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Meta says AI model accessed the internet and hacked another firm
BBC News – World · Europe
Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.
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'Not fluent in Tamil is an insult': Actor Dhanush pushes for mother tongue first
Times of India – World · India
- Abhishek Mishra is a Digital Content Producer at The Times of India, working with the news desk. - He focuses on foreign policy, defense developments, and …
Geopolitics
Why Russia’s ballistic missiles are breaking through in Ukraine
South China Morning Post – World · China
When Russia fires a ballistic missile at Ukraine, air-defence systems have only minutes – sometimes seconds – to detect and intercept the deadly threat. The la…
Geopolitics
'We must be ready with every answer': Gambhir's rallying cry before Sri Lanka Tests
Times of India – World · India
Coach Gautam Gambhir urged the Indian Test squad for complete preparation against Sri Lanka. The team began training and will play a warm-up match before the …
Geopolitics
Texts suggest Angus Taylor ‘paid money to the Reformers … or was refusing to’, Icac inquiry hears
The Guardian – World · Europe
Jean-Claude Perrottet, brother of former NSW premier, asked about messages referencing federal opposition leader and factional group ReformersIcac’s spotlight …
Geopolitics
Man found dead in waters off Hong Kong’s Stonecutters Island, probe under way
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong police have found the body of a man in the waters off Stonecutters Island and believe he drowned while swimming. The force received a report at 8.24a…
Geopolitics
Spain's Ceuta seeks transfer of unaccompanied migrant minors to mainland Spain after border rush
The Hindu – World · India
Though the vast majority of migrants have since returned to Morocco, roughly 1,100 unaccompanied minors who arrived before and during the influx — and cannot b…
Geopolitics
Indian-origin landlord sued in US for 'sexually harassing' female tenant
Times of India – World · India
A landlord faces a federal lawsuit for alleged sexual harassment. He is accused of retaliating against a tenant who rejected his advances. The tenant's furnace…
Geopolitics
Bombay HC convicts Tarun Tejpal in 2013 rape case, overturns acquittal
Times of India – World · India
- Ayush Pandey is a journalist at The Times of India, covering breaking news, politics, defense, and legal/policy developments in India and globally. - His f…
Geopolitics
Yemen's Houthis say attacked two Saudi oil tankers
The Hindu – World · India
These were the eighth and ninth Saudi oil tankers targeted since the start of the blockade last month, according to figures given by a Houthi military spokesman
Geopolitics
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of new military options over Japan's strike capabilities
The Hindu – World · India
Ms. Kim accused Japan of moving beyond a defensive posture and turning its armed forces into a force capable of pre-emptive attacks and overseas military op…
Startups
Quick commerce startup Homerun raises $12M in Series A+
Your Story · India
The round is led by Nexus Venture Partners with participation from existing investors Sorin Investments, Titan Capital, Sparrow Capital and Consumer Collective…
Geopolitics
'His name's Sooryavanshi': Buttler backs Indian teen to break his T20 record
Times of India – World · India
Jos Buttler has made headlines by becoming the all-time highest run-scorer in men's T20 cricket, overtaking Kieron Pollard. He has high hopes for 15-year-old V…
Geopolitics
Hiroshima marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as Mayor deplores pursuit of nuclear weapons
The Hindu – World · India
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who attended the memorial for the first time as Prime Minister, said she will take “a realistic approach” toward achieving a wor…
Geopolitics
Pakistan Starts Sweeping New Crackdown on Journalists
The New York Times – World · US
With a protest movement in Kashmir challenging its authority in the region, Pakistan restricts independent reporting by local and foreign media.
Geopolitics
What's behind the Algeria-Morocco rivalry?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Morocco and Algeria have been at odds for decades, chiefly over the disputed Western Sahara region. But their rivalry now extends far beyond the territory.
Geopolitics
Watch: Bangladesh slams India over Sheikh Hasina’s press conference
The Hindu – World · India
During her first public media interaction since fleeing Bangladesh in 2024, Hasina said she plans to return in December
Geopolitics
Carney curses Infantino as FIFA backs its president
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino gets the support of executive members at an emergency meeting in Morocco.
Geopolitics
Strait of Hormuz tolls would harm livelihoods worldwide, shipowners warn
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Eight leading shipping organisations sign letter opposing fees in critical waterway.
Geopolitics
Army looks at drones to improve logistics in high-altitude battlefields such as Siachen
Times of India – World · India
The Indian Army is procuring 2,715 logistics drones for high-altitude supply. These unmanned systems will connect troops in forward areas and remote posts. Dro…
Geopolitics
DeepSeek signals ‘significant’ price hike amid surge in demand for low-cost AI models
South China Morning Post – World · China
DeepSeek announced on Thursday a “significant” price hike, amid surging global demand for a new ultra-cheap model, which sparked debate over how the Chinese AI…
Geopolitics
In Odesa, no-one is safe from Russia's new Black Sea strikes
BBC News – World · Europe
Blackened ships and smashed docks mark Russia's recent surge of attacks on Ukraine's coastline.
