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Hormuz Will Be Open But With Transit Fees, Says Iran's Envoy To Moscow
The Strait of Hormuz will be open but under new conditions to be set by Iran and Oman, including a transit fee, Iran's ambassador to Moscow was quoted as saying on Monday. The U.S.
Pay Anyone To Do Anything: The 'Black Mirror' Task App Just Went Live
Within a week of going live, users have posted hundreds of challenges, with some offering rewards worth tens of thousands of dollars.
At Least 32 Dead, 200 Injured In 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake In Philippines
A few buildings collapsed and key infrastructure sustained quake damage in the city of General Santos, and tsunami damage was reported in at least one coastal village.
OpenAI's New Lockdown Mode Is Basically ChatGPT In A Straightjacket
OpenAI's new security feature deliberately disables some of ChatGPT's most powerful capabilities to protect sensitive data from emerging AI attacks
Opinion: Opinion | The Kashmir Nobody Mentions - And How Pakistan Is Quietly Profiting From That
Recent elections in Gilgit Baltistan - and the protest note India had to issue for them - lay bare concerning but oft-ignored realities.
Chinese Teacher Suspended And Investigated After Using Glue Gun On 4-Year-Old's Lip
The girl's mother, Zhou, said she was heartbroken after watching the footage with officers.
Trump Says Iran Agreed To No Nuclear Weapons, Experts Not Convinced
According to the White House, Trump has said at least 74 times since 2011 that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon.
Lebanon's Crusader Castle Seized By Israel A Symbol Of Bloody History
When Israeli forces entered the 900-year-old castle on Saturday, they were returning to a fortress they held throughout their 1982-2000 presence in southern Lebanon.
How Indian Mother's Facebook Plea Helped Her Return From UAE After Years
As officials at the Indian Consulate General looked for Mahananda, her video found its way into their feeds, setting off efforts to trace her, free her, and fly her home.
As World Focuses On AI, China Holds The Key In Critical Minerals Race
From lithium to rare earths, Beijing controls the mines, refineries and ports that power AI, EVs and defense systems and India's import dependence makes it especially vulnerable.
Video: Mall Crumbles, Families Run For Safety As Quake Jolts Philippines
Authorities have kept tsunami warnings in place after monitoring stations continued to record tsunami waves and sea-level disturbances following the quake.
Drone Crash In Background, Ukrainian Couple Continues Wedding Photoshoot
The Ukrainian air defence system shot down a Russian Shahed drone flying overhead in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia.
Russia Turns To Universities And Technical Colleges For New Recruits
Students are reportedly being offered academic incentives in exchange for signing military contracts
Video: Private Jet In Flames During Emergency Landing In Dominican Republic, 2 Dead
According to US media reports, the US-registered Gulfstream G200 jet was en route to Austin, Texas, when it declared an emergency due to severe mechanical problems.
Meta Cut 8,000 Jobs. She Kept Hers, But Lost Her Team And Title
In April, Meta employees were told that 8,000 or 10 per cent of the workforce would be laid off in May as the company readied itself for the era of artificial intelligence. Thousands more would be reassigned to AI initiatives.
Six Injured In Stabbing At New York's Penn Station
Six people were wounded Sunday in a stabbing at New York's Penn Station, the city's mayor said, as the metropolitan area geared up to host two major sporting events --...
US Considers Buying Chagos Islands: Report
The White House is considering a plan to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, the Telegraph reported on Sunday. U.S. officials have drawn up a proposal to bypass the U.K. and make
'Strategic Distraction?' Trump Ramps Up AI Memes Ahead Of Midterms
From handcuffed extra-terrestrials to an orbital missile command center -- US President Donald Trump is unleashing a relentless stream of AI-generated imagery that analysts view as an effort to dominate the...
Hundreds Of Charlie Chaplin Lookalikes Gather In Switzerland
More than 400 people donning black bowler hats, toothbrush moustaches and canes gathered in Switzerland Sunday seeking to break the record for the biggest ever...
