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China’s massive, cheap and fast-expanding electricity network is turning remote Inner Mongolia into a “cloud valley,” raising fears in Washington that power, not just chips, could decide who leads the global AI race.

US Congresswoman warns Trump over tariffs and visa crackdowns, says he risks becoming the 'President who lost India'

Kamlager-Dove, the Democratic Ranking Member, said the relationship with India is central to US interests in defence, energy, AI, space and advanced technologies.

Scientists identify the earliest evidence of human-made fire in a 400,000-year-old hearth

A 400,000-year-old hearth in an English clay pit suggests our distant cousins were making and tending fire far earlier than scientists once believed.

US House of Representatives approves $900 bn defence bill that tests Trump’s agenda and Congress’s oversight

A $900 billion defence bill has cleared the House with bipartisan support, boosting troop pay while quietly tightening Congress’s grip on Trump’s military moves in Europe, Ukraine and at sea.

Inside María Corina Machado’s daring land, sea and air escape from Venezuela to collect her Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado slipped past multiple checkpoints, crossed the Caribbean in a fishing boat and flew on a private jet to Oslo, in a covert operation closely watched by Washington and Caracas.

Pakistan's human rights 'message' on Kashmir, Palestine trolled by its own citizens: 'Jokistan'

India has consistently and decisively rejected Pakistan’s allegations of human rights abuses in Jammu & Kashmir, calling as politically motivated attempts to internationalise a bilateral issue

India can play ‘unique role’ in ending Ukraine war, says US; renews call for PM Modi’s mediation

His comments echo earlier remarks by White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, who also said that “the road to peace runs through New Delhi” while praising Indian leadership.

Chinese workers printed colleagues’ faces to trick attendance system and skip work

A group of local staff in China has been exposed for using printed face masks to fool a facial recognition clock-in system and record attendance for absent colleagues, prompting public criticism and a pending investigation.

Why Ray Dalio says artificial intelligence has guided his decisions for decades

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio says he began using computer systems to support decision-making more than 35 years ago and believes early artificial intelligence helped shape his successful career at Bridgewater Associates.

Dubai to India travel: How much gold is allowed without customs duty

Indians returning from Dubai can bring only small amounts of gold jewellery home tax free, and anything beyond the strict weight and value limits must be declared at customs or risk duty, penalties and possible seizure.

Paul Krugman challenges Trump’s ‘A+++++’ economy claim with fresh critique

Economist Paul Krugman has sharply disputed President Donald Trump’s self-grade of the US economy, arguing that the positive label clashes with how ordinary Americans actually feel about prices, jobs and living costs.

Spanish worker fired for arriving 40 minutes early to work, court backs employer

A Spanish court has upheld the dismissal of a 22-year-old employee who kept arriving 40 minutes early despite repeated warnings, turning an apparently “good” habit into a test case on how far workers can push company rules on time and attendance.

Shame Indian students have to leave, says Trump as he unveils Gold Card visa

Trump calls it a “shame” that students from India and China leave the US after graduation, unveiling the million-dollar Gold Card visa to retain top talent.

Ghost Malls: An opportunity hiding in plain sight

From the United States to China and India, once-thriving shopping centres now stand empty—but these "ghost malls" may represent billions in untapped redevelopment potential

Who was Rehman Dakait? The Lyari don played by Akshaye Khanna, who killed his mother and played football with severed heads

Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar sparks interest in real gangster Rehman Dakait: his brutal rise, political ties, and the dark history of Karachi’s crime hub Lyari.

China could crush US military and destroy its largest carrier if Taiwan war breaks out: Top-secret Pentagon report 

A leaked Pentagon assessment says China could overwhelm US forces in a Taiwan war, destroying carriers and crippling key military systems.

Fighting rages at Cambodia-Thailand border ahead of expected Trump call

At least 15 people, including Thai soldiers and Cambodian civilians, have been killed in the reignited border conflict, officials said.

Bangladesh’s former PM Khaleda Zia responding to treatment, no decision on foreign care

Khaleda Zia, 80, remains in Dhaka’s Evercare Hospital ICU under a multinational medical board, with officials saying transfer abroad is still undecided.

India condemns Pakistan’s airstrikes in Afghanistan at UNSC, calls out ‘trade and transit terrorism’

India urges UN action against Pakistan’s airstrikes and border restrictions, while pledging expanded humanitarian and healthcare support for Afghanistan.

US launches $1M Trump gold and platinum cards: Here's how to apply, cost, and eligibility

Trump has launched a new ‘Gold Card’ visa programme offering wealthy applicants an accelerated route to US residency, with a higher-tier ‘Platinum Card’ waitlist already open.

‘One mistake and you’re dead’: Elon Musk says he no longer feels safe in public after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Musk says he now avoids public appearances after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, citing “serious security issues.”

US Congresswoman cites Modi-Putin car picture, says Trump's India strategy is ‘cutting our nose to spite our face’ | Watch

A US lawmaker used the viral Modi-Putin car picture in Congress to warn that American pressure tactics are driving India closer to Moscow.

Musk says he’s ‘looking forward to serving India’ as Starlink executives meet Telecom Minister

Elon Musk says he is “looking forward to serving India” through Starlink as the government accelerates plans to expand satellite-powered internet to remote regions.

Massive fire engulfs major St. Petersburg market, killing one and injuring two | Watch

A fast-moving blaze tore through St. Petersburg’s Pravoberezhnny Market, triggering explosions, killing one person and injuring two as firefighters battled flames across 1,500 square meters.