Geopolitics
CUHK to integrate national education into key programme as part of new 5-year plan
South China Morning Post – World · China
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), the city’s second oldest university, has said it will reform its mandatory General Education programme for undergra…
Geopolitics
Moment first rare tiger in 70 years released in Kazakhstan
BBC News – World · Europe
Umit, a female Amur tiger, has been released as part of a programme to restore the animal's population, which was wiped out in central Asia a century ago.
Geopolitics
New UK foreign minister dodges questions on his past Trump remarks
South China Morning Post – World · China
The UK’s new foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, was confronted with his past criticism of “racist” Donald Trump as he held talks in Washington with his US counter…
Startups
6 Books that teach lessons from fictional characters
Your Story · India
Discover 6 books where fictional characters teach powerful lessons about life, emotions, relationships, resilience, and personal growth.
Geopolitics
'No explanation given': Kejriwal claims Meta restricted his account in India
Times of India – World · India
Arvind Kejriwal claims Meta restricted his account in India without explanation. He stated that verbal inquiries at Meta's India office yielded no reasons. E…
Geopolitics
Customer gets Rs 15,000 relief after ATM debits Rs 10,000 without dispensing cash
Times of India – World · India
A consumer commission found Union Bank of India deficient in service. The bank failed to refund a customer's Rs 10,000 after an ATM malfunction. CCTV footage…
Geopolitics
25 arrested as Hong Kong police bust loan shark ring charging up to 282% interest rate
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong police have arrested 25 people, some as young as 13, in a crackdown on a loan shark syndicate that charged victims annual interest rates of up to 282…
Geopolitics
Jos Buttler scripts history, breaks Kieron Pollard's all-time T20 run record
Times of India – World · India
Jos Buttler achieved a significant cricket milestone on Wednesday. He surpassed Kieron Pollard to become the leading T20 run-scorer. Buttler's unbeaten 51 powe…
Geopolitics
Rihanna is 'in the studio', says partner A$AP Rocky
BBC News – World · Europe
The singer, who last released a full album in 2016, is in the studio and "cooking", her partner said.
Geopolitics
Air India turbulence lasted 'four to five mins'; some passengers still in hospital
Times of India – World · India
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into a shocking episode of severe turbulence that struck an Air India flight. On…
Geopolitics
PD is short form for Pandits in SP's PDA, says Akhilesh Yadav
Times of India – World · India
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav stated PDA's 'PD' signifies Pandits, expanding the party's core voter base. He asserted Brahmins faced pain under the BJP…
Geopolitics
Musk, Money and Mars
The New York Times – World · US
SpaceX shares are down, but Elon Musk is still the richest man in the world. What’s next?
Geopolitics
Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abductees
BBC News – World · Europe
The government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.
Startups
Meta apologises for temporarily removing PM Modi's Facebook post
Your Story · India
Government sources said Meta global officials have been asked to stay back for another round of questioning on Thursday, when IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will…
Geopolitics
South Korean biotech bets on donated human fat product to fix ‘Ozempic face’
South China Morning Post – World · China
“Ozempic face” could spawn the next K-beauty craze. South Korean biotech L&C Bio plans to launch an injectable skin booster made from donated human fat to …
Geopolitics
Bangladesh government ‘outraged’ over Sheikh Hasina’s press conference in India
The Hindu – World · India
Bangladesh said that its “repeated requests” to extradite Ms. Hasina to Bangladesh “have not yet elicited a response”
Startups
Building a startup ecosystem in the mountains: How Jammu & Kashmir laid its foundation
Your Story · India
Jammu and Kashmir is steadily building its startup ecosystem through policy support, incubators, funding and local entrepreneurs driving innovation.
Geopolitics
Collapse of rules-based order calls for total ban on nuclear weapons
The Hindu – World · India
Eighty-one years since the U.S. dropped an atom bomb on Hiroshima, the world seems to be on the brink of a similar mistake
Geopolitics
Russian drone factory boss badly injured in car blast that killed driver
South China Morning Post – World · China
The director of a factory supplying drones to the Russian military was badly wounded and his driver was killed when the car they were in exploded, news reports…
Geopolitics
Heavy rain lashes Delhi, IMD issues orange alert as waterlogging slows traffic
Times of India – World · India
Delhi received an orange alert from the India Meteorological Department for moderate to heavy rain. The city experienced much-needed relief from sultry weather…
Geopolitics
Did Trump and Hegseth clash over shrinking US missile stockpiles? White House responds
Times of India – World · India
- Ayush Pandey is a journalist at The Times of India, covering breaking news, politics, defense, legal, and policy developments globally. - Specializes in ex…
Geopolitics
Trump attacks El-Sayed as ‘hater of Jews’ after Michigan win
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US President Donald Trump attacked Michigan’s Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling him a ‘hater of Jews.'
Geopolitics
Country Music Festival Lights Up Nairobi
The New York Times – World · US
Fans gathered in Kenya to celebrate a genre born far away but that more and more Africans are coming to appreciate.
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