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Carl Pei Bets On India To Build Next Global Smartphone Brand, Explains Why
India already has the huge market, manufacturing capacity and engineering talent. According to Pei, what's missing is a sufficiently large Indian-origin global consumer technology brand.
AI's Wobbly House Of Cards Puts Markets And US Economy At Risk
Some investors are growing skeptical that they'll see returns to justify the money being spent. And interest rates are going up, making the massive borrowing needed to fund AI more expensive.
Russia's Ruling Pro-Putin Party Wins Wartime Election With Over 57% Vote
The results would hand United Russia 355 seats in the 450-seat Duma, which would see it retain its constitutional majority, the commission said.
'Rape, Shocks To Genitals': UN On Sexual Violence Horrors In Russia-Ukraine War
Of those cases, 89 per cent were attributed to the Russian side, including members of the armed forces, prison service and security agencies, while 11 per cent were linked to Ukraine, including members of the Ukrainian armed forces.
"Facility Like Nowhere In World": Trump On Proposed 250-Foot Triumphal Arch
Trump said the facility will be designed to “house, store” and quickly deploy large numbers of drones.
Trump's Family Invests Heavily In AI As He Resists Slowdown Calls
The ventures of the Trump family's business empire create potential conflicts of interest as the US figures out how to deal with rapid AI development.
"Easy" Work Trap: How Russia Recruited Ukrainian Teens For Sabotage
At least 13 minors, including five girls, are now serving prison sentences in Ukraine in cases linked to such activities.
Pakistan Taliban Rejects Islamabad's Afghan Territory Claim, India Links
Islamabad has repeatedly accused TTP of maintaining sanctuaries in Afghanistan and using them to plan or support attacks inside Pakistan.
Imran Khan's 3 Sisters Arrested In Pakistan Before PTI's Mega Protest
PTI's information secretary Sheikh Waqas said that 73-year-old Khan's sisters and their children were taken into custody, but the children were released.
500 Arrested, Security Tightened After Multiple Crude Bomb Explosions In Dhaka
Heightened security measures came into force after several incidents of crude bomb explosions and buses being set on fire were reported on Friday.
'I Live In Fear': 1.5 Million Pakistani Children Sexually Exploited Online
"Around 44 percent of reported abuse was entirely online, with Snapchat and WhatsApp among the most common settings," said Mehek Naeem, director of PAHCHAAN, a children's rights organisation based in the eastern city of Lahore.
Flood, Landslide Warnings In Japan As Typhoon Dujuan Approaches East Coast
At the Asian Games in central Japan's Aichi Prefecture, organisers postponed the equestrian eventing competition until Tuesday due to the approaching typhoon.
China Slows Humanoid Robot IPO Rush As Hype Outruns Reality
The regulatory move highlights Beijing's effort to cool investor euphoria over one of China's hottest investment themes without undermining a technology the government has made a national priority.
Xi Jinping Rolls Into Trump Summit With China's Trade Engine Roaring
If Xi is in the driver's seat as analysts suggest, that will further unnerve US allies in Asia who expect the Chinese leader to push Trump to soften Washington's support for Taiwan, the democratically governed island claimed by Beijing.
Facebook, Instagram Down For Thousands Of Users In US: Report
There were more than 17,000 reports of issues with Facebook, as of 9:11 PM ET, and more than 5,000 outages on Instagram as well, according to Downdetector.com.
US Was Ready To Attack Houthis After MBS' Call For Help. Then Came Trump's U-Turn
Trump changed his plans at the eleventh hour as commanders had "approved target lists, troops were loading bombs onto US warplanes selected for the missions and the wave of attacks was just about to begin."
Scientists Discover New Cat Species In Bolivia With A Leopard-Like Appearance
Scientists are still trying to learn more about it, including what it eats and how it reproduces.
Trump-Xi Showdown Casts A Shadow Over Global Economy
Everything from tariffs to artificial intelligence controls is expected to be up for discussion. Looming over the meeting are Chinese export curbs on critical minerals and rare earths that have caused supply shocks for US and other global companies.
