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New York Marks 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Attacks Amid Tight Security
Nineteen Al-Qaeda operatives hijacked four planes on that nearly cloudless day in 2001. Two jets slammed into the World Trade Center's Twin Towers, causing the iconic 110-story buildings to collapse.
Indian Man Charged Over False US Citizenship Claim To Vote In 2024 Election
Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari has been indicted for knowingly making a false claim of United States citizenship to vote in the November 5, 2024, general election.
India Hosts World Leaders At BRICS Amid 2 Wars. What To Expect
BRICS was created in 2009 as a forum for major emerging economies seeking greater influence in institutions dominated by Western powers.
Anthropic Says It Blocked AI Misuse After Its Whistleblower's Safety Warning
Between December 2025 and August 2026, researchers at Anthropic found misuse by actors ranging from spyware vendors and "politically motivated individuals" to state-sponsored groups spreading propaganda.
"Free Speech Absolutist": Elon Musk Threatens Legal Action Over Documentary
The September 3 letter from attorney Alex Spiro, addressed to a producer at Alex Gibney's Jigsaw Productions, accuses the Oscar-winning documentarian of building "Musk" around a predetermined conclusion.
Iranian Strikes In Jordan Damage Several US Aircraft: Report
Additionally, approximately eight F-15 fighter jets suffered minor damage, though all were subsequently repaired and returned to operational service.
Nicolas Maduro's Wife Seeks Release From US Jail, Citing Heart Ailment
Cilia Flores, 69, and Maduro, 63, have been held at a Brooklyn jail since US forces seized them from their Caracas home in a middle-of-the-night raid in early January and brought them to New York City.
OpenAI Seeks US Rules On Powerful AI Amid Anthropic Researcher's Warning
In a policy statement, the ChatGPT maker said voluntary commitments by AI developers were no longer adequate, and urged US lawmakers to act before Congress adjourns in December.
"Disgusting": US Removes Racist 'Mr Singh' Self-Deport Ad After Backlash
The advertisement sparked off a strong push back from Indian-American and Sikh advocacy groups and also got support from Democratic leaders such as California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Scientists Tried To Use AI Models For Potential Biological Weapons Research: Anthropic
The AI company in a report said it had disrupted several potential plots this year after detecting users attempting to use its models for advanced biological research.
Swiss Coach Crash Leaves 'Several Dead': Police
"Several people died in the coach crash in Susch. Several others were also injured," the police in the far eastern canton of Graubunden said on X, without giving details on the circumstances of the accident or the victims' identities.
25 Years After 9/11: Tracing The Rise And Fall Of al Qaeda
While it has suffered setbacks, notably bin Laden's killing in 2011 by US forces and the emergence of Islamic State as a rival, experts say al Qaeda still serves as a source of support and inspiration for militants in many regions, particularly in Africa.
No Trilateral Peace Talks Before Elections In Russia: Zelensky
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday there would be no trilateral meeting on how to end the war before the elections in Russia.
Israel Says It Destroyed Key Hezbollah Tunnels In South Lebanon
Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported that Israel carried out a "massive explosion" on the Ali al-Taher ridge in the Nabatieh region, "causing tremors and a powerful rumble".
Chinese Maths Teacher Calls For English To Be Removed As Core Subject, Sparks Fierce Debate
English is currently a core subject in China's basic education system, alongside Chinese and mathematics.
'We Were Told To Thwart Peace': Israeli Insiders Reveal Dark Gaza War Secrets
The documentary was shot secretly over a period of three years on rooftops in Tel Aviv and the identities of the subjects are hidden by digitally altering their voices and appearances.
25 Killed After Fire Breaks Out On Cargo Ship In China
State news agency Xinhua said earlier that the fire broke out at around 11:15 am during the ship's port call for maintenance, without specifying the cause of the fire.
Trump Aides Warn Iran War Could Drag On Till He Leaves Office In 2029: Report
The report stands in contrast to what Trump said on Wednesday about the Iran war ending "immediately" after the US votes in midterm elections in November.
US Moves To End 60-Day Grace Period For H-1B, Other Work Visa Holders
Under the planned rule change, published in the Federal Register by the US Department of Homeland Security, those with H-1B and certain other temporary work visas would have to leave the country as soon as their employment ends.
