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Putin's New Friends: Russia's Military Pact With Taliban Amid Ukraine War
Russia has signed a military cooperation agreement with the Taliban, further strengthening ties with Afghanistan's ruling group and reinforcing its position as the only country to officially recognise the Taliban government.
Watch: Volcano Spews Lava For Hours Before Eruption Pauses In US
The Halemaumau eruption at Kilauea paused abruptly after nine hours of continuous lava fountaining on June 1, 2026.
"Anthropic Thinks It's Creating A God" Say Veteran Investors
Bill Gurley, a veteran investor and part of Uber's early funding round, also compared Anthropic to Frankenstein's monster. He was in conversation with Jason (McCabe) Calacanis, also an early Uber investor, who said Anthropic is suffering from "delusi
Video: Trash Piles Up At Everest Camp, Tents And Oxygen Bottles Left Behind
The video has sparked discussion online about the environmental impact of climbing activities on Mount Everest.
'Raped By 600-700 Men': UK MP Shares 'Pak Grooming Gang' Testimonies
According to testimonies, gang members used racial comparisons to justify the way they "treated and controlled" women.
US, China And Beyond: What Makes A Power Great In A Changing World Order
Using their material capabilities - economic strength, military might and political influence - great powers have been able to project power across multiple regions and dictate the terms of international order.
China's Show Of Unity With Russia And North Korea May Strain Its Global Ties
The placing of Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un at the side of President Xi Jinping at the high-profile commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of China's victory over Japan in World War II was deliberate.
Anthropic vs OpenAI: AI's New Rivalry Moves To The Stock Market
AI firms OpenAI and Anthropic target historic IPOs over $60 Billion.
"Destroy His Authority": Secret Texts Reveal How UK PM Lost Labour Control
McFadden warned that if the government lost the vote, withdrew the bill, or significantly watered down the reforms, it would "destroy" Starmer's authority as Prime Minister.
Taiwan Tests Robot Dogs That Could Soon Guard South China Sea Islands
The Taiwan military's top weapons development institute showed off on Tuesday three robot patrol dogs that could one day be used on Taiwan's islands in the disputed South
Claude is Offline: Anthropic's AI Chatbot Hits a Global Wall
Hundreds of users are reporting major outages as Anthropic says a fix is already in the works.
US To Deport 30 Indians Working Illegally As Truck Drivers
Thirty Indian truck drivers arrested in US for illegal residency during Operation Checkmate.
Women, Black Officers Among 9 Dropped From US Navy Promotion List: Report
Hegseth removed at least three women, two Black men and four white men from the promotion list.
80% Chance Of El Nino Developing Between June And August: Global Weather Office
There is an 80-percent chance of the warming El Nino phenomenon developing between June and August, increasing the risk of extreme weather events, the...
MAGA Divided Over AI As Trump Pushes For Rapid Expansion
President Donald Trump is an enthusiastic advocate for swift AI development in America, dismissing regulation as a curb...
Team Trump Wants 'Neutral' Oman To 'Pick A Side' That's Not Iran
The Trump administration's distrust of Muscat reportedly started a day before the first US-Israeli airstrikes when Oman's foreign minister claimed an agreement between Washington and Tehran on nuclear issues was "within our reach".
Amid Layoffs In US, Nvidia To Hire H-1B Talent, Salary Up To Rs 4.64 Crore
Nvidia Jobs: Nvidia has secured certification for around 1,200 H-1B positions during the first two quarters of fiscal 2026.
Zelensky Pushes For AI And Drone Collaboration With American Defence Startups
Zelenskyy noted that American technology firms possess AI innovations, while Ukraine has gained knowledge from years of combat operations.
Trump Wants Tougher Iran Deal, But It Looks More Like Obama's 2015 Pact
It seems that the draft memorandum of understanding (MoU), which is being discussed with Iran, is, in some ways, similar to the deal he had strongly opposed.
