Tehran Claims Strait of Hormuz Closure as US-Iran Talks Begin Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Iran has claimed that it has closed the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in West Asia just as
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US Strikes Iran After Hormuz Ship Attacks, Raising Fresh Fears of Wider Middle East Conflict
The US launched military strikes on Iran after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating Middle East tensions, disrupting diplomatic efforts, and raising concerns over global oil supplies and regional security.
TECHNOLOGY
Researchers Discover World’s First AI Agent Ransomware Attack. Here’s Why It Matters
Researchers have uncovered what may be the world’s first AI agent ransomware attack. Discover how JadePuffer worked, why experts are concerned, and what businesses can learn from the incident.
MARKET & FINANCE
Stocks Notch Weekly Losses, Dollar Rises on Uncertainty Around Hassett’s Potential Move to the Fed
Global markets ended the week on a cautious note as US stocks recorded weekly losses while the dollar strengthened, reflecting
Business
FPIs Sell $3.45 Billion Worth of Indian Stocks in May, But Market Outflows Begin to Slow
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) continued pulling money out of Indian stock markets in May, although the intensity of the selling
Ukraine Drone Attack Kills Five in Russia, Ferry Service Suspended and Oil Terminal Set Ablaze
The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered another intense phase after a series of Ukrainian drone attacks reportedly struck
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Anthropic Releases Claude Fable 5, Bringing Advanced Mythos-Level AI to Public Users
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has unveiled Claude Fable 5, a new AI model that brings some of its most advanced
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Indian-Origin Billionaire Announces Rs 2 Crore Relief Package After Deadly Dubai Road Crash
A tragic road accident in the United Arab Emirates that claimed seven lives has prompted a major humanitarian response from
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Taliban Claims 11 Children Killed in Pakistani Strikes as Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions Escalate
Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has accused Pakistan of carrying out attacks in three Afghan provinces that allegedly killed 11 children, further
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How Apple Built a More Personal and Private AI-Powered Siri
For years, Siri was one of the most recognizable voice assistants in the world, but many users felt it lagged
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Xi Jinping Visits North Korea for First Time in Seven Years, Strengthening Strategic Ties with Kim Jong Un
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea this week for the first time in seven years, marking one of the
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OpenAI Files for US IPO as AI Industry’s Race to Public Markets Accelerates
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, marking a
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Why Jared Kushner’s Albania Resort Project Is Triggering a Political Storm
A luxury tourism development linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, has become the center of
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Marco Rubio Warns Iran Over Strait of Hormuz, Pushes for End to Russia Oil Waivers
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued one of the strongest warnings yet to Iran over the continued
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