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Jordan welcomes Canada, Malta's intention to recognize Palestinian state
Ammon News - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates welcomed the announcement by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela of their countries' intention to officially recognize the State of Palestine during the UN General Assembly next September. The Ministry described this move as a significant and positive step toward ending the occupation and achieving the two-state solution. Ambassador Sufyan Qudah, the Ministry's official spokesperson, affirmed the Kingdom's appreciation for the declaration by the Canadian and Maltese prime ministers, which represents a response to international efforts aimed at further recognizing the Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967, lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on the two-state solution, in line with international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative. Qudah reiterated the Kingdom's firm position in continuing to work with its international partners and brothers to support the Palestinian people's right to freedom, an end to the occupation, self-determination, and the establishment of an independent state on its national soil.
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Dropbox is shutting down its password manager
Ammon News - Dropbox is discontinuing its password manager. The tool, Dropbox Passwords, will be discontinued on October 28th, and the company is recommending that you transfer your passwords to another app like 1Password ahead of that date. The company will shut down Dropbox Passwords in phases. Starting August 28th, Dropbox Passwords will be view-only from both the mobile app and the browser extension, meaning you can't add new information. At that time, Dropbox will also be deactivating autofill functionality. On September 11th, the mobile app will 'stop working.' On October 28th, Dropbox Passwords will be fully shut down, meaning you can't add or access information and everything that you had stored will be 'permanently and securely deleted from our servers.' Dropbox says it's discontinuing Dropbox Passwords 'as part of our efforts to focus on enhancing other features in our core product.' Dropbox launched Dropbox Passwords in 2020 after acquiring the password manager Valt in 2019. The Verge
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Google is using AI age checks to lock down user accounts
Ammon News - Google will soon cast an even wider net with its AI age estimation technology. After announcing plans to find and restrict underage users on YouTube, the company now says it will start detecting whether Google users based in the US are under 18. Age estimation is rolling out over the next few weeks and will only impact a 'small set' of users to start, though Google plans on expanding it more widely. The company says it will use the information a user has searched for or the types of YouTube videos they watch to determine their age. Google first announced this initiative in February. If Google believes that a user is under 18, it will apply the same restrictions it places on users who proactively identify as underage. In addition to enabling bedtime reminders on YouTube and limiting content recommendations, Google will also turn off Timeline in Maps, disable personalized advertising, and block users from accessing apps for adults on the Play Store. In case Google incorrectly identifies someone as under 18, users can submit a photo of their government ID or a selfie to verify their age. The move comes amid a global push for age verification, with politicians in the US pressuring tech companies to make their platforms safer for kids, and the UK widely rolling out an age verification requirement affecting platforms like Bluesky, Reddit, Discord, and even Spotify. The Verge
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New giant stick insect species is Australia's heaviest, scientists say
Ammon News - In a remote rainforest in Australia, home to deadly snakes, spiders and creepy-crawlies, scientists have discovered a new species of stick insect they believe is the heaviest ever found in the country. The new species weighs 44 grams (1.55 oz), about the same as a golf ball, and is 40 cm (15.75 inches) long. James Cook University's Angus Emmott, who helped identify the new Acrophylla alta species, said the creature's large size could be an evolutionary response to its cool, wet habitat. 'Their body mass likely helps them survive the colder conditions, and that's why they've developed into this large insect over millions of years,' he was quoted as saying in a media release. 'From what we know to date, this is Australia's heaviest insect.' The new stick insect was discovered in the canopies of the mountainous Wet Tropics region of Far North Queensland, in Australia's northeast. The remote habitat was probably also why it had remained undiscovered for so long, Emmott said. 'It's restricted to a small area of high-altitude rainforest, and it lives high in the canopy. So, unless you get a cyclone or a bird bringing one down, very few people get to see them,' he said. The stick insect's distinctive eggs also helped scientists identify it as a new species. 'Every species of stick insect has their own distinct egg style,' Emmott said. 'They've all got different surfaces and different textures and pitting, and they can be different shapes. Even the caps on them are all very unique.'
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Jordan, Hungary discuss military cooperation
Ammon News - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Hunaiti met on Thursday with Hungarian Ambassador to Jordan Attila Kali to discuss military cooperation and ways to strengthen bilateral relations. The meeting, attended by senior officers of the Jordan Armed Forces–Arab Army, focused on enhancing coordination between the two countries' armed forces and exploring areas of mutual interest that serve the strategic priorities of both militaries. Kali praised Jordan's pivotal role, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, in promoting regional and international security and stability. He also commended the high level of professionalism and readiness demonstrated by the Jordan Armed Forces. Petra
