Politics

Meta settles lawsuit, pays $17.1 billion over absurd claims

Meta settles lawsuit, pays $17.1 billion over absurd claims

Busybodies in both parties long ago decided that Zuck was Public Enemy Number 1. And they are perfectly willing to erect a regime of mass censorship in order to get their man.

Obi demands urgent action after mass abduction in Niger

The Punch

Obi demands urgent action after mass abduction in Niger

The Nigerian Democratic Congress presidential candidate has described the reported mass abduction and killing of residents in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State as an emergency requiring urgent government action. Obi, in a…

The Punch

US Patriot missile stocks in Europe are 'beyond critical' due to Iran war, officials say

Stuff

US Patriot missile stocks in Europe are 'beyond critical' due to Iran war, officials say

The US defence official said the most concerning shortfall involves Patriot missile interceptors, which can shoot down Russia’s high-speed ballistic missiles.

Stuff

HRW slams ‘ruthless’ Taliban government as new law bans protest

The Hindu

HRW slams ‘ruthless’ Taliban government as new law bans protest

The 84-page legislation published by the justice ministry outlines a series of changes to law enforcement nationwide, including the rule that “all types of protests are banned”

The Hindu

Prabowo secures subsidised goods reach people out

Antara News

Prabowo secures subsidised goods reach people out

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has guaranteed state-subsidised goods will reach the public at their designated ...

Antara News

AI giant Nvidia’s stock jumps after strong second quarter earnings

AI giant Nvidia’s stock jumps after strong second quarter earnings

Nvidia’s stock leaped on Thursday, after the company reported strong earnings in the second quarter of this year. The company’s stock is up by roughly 8.5 percent as of just after 12 p.m. EDT Thursday, surpassing $227 per share. At the…

For global AI governance, the US and China must cooperate while competing

For global AI governance, the US and China must cooperate while competing

The need for bilateral collaboration on artificial intelligence between Washington and Beijing is urgent. When Anthropic rolled out Fable and Mythos in a limited capacity due to concerns related to hacking incidents, it became clear that…

American eagle vs Canadian goose: How a Goan photographer's US retreat was edited out

Times of India

American eagle vs Canadian goose: How a Goan photographer's US retreat was edited out

The White House shared an image of a bald eagle attacking a Canadian goose. This photograph was intended to symbolise American dominance in trade negotiations. However, the actual wildlife event showed the goose fighting back successfully…

Times of India

Rasuwa flood death toll reaches 389 as rescue efforts continue across eight districts

OnlineKhabar

Rasuwa flood death toll reaches 389 as rescue efforts continue across eight districts

Kathmandu, August 27 The death toll from the devastating Bhotekoshi flood that struck Rasuwa and swept downstream on Wednesday has risen to 389, with bodies recovered across eight districts, according to Nepal Police. As of 9 pm Thursday…

OnlineKhabar

Supreme Court asked to settle dispute over Sturgeon inquiry documents

Supreme Court asked to settle dispute over Sturgeon inquiry documents

Scotland's information commissioner wants to challenge the Scottish government's use of exemptions to block the release of information.

Eastern Flank Commissioners urge von der Leyen to appoint special coordinator as Russian threat grows

Euronews

Eastern Flank Commissioners urge von der Leyen to appoint special coordinator as Russian threat grows

Five EU Commissioners from Eastern Flank states have urged President Ursula von der Leyen to create a special coordinator role, amid several urgent measures meant to address the growing Russian threats to the Baltics.

Euronews

United Ireland poll is 'off the table', says PM

United Ireland poll is 'off the table', says PM

Andy Burnham's visit comes amid calls from Stormont for increased funding.