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US preparing to announce deal with Iran, Oman on Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday — Axios

According to the news portal, the agreement's effect may be extended beyond 60 days

Israelis are alarmed over the threat of political violence. Can it be averted?

Amid an ugly campaign season, scholars and officials are warning of a toxic political discourse across the spectrum — and fear things could get worse before they get better The post Israelis are alarmed over the threat of political…

OpenAI, Anthropic AI agents implicated in new security breaches

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 4 - An AI agent was caught creating fake online identities to gain unauthorized access to secure systems during tests of models from OpenAI and Anthropic which revealed a series of new breaches, Britain's AI Security…

AI is helping hackers outpace PH firms' cyber defenses - report

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Artificial intelligence is accelerating cyberattacks faster than many Philippine companies can strengthen their defenses, leaving businesses increasingly vulnerable as the shortage of skilled cybersecurity…

Russian barrage on Kyiv region kills at least 17

Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens more in Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, authorities said Wednesday. Kyiv was unable to shoot down any of the Russian missiles amid intensifying…

'We can see your washing': NZ politician joins meeting from bathroom

WELLINGTON — A New Zealand politician has raised eyebrows after joining a high-stakes meeting from a bathroom, her laundry clearly visible in the background. Councillor Jo Galer logged into a meeting of the Dunedin City Council on Monday…

Russian drone chases Ukrainian vegetable seller in 'safari' attack - Watch

Archival eyes Cebu City as Pax Silica hub: ‘AI is the future’

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival has positioned Cebu City to compete for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven investments under the Philippines’ participation in the Pax Silica initiative, saying the city is preparing its…

Which Philippine banks accept Apple Pay?

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino consumers now have a new way to pay without cash or cards in hand, as Apple Pay officially launched in the Philippines on Tuesday, joining Google Pay in the country’s growing contactless payments market. For…

Trump administration drafting ban on Chinese data center devices, sources say

The move ‌aims to ‌prevent Chinese firms from stealing data, installing malware or disrupting service at U.S. data centers.

Ukraine war briefing: Russian soldier in Crimea shoots comrades and civilians

Soldier arrested after shooting; Kyiv comes under ballistic missile attack; more Wildberries hit. What we know on day 1,624 A Russian soldier ⁠in Crimea ⁠ opened fire ​on comrades, killing one and wounding ⁠another, before shooting…

Rubio: Progress made in talks to reopen Hormuz, but there’s still some work to do

Iran and Oman say they're moving toward deal to regulate traffic through the strait; crew of Indian ship rescued after being sunk in Red Sea, where the Houthis have been launching attacks The post Rubio: Progress made in talks to reopen…