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Meta Acquires AI Agent Network Moltbook That Sam Altman Once Mocked
Mark Zuckerberg's tech giant Meta Platforms has acquired Moltbook. It is designed as a social network where AI agents can interact with each other, exchange information, and coordinate tasks.
JD Vance Mostly Silent On Iran War, Trump Says He's "Philosophically Different"
Days before US and Israeli strikes, US Vice President JD Vance said that there was “no chance” of a drawn-out war if the strikes proceeded.
Thai Cargo Ship Sailing To India Attacked In Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran War
Iran News Live Updates, Strait Of Hormuz: Cargo Ship Mayuree Naree Sailing To India Attacked In Strait Of Hormuz: Thai Navy
'Sank 16 Iranian Mine-Layer Ships In Hormuz': US Says On Iran War Day 12
American forces sank 16 mine-layers Wednesday in an operation framed as a pre-emptive strike against Iran's plans to mine the Strait of Hormuz the waterway over which Tehran controls and which is at the centre of global oil supply concerns.
"King Of The World": Statue Showing Trump And Epstein Recreating 'Titanic' Pose Appears In DC
A plaque on the statue mockingly describes their relationship as a "tragic love story" built on "luxurious travel, raucous parties, and secret nude sketches."
Offices Of Tech Giants Google, Microsoft, Banks In Iran Crosshairs: Report
Offices and infrastructure of tech giants in Israel and Gulf countries may come under Iranian fire as the conflict in the Middle East drags on
"Like Star Wars": Video Shows Ukraine Taking Out Russian Shahed Drone
The footage shows Ukrainian fighters shooting down a drone in what many viewers say mirrors a scene straight out of Star Wars
Iran Mocks Trump, Netanyahu In Lego Video After Mojataba Khamenei's Appointment
Iranian state media released a Lego-style animated video of the events surrounding the election of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader.
Mojtaba Khamenei Gets NOPO Shield: All About Iran's 'Black-Clad' Kill Squad
Tehran has reportedly deployed an elite counterterrorism unit to protect Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, following the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a US-Israeli strike.
Wheel Damaged In Hard Landing, Air India Express Plane Stuck On Phuket Runway
Photographs from the scene show the broken nose wheel lying on the runway.
No Need For Panic Buying, Our UAE Stores Stocked For 6 Months: LuLu Group
With parts of the Middle East facing aviation disruptions due to the conflict, retailers have increasingly turned to dedicated cargo flights to transport perishable food items.
Iran Lays Sea Mines In Strait Of Hormuz: Here's How They Work
Iran has reportedly begun laying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical energy routes. A few dozen mines have been placed so far in the waterway, according to media reports.
After Oil, Gas, Iran's Hormuz Chokehold Raises Fertiliser Red Flag For India
US-Israel war on Iran disrupts fertiliser supply to India, threatening imports, particularly urea, and posing food security risks for the country's 147 crore population to add to concerns over energy supply volatility.
"Spends Day Peacefully": Japan Zoo Says 'Punch The Monkey' Isn't Being Bullied
A Japanese zoo caring for a baby monkey who has become an internet sensation was forced to issue a statement denying he was being bullied, following an outpouring of concern online.
Indian National Among 4 Injured After Iranian Drones Hit Near Dubai Airport
Drones fell near Dubai airport on Wednesday, injuring four people, but air traffic continued as normal, Dubai's government said, as Iran presses on with attacks against Gulf countries.
How Everest, The World's Highest Mountain, Rose From An Ancient Ocean
Long before Mount Everest became the roof of the world, the rocks that form its summit were lying at the bottom of a sea. Today, the Himalayan peak rises to nearly 8,848 metres above sea level, making it the highest point on Earth.
Iran Says New Supreme Leader "Safe And Sound" Amid Injury Reports
Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is "safe and sound" despite reports of an injury during the war with Israel and the United States, said the son of the Iranian president on Wednesday.
Is Instagram down? Thousands Report Issues With App
Instagram down: Instagram users reported issues with the direct messaging feature, claiming that they're unable to send or receive private chats.
Countries Where Euthanasia Is Legal
The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted a 31-year-old Ghaziabad man the right to die. Harish Rana, a student of Punjab University, has been in a persistent vegetative state for the past 13 years.
