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Who Covers AI Business Blunders? Some Insurers Cautiously Step Up
The trend of "agentic AI" has taken off, with bots handling computer tasks by themselves and businesses trimming ranks of human workers as a result.
US Military Could Use AI Chatbots For War Planning, Palantir Demo Suggests
US defence contractor Palantir has shown how artificial intelligence chatbots could help military analysts review intelligence and generate possible battlefield plans, according to software demos and Pentagon records.
"It's Safe, Will Always Be Safe": Dubai's Push To Contain Fallout From Iran War
Iran has fired over 1,800 missiles and drones at the UAE, more than any other country targeted by Tehran in the war.
Loan From UK-Israeli Firm Funded Mojtaba Khamenei's London Homes: Report
Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei used a 36 million UK poundsloan from a company owned by British-Israeli businessmen to help finance the purchase of luxury homes in London.
The Environment, Another Casualty Of War In Middle East
From the jet fuel used in bombing raids to acrid smoke from burning oil depots, the conflict in the Middle East is inflicting a significant toll on nature and the climate.
7 Indian Pilgrims Dead After Bus Falls Into A Gorge In Nepal
At least seven Indian pilgrims were killed in a micro-bus accident in Nepal's Gorkha district on Saturday evening while returning after offering prayers at the Manakamana Temple, the police said.
Loud Blasts In Dubai, Kuwait Airport Hit In Fresh Iranian Strikes
Loud sounds were heard in Dubai's Marina and Al Sufouh areas, while operations at UAE's Fujairah oil terminal came to a halt after Iranian strikes on Sunday.
Iran Guards Vow To "Pursue And Kill" Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu
Iran's remarks came amid social media posts raising questions about the whereabouts of Benjamin Netanyahu.
US Could Release Photos, Videos Of "Non-Human Craft" In Trump's UFO File Release: Report
Donald Trump recently ordered the release of files related to aliens, UFOs and other information connected to the subject.
"I'd Do A Number": Trump's Warning To Hit Iran's Kharg Island, 38 Years Ago
Thirty-eight years before US forces targeted military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, he had said in an interview that he "would be harsh on Iran" and that "one bullet shot" on a US soldier or ship would invite an attack on the island
Father Of 3, 28-Year-Old Sergeant Among 6 US Soldiers Killed In Iraq Crash
While three were members of the US Air Force, the other three were stationed with the US Air National Guard.
Opinion: Opinion | With A Takaichi Mandate, India-Japan Collaboration Can Enter a New Era
As global crises - from the war in Iran to instability in the Indo-Pacific - test the resilience of nations, a reinvigorated India-Japan partnership offers a model for meaningful international engagement.
Trump Claims Iran Wants To Make A Deal, But He Doesn't. Here's Why
US President Donald Trump said he was "very surprised" with Iran attacking Middle Eastern countries.
Iran Says "No Problem" With Mojtaba Khamenei After Trump Claims He Is "Damaged"
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday said that there was "no problem" with the Islamic Republic's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, days after US President Donald Trump said he was "damaged" in the strikes.
From Pagers To Walkie-Talkies: Russians Seek Offline Ways To Communicate Amid Internet Blackout
These "old school" communication and navigation methods are being used as workarounds for widespread, prolonged mobile internet blackouts across the country.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Explosions In Manama, Baghdad Base Attacked As War Enters Day 16
The war in the Middle East broke out when the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28
Netanyahu's Office Debunks Reports Of His Death, Says He's "Fine": Report
At the 0:35 mark, when Netanyahu raises his hands, extra flesh is seen next to the little finger, which many social media users claimed was the sixth finger, a 'Classic AI finger glitch'.
Queen Camilla Told Friend Harry Was "Brainwashed" By Meghan. He Responds
An author who has written a number of biographies about the royals wrote in a new book that Harry's elder brother William and his wife Kate were alarmed by Meghan's impact on him and regarded her as a threat.
"May Hit It Just For Fun": Trump Threatens More Strikes On Iran's Kharg Island
Donald Trump said the US strikes had "totally demolished" most of Kharg Island.
