Apple has issued a fresh round of threat notifications to users in 110 countries, warning that their devices may have been individually targeted by highly sophisticated mercenary spyware. The latest alerts were sent on August 13, 2026, and have renewed concerns among iPhone, iPad and Mac users about the growing threat posed by advanced surveillance...
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is alive, Pakistan’s military has said, rejecting speculation that the jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder had died in custody. The clarification came after claims by Pakistani journalist Wajahat Saeed Khan triggered widespread uncertainty over the former premier’s condition. The controversy erupted after the journalist initially suggested that Khan may...
Anthropic is introducing a new system to identify content produced by its Claude artificial intelligence models, marking a significant step toward greater transparency around AI-generated material. Under the new approach, Claude-generated text will carry an invisible, machine-readable watermark, while certain files produced by the AI will contain digital provenance information. The move comes as governments,...
A Syrian court has sentenced former president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, marking a significant development in the country’s efforts to pursue accountability for alleged crimes committed during his rule. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, August 11, comes after the fall of Assad’s government and the beginning of judicial proceedings against senior figures associated...
Meta has intensified its push into the global artificial intelligence race with the release of a new open-weight AI model designed to bring sophisticated AI capabilities to personal computers and consumer hardware. The new model, Muse Glimmer, represents a significant part of Meta’s broader strategy to make advanced artificial intelligence more accessible outside large cloud-based...
A brief moment during a White House ceremony involving President Donald Trump has triggered a fresh political and social-media debate after footage appeared to show the president closing his eyes and lowering his head while an official was speaking. The incident occurred during an Oval Office event on Monday, August 10, where Trump signed an...
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, causing widespread destruction across several parts of the country, killing at least 111 people and leaving dozens injured. The powerful tremors damaged around 1,600 buildings, with at least 61 structures reported to have completely collapsed. The earthquake triggered scenes of panic as residents rushed out of homes...
US President Donald Trump has rejected reports suggesting that the country is facing a shortage of military ammunition and weapons supplies, calling such claims false and defending the preparedness of the US armed forces. Trump also denied reports that he had confronted Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over concerns related to declining munitions reserves. He described...
A US court has directed Meta Platforms, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, to pay $567 million to address concerns related to the impact of its social media platforms on children. The financial penalty is part of a broader legal decision that focuses on reducing risks faced by young users online and improving safety measures...
A shooting incident at a school near Thailand’s capital Bangkok has shocked the country after a student allegedly opened fire on the campus, resulting in deaths and injuries. The attack created panic among students, teachers and local residents as authorities rushed to secure the area and begin an investigation into the incident. The shooting took...