Elon Musk admits mixed success at DOGE, suggests he’d rather run companies

When asked if he would "do DOGE again," Musk answered: "No, I don't think so."

Trump escalates warnings to Colombia, tells President Petro “he’ll be next”

Tensions between the US and Petro have been mounting. In recent months, Washington decertified Colombia as a drug control partner, revoked Petro’s visa, cut aid, and labelled him an “illegal drug dealer.”

Ukraine sends US new plan to end the war as Trump blasts Europe

Talks between US officials and Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin last week also failed to reach a breakthrough.

Trump urges Zelenskyy to be 'realistic', raises questions about Ukraine's next elections

Speaking to reporters during a Q&A session, Trump reiterated that Kyiv may need to adjust its expectations.

Trump calls Fed’s quarter-point cut “too small,” pushes for sharper rate drop

He argued that policymakers should be more aggressive in lowering rates to drive the economy beyond its current pace.

Trump rolls out ‘Gold Card’ citizenship track, applications go live

The administration says the move will boost investment, strengthen American companies, and streamline a system that has long been criticised for bureaucratic delays.

US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, officials say

Oil futures rose following news of the seizure, after trading in negative territory earlier in the day. Global Brent crude futures were trading at $62.35 a barrel, up 41 cents, at 2:32 p.m. ET, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures settled up 21 cents at $58.46 a barrel.

Indian-origin man charged in Canada for indecent acts at multiple clinics

PRP confirmed the arrest on Tuesday, noting in an official release, "The 12 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) has arrested and charged a Brampton man in relation to an indecent act investigation."

Drones did not threaten Ukrainian president's aircraft, Irish PM says

European Council President Antonio Costa on a visit to Dublin on Tuesday described last week's incident as "another example of the hybrid attacks from Russia."

Trump discusses Ukraine plan with Europeans as talks intensify

European leaders, who met in London earlier this week, had tasked their national security advisers with producing further proposals to send to the US based on negotiations between Trump’s envoys and Ukrainian officials.

America wants 5 years of social media history from tourists: How new rules will impact Indian visa seekers | Explained

US visa news: This change would apply to citizens of around 40 countries that can travel to the United States for up to 90 days without a visa.

Japan hit by 6.5 quake, third in three days; no tsunami warning issued

According to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), Wednesday’s earthquake struck Japan’s Hokkaido region with a magnitude of 6.5 at a depth of 57 km.

US pledges $1.25 billion for Reko Diq mining in Balochistan: What makes this project risky for both US and Pakistan

The deal has raised questions about whether Washington is entering a dangerous gamble in a region where foreign investments have repeatedly failed due to insurgency and killings.

Jaishankar calls Italy 'one of India's closest partners' as both nations push joint initiative against terror financing

The two countries are working together to counter financing of terrorism, leveraging their partnership in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

12 hands go up for PKR 50,000 found in Pakistan's parliament, internet says ‘speaker missed 25 calls from Sharifs’ | WATCH

Once the video went viral, Pakistanis unleashed their signature humour mixed with embarrassment. Many mocked their representatives for leaping faster for cash than for legislation.

Four Afghan men detained for dressing like ‘Peaky Blinders’ characters, Taliban say promoting ‘foreign culture’

The group, all in their early twenties, was reportedly taken into custody in Herat’s Jibrail township after walking the streets in trench coats and flat caps, a look the Taliban considered a threat to Afghan identity.

Pakistan’s ‘inhuman tactics’: How Asim Munir is using Afghan women and kids to force Kabul’s hand on TTP

Afghan officials accuse Pakistan of refusing dialogue despite escalating tensions. They insist Islamabad has no joint security plan to address militancy but only a strategy of coercion.

China building fire kills 12 weeks after deadly Hong Kong inferno sparks alarm

It comes after a huge blaze last month engulfed several high-rise residential towers in Hong Kong, neighbouring Guangdong, killing 160 people.

'Married her brother, does nothing but bitch': Who is Ilhan Omar and why Trump is targeting her with racist attacks

Trump has long singled out Omar as a symbol of the immigration policies he opposes. His attacks are part of a broader push to portray immigrants from African and Muslim-majority countries as threats to national security.

19 killed, over a dozen injured after two buildings collapse in Morocco's Fez, rescue ops underway

The two adjacent structures, which housed eight families, collapsed overnight in the major northern city's Al-Moustakbal neighbourhood, in the Al-Massira area.

Bollywood & Balochistan: Akshaye’s reel rebellion echoes a real struggle Pakistan wants silenced

While many viewers admire Khanna’s performance, Baloch activists argue that the movie stops short of fully acknowledging their political goals.

Pakistan is discussing a new regional bloc with China and Bangladesh: Can it survive without India?

What makes the proposal more controversial is the recent political shift in Bangladesh. After the fall of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, Dhaka’s ties with India have deteriorated sharply.

Sindhi leader's fervent appeal to PM Modi on Pakistan’s nuclear risks amid Asim Munir's rise: ‘Extremists in command room’

Exiled Sindhi leader Shafi Burfat has warned PM Modi that Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal is effectively controlled by a radicalised military under Asim Munir, posing a grave risk to regional and global security.

How the AI boom really compares to the dot-com bubble

Silicon Valley is once again betting big on a new technology, but this wave looks very different from the internet frenzy of the late 1990s.

Imran Khan kept in solitary confinement again, cut off from family for 9 days as police crack down on PTI protest

According to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, the isolation order came shortly after Imran Khan allegedly referred to Army Chief General Asim Munir as “mentally ill” in a social media post.