Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has described India as an “enemy” while commenting on the latest unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), where protests have reportedly intensified amid allegations of excessive use of force by security personnel. The remarks came as demonstrations in the region drew renewed attention to the political and security situation in PoK....
Apple briefly crossed a market capitalisation of $5 trillion during trading on Tuesday, marking a historic milestone for the technology giant and making it only the second publicly traded company to reach the valuation level. The company’s shares climbed to an intraday high of $342.89, pushing its market value to approximately $5.036 trillion before the...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in the United States ahead of a high-level meeting with US President Donald Trump, with Iran, regional security and the future of the Middle East expected to dominate discussions between the two leaders. Netanyahu’s visit comes at a particularly sensitive moment in US-Israel relations, as Washington and Jerusalem...
A small Piper Cherokee aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from Chandler Municipal Airport in Arizona, killing one person and triggering an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident. The aircraft, identified as a Piper Cherokee with registration number N9062J, crashed in the vicinity of McQueen and Queen Creek roads, an area located close...
Japan has taken a major step towards creating a backup centre of government outside Tokyo, as concerns grow over the country’s vulnerability to a catastrophic earthquake or other large-scale emergency that could disrupt the capital’s political, administrative and economic functions. Lawmakers approved legislation in July establishing a legal framework through which one or more regions...
A massive wildfire sweeping through southwestern France has forced more than 220,000 people to leave their homes and holiday properties, creating one of the largest mass evacuations seen in the region in decades as firefighters struggle to contain flames intensified by extreme heat and exceptionally dry vegetation. The fast-moving blaze has devastated large stretches of...
The European Union is moving into a new phase of artificial intelligence regulation, with rules requiring deepfakes and certain forms of AI-generated content to be clearly identified. The measures are designed to help people distinguish between authentic material and content created or manipulated using artificial intelligence, as concerns continue to grow over the rapid spread...
Anthropic has introduced Opus 5, a new addition to its Claude family of artificial intelligence models, positioning it as a more efficient and cost-effective option for users who need advanced AI capabilities for everyday professional work and software development. The company says the new model delivers performance approaching that of its more powerful Fable 5...
Vietnam is preparing to introduce tighter restrictions on social media use by children under the age of 16, as authorities seek to strengthen protections for young people in the digital environment and address growing concerns over online safety. The proposed move is part of a broader effort to create a safer online space for children,...
A shooting at Seattle Center during the popular Bite of Seattle food festival turned a busy summer evening into a scene of panic and chaos, with gunfire sending festivalgoers running for safety and leaving at least two people dead and five others injured. The incident took place on Sunday night, July 26, at the Seattle...