Humanoid Robots Show Off Martial Arts Moves On America's Got Talent, Earn Golden Buzzer
The performance also had a major impact on the competition. Judge Sofia Vergara used her Live Golden Buzzer for the Unitree act.
Lindsay Clancy's Ex-Husband Opens Up On Children's Killings In 1st TV Interview
Patrick Clancy talked about his grief, saying he battled suicidal thoughts after the killings and experienced a panic attack while testifying at Lindsay Clancy's trial when attorneys played to jurors his 911 call to report the children's deaths.
News from Arabic Countries
Mystery object spotted hovering over Tehran
A mysterious object filmed hovering over Tehran has sparked online speculation.
A simple guide to the Yemen conflict
Here’s a brief history of Yemen’s war - from the Houthi takeover in 2014 to the latest escalation.
Do Israelis feel any safer now than they did on October 6, 2023?
Despite having rarely been more secure, public concerns about security continue to dominate the election.
Can the US win the AI cold war with China?
US attempts to slow down Chinese progress on AI through economic restrictions could backfire.
Mourinho holds up images of ‘two clear red cards’ after Atletico defeat
Jose Mourinho held up images of ‘two clear red card’ challenges he says cost his team the match against Atletico.
Protests in Texas after ICE agent shoots Venezuelan man
Protesters gathered in the US state of Texas after an ICE agent shot a Venezuelan man during an immigration enforcement
Michael Carrick demands Manchester United response after ‘pathetic’ jibes
With only one win so far this season, United have equalled their lowest points total in season after five matches.
Aliko Dangote: Refining Nigeria’s oil, helping Africa, and creating wealth
The world’s richest Black man says he aims to make Africa more self-sufficient and less reliant on imports.
Australia’s deaths to outnumber births by 2060s, report says
Number of Australians aged 85 or older projected to triple by 2065–66, according to government forecast.
Russia election results show Putin’s party winning: What we know
With more than 90 percent votes counted, Putin's United Russia appears poised for a landslide win.
Three South Korean military officers wounded in explosion near border
South Korean officers injured in DMZ explosion, possibly caused by a landmine, according to local media reports.
Afghanistan says three killed in Pakistani air attacks
Three members of one family killed in air raid on house in Kunar province, Afghan Taliban deputy spokesperson says.
Mourinho fumes at referees in news conference after Madrid derby defeat
Fuming Real Madrid manager waves printouts of what he believes were clear red-card tackles by Atletico Madrid players.
Why can’t the UN stop wars?
The UN was created to help save the world from war. More than 80 years later, conflicts and atrocities continue.
Meloni promises to ban burqas, niqabs in Italy’s schools
Italy is planning to ban the burqa and niqab in schools and cap the number of foreign students per class.
Iran’s military says US preparing to resume strikes
Tehran threatens retaliation as Trump weighs military action while Qatar pushes to revive talks.
Massive explosions at Syrian army weapons depot near Aleppo
Explosions rocked a Syrian army ammunition depot south of Aleppo, injuring at least four people.
Imran Khan’s family says three sisters detained ahead of Islamabad march
Imran Khan’s family says three of his sisters have been detained in Lahore ahead of a march demanding his release.
Powerful explosions at Syrian army site near Aleppo injure at least four
Officials urge civilians to stay away from the site in al-Eis near Aleppo after a series of explosions.
Trump administration readies sweeping sanctions against ICC, reports say
Measures targeting the court itself could disrupt payments, IT services and investigations.
The Sahel and the UN: a smaller footprint, a different role
As UNGA 81 begins, the UN faces a changing Sahel demanding greater sovereignty.
Ethiopian armed groups forge alliance against government
Former adversaries say they will settle differences as fears grow of expanding war in Ethiopia.
Iran war live: Tehran says world will be ‘astonished’ by its new weapons
Tehran says it has learnt the US may be planning a new round of strikes, warns of retaliation 'without limitations'.
ICE officer shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
An immigration attorney representing the man’s family identifies him as Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan.
Ruling party dominates early results in Russia’s wartime parliamentary vote
The Kremlin wants the elections to showcase popular support for the war in Ukraine and legitimise its action.