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China Blocks Meta’s Acquisition of AI Startup Manus Over Security Review

Beijing: China on Monday blocked Meta’s proposed acquisition of...

Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Rattles Hokkaido Amid Ongoing Megaquake Advisory

Hokkaido (Japan): A powerful magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Japan’s...

Trump Recounts Chaos at WHCD Shooting; Tells ‘60 Minutes’ He ‘Wasn’t Worried’

Washington DC: U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that his...

Donald Trump Dismisses Claims in Suspect’s Manifesto After Shooting Scare at Media Dinner

Washington: Donald Trump has strongly rejected allegations mentioned in...

Iran Proposes Hormuz Reopening, Seeks Delay in Nuclear Talks Amid Fragile Ceasefire

Tehran: A fresh diplomatic proposal from Iran has surfaced...

IDF Destroys 800-Metre Offensive Tunnel in Southern Gaza Near ‘Yellow Line’

Gaza: The Israel Defence Forces confirmed on Sunday, April...

Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Strikes Myanmar; Second Tremor in 24 Hours

Naypyidaw : A moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck...

Trump to Chair First Meeting of Board of Peace Amid Uncertainty Over Gaza’s Future

Washington: US President Donald Trump will preside over the first...

US Weighs Possible Military Action on Iran Amid Ongoing Nuclear Talks and Domestic Unrest

Washington DC: The United States is considering the possibility of...

Sikh Nurse Alleges Racially Motivated Assault Outside Victoria Gym

Victoria: A 22-year-old Sikh man has claimed he was subjected...

France to Ease Visa Rules for Indian Students, Targets 30,000 Enrolments by 2030: Macron

New Delhi/Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced plans...

India, France Push for AI Independence, Launch Joint Health Innovation Centre

New Delhi: India and France on Wednesday underlined their shared...

Sundar Pichai Meets PM Modi in Delhi Ahead of AI Impact Summit Keynote

New Delhi: Google CEO Sundar Pichai met Prime Minister Narendra...

India, France Elevate Ties to ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’ After Modi-Macron Talks

Mumbai: India and France on Tuesday elevated their bilateral relationship...

Ireland’s Data Watchdog Launches Probe into X’s Grok Over AI-Generated Sexualised Content

Dublin: Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) on Tuesday announced a...

Sri Lankan President to Attend AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi

New Delhi: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set...

Jamaat Refuses Oath as BNP Rejects ‘Constitution Reform Council’ Pledge in Bangladesh Parliament

Dhaka: A political standoff unfolded in Bangladesh’s newly constituted parliament...

Uncertainty Surrounds Bill Gates’ Participation in AI Impact Summit Amid Conflicting Claims

New Delhi: Confusion persisted on Tuesday over whether Bill Gates...

Tarique Rahman Set to Be Sworn In as Bangladesh Prime Minister Today After BNP’s Landslide Victory

Dhaka (Bangladesh): Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party...

French PM Macron Lands in Mumbai, Set for Strategic Talks with PM Modi

Mumbai: French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday...

China Grants Visa-Free Entry to UK and Canadian Citizens, Expands List to 79 Countries

Beijing (China): British and Canadian passport holders will be able...

Several Feared Injured After Avalanche Triggers Train Derailment in Southern Switzerland

Zurich : Several people are feared to have been injured...

BNP Office in Narayanganj Set Ablaze Days After Election Victory; Probe Underway

Narayanganj (Bangladesh): A local office of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party...

BNP Adviser Calls for ‘Fresh Start’ in India-Bangladesh Relations After Electoral Shift

Dhaka: A senior adviser to Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman...

India the ‘Right Venue’ for Global AI Dialogue, Says UN Chief Ahead of Summit

New York: Describing India as a rising force in the...