内容摘要：, called for a quick peace deal. His administration has pulled back support for Ukraine, including war crimes investigations, and is rebuilding relations with Putin — the very man many victims and prosecutors want to see in court.

, called for a quick peace deal. His administration has pulled back support for Ukraine, including war crimes investigations, and is rebuilding relations with Putin — the very man many victims and prosecutors want to see in court.

Less than two weeks after the summit, the two Malawian lawmakers said they were withdrawing. Kayembe said in a letter to IPAC that he had been tricked into joining.“I want to extend my sincere apology to the People’s Republic of China,” Kayembe wrote in the Aug. 7 letter.

When contacted by AP, Kayembe denied being coerced by the Malawi or Chinese governments, writing in an email that he withdrew because the alliance appeared “aimed at achieving geopolitical intentions against China.”Malawi’s government did not respond to a request for comment.For decades, Beijing has

with African governments, seeking diplomatic partners and access to natural resources.Many African leaders have welcomed Beijing’s presence since it brings much-needed capital and construction expertise that can contribute to economic growth and development. Critics say China strikes secretive,

with African leaders that mainly benefit Chinese companies and workers brought in to build mines, bridges and railways.

“China has been investing and being present in African countries when many countries were not willing to come,” said Christian-Geraud Neema, Africa editor of the China Global South Project, an independent research group.to the impending robotocracy — our Church proclaims that ‘there is nothing more sacred than the human being, with whom God Himself shared His nature,’” Bartholomew said.

The patriarch, who is based in Istanbul, Turkey, made the remarks late Wednesday in a speech published on Thursday.Religious tradition, the patriarch said, “upholds the absolute priority of the person over systems … and the need for an education that cultivates and supports the spiritual nature of humanity.”

While not opposing technological advancement, Bartholomew emphasized the need for innovation to remain human-centered.The comments echo similar concerns raised by other Christian leaders, who increasingly frame their responses to AI and robotics through theological perspectives on human uniqueness, free will, and spiritual nature.