World News
Latest updates and top stories from the World category
Pentagon Signs Deals With 7 AI Companies, Anthropic Not On List
The seven companies with which Pentagon has signed agreements include SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, NVIDIA, Reflection, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services.
'Concerned': Taiwan After China Calls Taipei Biggest Risk In US-China Ties
In a call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Thursday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged United States to "make the right choices" on Taiwan.
Iran Crisis Making Delivery Of Relief Aid To Refugees Costly : UN Agency
According to UNHCR spokesperson Carlotta Wolf, people in dire need are receiving things that are ready later than when needed,
'Don't Accept Imposition, Don't Want War': Iran Says Open To Talk To US
Iran and the United States held a single round of talks against the backdrop of a fragile ceasefire following nearly 40 days of war.
Trump To Venture Out Of White House For 1st Time Since Shooting Horror
Trump will travel to Florida on Friday, a stronghold under mounting political pressure and intense scrutiny of his security.
Oscar Statuette For 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' Goes Missing On Flight
Talankin, who fled Russia in 2024, has defended the film as a record for posterity to show how "an entire generation became angry and aggressive".
Top Five Moments Of King Charles III With Trump During US Visit
While Charles's visit to the US is hailed as a "masterclass in effective diplomacy", its impact on Trump's and Starmer's relations is yet to be seen.
'Treacherous Aggression': UAE Says Iran Cannot Be Trusted Over Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei cautioned on Thursday against expecting quick results from talks.
Chinese Court Rules AI Automation Is Not Valid Reason For Firing Employees
Hangzhou Intermediate People's Court ruled in favour of an employee who was fired by a tech company to be replaced with cost-saving AI.
US Eyeing $15 Million 'Dark Eagle' Hypersonic Strike Plan To Counter Iran
The objective behind the proposal is to enhance the US military's ability to strike Iranian ballistic missile launchers located deep inside the country.
US Expert Compares Pakistan's Oil Shock vs India's Fuel Stability Amid Iran War
Kiyosaki noted that India has widened its oil supply network over the years, leaning on Russia as a key source while bringing back shipments from Venezuela in 2026.
Opinion: Opinion | A New Bill By 35 American Lawmakers Could Upend Indian Techies' Careers
A group of Republicans wants to break the traditional F-1-to-H-1B-to-green-card path. The biggest casualty will be Indian students.
Africa May Split Into Two Lands Faster Than Expected: Research
The Turkana Rift, spanning 500 kilometers across Kenya and Ethiopia, is the site where two tectonic plates are drifting apart.
"Watch Gaza On YouTube": Netanyahu's Taunt As Israel Intercepts Aid Flotilla
Activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla said Israeli forces stormed their vessels overnight, smashing engines and detaining some of those onboard while they were sailing in international waters near Greece.
Lost In Vietnam's Mountains, Teen Hiker Survives Nearly 2 Days On Choco Pies
Nguyen Tuan Anh, a student of Dai Nam University, had joined a group of 10 people for the trek on April 19.
'Won't Rule Out Further Job Cuts': Meta CEO Says Higher Capex Behind Layoffs
Meta intends to lay off about 10 per cent of its workforce on May 20, with additional cuts planned for the second half of the year.
Elon Musk Sues Sam Altman, Says OpenAI Shifted From Public Mission To Profit
The trial began with jury selection on April 27, in a federal courtroom in Oakland, California, and is expected to last around four weeks.
"He Is Proof Of God On Earth": Mojtaba Khamenei's Aide Amid Health Concerns
Ayatollah Mohsen Qomi said that despite his injuries, Iranian officials were now focused on preserving the Supreme Leader's life.
New Lithium Reserves In US Can Power 500 Billion Phones, Reveals Study
The US Geological Survey stated in a new study that the Appalachians contain an estimated 2.3 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium.
