In a significant leap towards making artificial intelligence more accessible and impactful, Google is now offering its advanced Gemini AI tools to US federal agencies for less than US$1. This move isn’t just about technology — it’s about empowering those who serve the public to work smarter, faster, and more effectively. In a joint announcement […]
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In a powerful move to protect its citizens from the darker side of the digital world, India has passed a landmark bill banning online gambling, aiming to curb addiction, financial losses, and misleading platforms that have been targeting millions. On August 2nd, India’s parliament gave the final nod to the Promotion and Regulation of Online […]
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Late last night, in the quiet darkness just before midnight, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soared into the sky, carrying with it one of the most secretive and intriguing machines of our time—the US military’s X-37B space drone. This marks the drone’s eighth mission since it first left Earth back in 2010. Lifting off at […]
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WASHINGTON, Aug 22 — In a swift and controversial move, the Trump administration has halted the issuance of worker visas for foreign commercial truck drivers, a decision that’s already sparking fierce debate across the country. The policy change follows a tragic highway crash in Florida that claimed three lives. The driver involved, Harjinder Singh—a man […]
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In an unusual moment that reveals the real-world consequences of geopolitical tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin found himself reaching deep into his pocket — quite literally. During a recent high-level visit to the United States, Putin had to pay nearly $250,000 in cash (about ₹2.2 crore) just to refuel his aircraft while making a brief stop in […]
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In the calm of this Wednesday morning, a quiet jolt reminded many in Bangkok just how fragile the ground beneath us can be. At 9:58 AM, a 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Myanmar’s southern coast, deep under the earth’s surface at 10 kilometers, roughly 211 km southwest of Mae Sot district in Thailand’s Tak province. The […]
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In a major move toward healing its land and legacy, Kuwait has officially launched the first phase of a vital environmental cleanup initiative—the Oil Lake Crude Recovery Project—led by Chinese firm Jereh Group. On August 20, the project’s first unit successfully completed its trial run, marking a hopeful new beginning for a country still grappling […]
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In a world still shaken by war and division, Hungary has stepped forward with a message of hope: “Our doors are open for peace.” Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, in a heartfelt statement during a Facebook podcast, revealed that Hungary has twice offered to host peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine — and that offer […]
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In yet another heartbreaking chapter of this year’s monsoon season, over 20 more lives have been lost across Pakistan due to heavy rains, swelling the season’s death toll to nearly 750. Over the past week, relentless downpours have battered the country, unleashing floods and landslides that have swallowed homes, displaced families, and devastated entire communities. […]
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JERUSALEM, Aug 20 — In a fragile moment of possibility, hope flickered again for families caught in the storm of war. Hamas has accepted a new truce proposal. But for Israel, one condition remains non-negotiable: every hostage must come home. A senior Israeli official, speaking anonymously, confirmed that Israel’s position hasn’t changed. Despite the encouraging […]
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