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Lost Mayan City Discovered in Mexico as Global Developments Unfold: Saudi Naval Expansion, AI Ethics, and Middle East Tensions

Lost Mayan city Valeriana found in Mexico via Lidar; Saudi Arabia and Israel fuel geopolitical shifts with military advancements and regional tensions.
In a remarkable discovery, archaeologists have uncovered a lost Mayan city called Valeriana in the jungles of Mexico using Lidar technology, revealing a site with impressive urban features like pyramids and sports fields, which sparks conversations about its advanced civilization and the potential effects of climate change on its decline.

Meanwhile, in Spain, Saudi Arabia has taken steps to strengthen its naval fleet by signing a deal to build advanced corvettes, a move critical for enhancing maritime security under its Vision 2030 strategy with an emphasis on advanced combat systems.

Complementing these advancements, Saudi Arabia is also leading initiatives in ethical AI, as highlighted at a global forum where AI's potential in sectors like health and education was demonstrated through projects such as training programs for women and innovative diagnostic tools.

However, global tensions are on the rise as satellite images reveal an Israeli strike on an Iranian missile base, a development that could significantly affect Iran's ballistic capabilities and has sparked widespread concern.

Adding to the region's complexities, Israel's ban on the UN Palestinian refugee agency, UNRWA, has raised alarms about a potential humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with UNICEF warning of dire consequences for children and other bodies emphasizing the vital role of UNRWA.

On a brighter note, the Middle East is implementing data technology to better manage severe weather challenges, a crucial effort aimed at preventing tragedies and economic losses from events such as floods, underscoring the urgency for robust infrastructure.
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