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flydubai Failed, UAE Owes Answers: Ex-Israel Army Spokesperson To NDTV
Lt Col Conricus said the flydubai incident will force global aviation authorities to have more rigorous security systems and verification protocols for cockpit staff, which was lacking.
US State Secretary Rubio To Travel To Uzbekistan, India From October 17-22
This will be Marco Rubio's second visit to India since May
War In The Time Of AI: How Technology Is Rewriting The Battlefield
AI may make warfare faster, more precise in some circumstances and less dependent on human operators for certain tasks. But speed is not the same as judgement, and technological sophistication does not guarantee that a military decision is lawful or justified.
Houthis Attack Saudi's Aramco Oil Facility Compound, Triggering Fire
The attack came as the Iranian-backed Houthis and the Saudi coalition fighting them exchanged attacks Tuesday night. The fighting marked a fresh escalation in the widening Middle East crisis
Anthropic Warns Of AI 'Worms' Spreading Across Smart Devices
A computer worm is malicious software that spreads between machines on its own. Researchers at Anthropic said an AI version would no longer need powerful data centers to operate.
Why Saudi Prince Stopped Netanyahu From Joining War Against Houthis
Saudi Arabia's de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has opposed the Israeli proposal for military involvement in Yemen because of the likely backlash among the kingdom's public, a report said.
Experts Urge "Immediate Changes" To Prevent Rogue AI
Leading US-based AI firms have disclosed over recent months a series of incidents where models under development have escaped containment measures to access the internet and have gone on to hack websites, including gaining unauthorised access to Australian government sites.
Iran, Russia, AI, Terrorists: MI5 Chief Flags Threats To UK
Ken McCallum called Russia, which denies involvement in hostile acts in Britain and other Western countries, "aggressor number one". He said it was escalating "hybrid" warfare.
Saudi National Arrested For Planting Recording Device At OpenAI Office
OpenAI's security team found the device late last month, and the employee, a Saudi national, was arrested on October 9, the US Justice Department said.
Pope Leo Has Cancerous Growth Removed In Lung Operation
Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous growth removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation on Tuesday and "woke up normally" after the procedure, the Vatican said.
"Betrayal Of Ukraine": US Senators Slam Trump's Diesel Deal With Russia
The 12 lawmakers -- including six members of Trump's Republican Party -- called on the president to reverse his agreement with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to allow the country's diesel onto global markets.
Duane Davis Jailed For 40 Years Over Rapper Tupac Shakur's Murder
Tupac Shakur was a key figure in a hip-hop rivalry pitting the US East Coast against the West Coast and was just 25 when he was gunned down in Las Vegas.
Two Ships Hit By Missiles In Strait Of Hormuz: UK Maritime Agency
Since the beginning of the war, triggered in late February by US and Israeli strikes against Tehran, Iran has claimed control of the strait and regularly targets ships that try to transit it without its permission.
Indian Airlines Cancel Flights To Saudi Till October 17 Amid Houthi Attacks
While announcing cancellation of flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah till October 17, Air India also said it was closely monitoring and assessing the developments in the region to resume safe operations.
Cornell University Bans Fraternity Parties After Student's Sexual Assault
The measures announced by Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff include a suspension of all parties and social events at Interfraternity Council houses through the end of the 2026-27 academic year and a new "zero tolerance" policy for violations
Trump Asks Greece Ambassador To Resign Over Corruption Allegations
The announcement came a day after Trump acknowledged that he was considering dismissing Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host and ex-fiancee of his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr.
18 Deaths, 2 Dozen Strikes, 15,000 sqkm Lost: A Month Of Houthi-Saudi War
Data compiled by NDTV Datafy shows that since September 7, the Houthis have carried out at least two dozen major attacks on Saudi airports, oil refineries, pipelines, gas processing and storage sites, and military installations.
"Act With Urgency": Microsoft Chief Calls For Effective AI Safety Standards
Concerns about AI safety have soared in recent months after models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic were involved in security incidents during testing, piling on pressure to regulate the technology.
US Judge Asks Team Trump To Stop Tree Felling At Historic DC Golf Course
US District Judge Ana Reyes on Tuesday ordered a halt to tree-cutting at the East Potomac Golf Course until October 26
