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Australia And UK Sign New Treaty
Australia and the United Kingdom solidified their defense and security cooperation with a new treaty signed by Defense Ministers Richard Marles and Grant Shapps. Aimed at addressing “contemporary challenges,” the agreement facilitates joint military operations and consultations on sovereignty and regional security. It enhances interoperability, enabling easier cross-country military operations, including joint training of Ukrainian troops in the UK. This move, a commitment from last year’s AUKMIN conference, underscores efforts to bolster alliances amidst regional tensions. Notably, China, critical of such alliances, recently engaged in high-level talks with Australia, emphasizing the importance of maintaining independent foreign policies.
Microsoft And NVIDIA Announce Expanded Collaboration
At the GPU Technology Conference, in San Jose, California, on March 18, Microsoft and NVIDIA announced expanded collaboration, integrating NVIDIA’s generative AI and Omniverse technologies across Microsoft Azure, Azure AI services, Microsoft Fabric, and Microsoft 365. Microsoft will deploy NVIDIA’s Grace Blackwell GB200 and Quantum-X800 InfiniBand networking on Azure, advancing AI infrastructure. The Azure NC H100 v5 VM, based on the NVIDIA H100 NVL platform, offers enhanced AI training and inferencing capabilities. Additionally, the collaboration aims to revolutionize healthcare and life sciences with cloud, AI, and supercomputing technologies, benefiting industry leaders like Sanofi and academic institutions like the Broad Institute. Microsoft Azure will also host NVIDIA Omniverse Cloud APIs, facilitating industrial digitalization and AI deployment.
Female Participation Surge In The World of Fantasy Sports
The world of fantasy sports is witnessing a surge in female participation, mirroring the global trend of increased female engagement in sports. Data from the Brazilian Fantasy Sports Association (ABFS) reveals that 51% of electronic game players are women. This shift is also evident in the fantasy sports (FS) sector. Regulatory and Public Affairs lawyer, Barbara Teles from Rei do Pitaco, sheds light on the reasons behind this phenomenon. As women continue to make strides in various aspects of sports, their growing presence in virtual sports reflects a broader cultural shift towards inclusivity and equal participation.
Japan Airlines (JAL) Announces Plans To Purchase 42 Jets
Japan Airlines (JAL) announces plans to purchase 42 jets from April 2025 to March 2034, totaling approximately $12.39 billion, to enhance fuel efficiency and expand international services. The airline revises its group net profit forecast for the current fiscal year to 90 billion yen ($596 million), reflecting a robust recovery in passenger demand. JAL intends to acquire 21 Airbus A350-900 and 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliner wide-body jets, along with 11 A321neo narrow-body jets between fiscal years 2025 to 2033. This move aligns with heightened demand for efficient aircraft amid the post-pandemic travel rebound, ensuring JAL’s competitiveness in the market.
Kevin Durant Surpasses Shaquille O’Neal
Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns surpassed Shaquille O’Neal to claim the No. 8 spot on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, scoring 22 points in a victory against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 35-year-old now boasts 28,610 career points, surpassing legends like Hakeem Olajuwon, Elvin Hayes, Moses Malone, and Carmelo Anthony this season. Durant, a 14-time All-Star, maintains an impressive scoring average of nearly 28 points per game in his 17th season. He expressed gratitude for joining the ranks of basketball greats, with Wilt Chamberlain’s 31,419 points as his next milestone. LeBron James leads with 40,000 points.
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