slide off (pssst...please don't do this.)...
Amal Clooney, a key figure in the request for Netanyahu’s arrest by the International Criminal Court ( english.elpais.com )
EU restates readiness to launch trade war with China over cheap imports ( www.theguardian.com )
The European Commission chief said she was “convinced that if the competition is fair” from China, then Europe “will have thriving durable economies”....
American allies worry the US is growing less dependable, whether Trump or Biden wins ( apnews.com )