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Elon Musk's AI Tool Grok Was Used In Strikes Against Iran: US
The US military's transition to AI is taking time, and in March the government had to acknowledge that Claude was being used for the war in Iran.
No Nukes, $300 Billion Fund: What's Inside US-Iran 14-Point Deal
The reported text shows that the terms agreed upon between Washington and Tehran have no concrete solution regarding Iran's nuclear programme apart from a pledge to never produce or obtain a nuclear weapon and openness to further discuss other detail
France Drops US Spy Software Palantir, Bets On Homegrown AI For Its Spy Agency
In a video post on X, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said ChapsVision had on Tuesday "been retained by the DGSI ... to substitute the American giant Palantir".
Video: Plane Crashes On Texas Highway, Cockpit Window Broken For Rescue
Police say six people were onboard and one was killed. The plane crashed in Laredo shortly after 10 pm.
Explained: How US' $300 Billion "Reconstruction Fund" To Iran Would Work
The fund is reportedly designed to give both sides an economic incentive to conclude a final deal. It's a private investment vehicle, not a reconstruction or reparations programme, and will not include any government money or grants
US Will Allow Iran To 'Immediately' Sell Oil After Signing Peace Deal: Report
The U.S. will allow Iran to immediately begin selling oil and fuel under the memorandum of understanding the two sides reached to end the war, a senior U.S. official
Ex-Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro's Son Jailed 4 Years Over US Lobbying
Former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro's third son had attempted to curry American favor for his father, who is serving 27 years in prison for coup-plotting in 2022.
US Senate Narrowly Blocks New Bid To Rein In Trump War Powers
The Senate voted by 48-47 to block the resolution under the war powers law, which followed a framework agreement announced this week by the White House and Tehran for a further ceasefire and talks to end the conflict.
"Not All Hezbollah": Trump Slams Israeli Attacks On Lebanon At G7 Summit
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a rare public rebuke of Israel's military tactics in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah militants, saying it was unnecessary to bomb entire apartment buildings to hunt militants.
US-Iran Deal To Be Signed In Switzerland On Friday
A US-Iran deal aimed at ending the Middle East war will be signed at Switzerland's mountainside Burgenstock resort on Friday, the Swiss foreign ministry said.
Iran Threatens "Harsh Response" To Israeli Attacks In Lebanon
Iran's military threatened on Tuesday to respond to Israel after strikes in southern Lebanon killed four people despite a deal between Tehran and Washington ending the Middle East war, including in Lebanon.
Protest Held In Dhaka Over Opposition To Construction Of Lord Ram Statue
Minority groups in Bangladesh are demanding action against the threats of a project to build the country's largest statue of Lord Ram in Gaibandha's Palashbari upazila.
G7 Leaders Agree To Push Russia To End Ukraine War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joined the summit at the French resort of Evian-les-Bains, with Ukraine seen as holding up well on the battlefield but its cities still the target of deadly Russian attacks.
SpaceX Overtakes Amazon To Become World's 5th Most Valuable Company
In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SpaceX said the all-stock deal was expected to close in the third quarter of this year and that Cursor would become a wholly owned subsidiary.
"There Would Be No Israel Without Me": Trump Amid Netanyahu Rift Buzz
Trump's comments came as he urged Netanyahu to be more cautious over Israel's strikes in Lebanon, which he said could affect efforts towards a peace deal with Iran.
Chinese Boy, 7, Hospitalised After Drinking Iced Beverages, Suffers Severe Abdominal Pain
Experts suggest that children and elderly people shouldn't consume large volumes of iced water or sweetened carbonated drinks on hot days.
Russian Artist Critical Of Putin Shot Dead In Poland, 2 Belarusians Arrested
According to Polish officials, Skrepetsky -- whose real name is Robert Kuzovkov -- was shot three times on Monday morning by an unidentified gunman armed with a handgun.
With Trump Present, PM Modi's "Indians Also Lost Their Lives" Remark At G7 Summit
"Indians also lost their lives": PM Modi flags sailors' safety in front of Trump at G7 Summit
"Donor-Recepient" Ties Must End: PM Modi Backs Trust-Driven Relations At G7
PM Modi said energy, food, health, cyber and economic security have become so interconnected that building partnerships across nations is no longer optional but a necessity for global progress and prosperity.
