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US aircraft fired a Hellfire missile at the Botswana-flagged M/T Lexie after the crew ignored repeated warnings during a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc called the pact highly beneficial while signaling a willingness to discuss improvements to regional prosperity.
The annual event, suspended in April after a gunman attempted to storm the venue, will return with enhanced safety protocols and a commitment from Donald
The new always-on assistant allows users to train persistent digital agents for specialized tasks within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
A new agreement brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump has halted strikes on Beirut, though combat continues in southern districts where a hospital was
The final executive order requests a 30-day voluntary evaluation period for new AI models, a significant reduction from the 90-day window originally
The initiative aims to identify and remediate zero-day vulnerabilities in power grids, water systems, and healthcare networks through Project Glasswing.
President John Mahama states his legal team and the Council of State will review the private members' bill following its passage in parliament.
The startup uses a hybrid system of deterministic programs and LLMs to intercept and rewrite non-compliant AI responses in real-time.
Meta confirms a resolution for a vulnerability that allowed hackers to bypass security by manipulating the company's automated support assistant.
The Department of Justice announced it will follow a federal judge's temporary injunction against the "anti-weaponisation" fund despite expressing strong
The high-level talks focused on border security and trade as India signals a willingness to engage with Myanmar's military-backed leadership.
New rules require platforms to verify restaurant licenses and addresses as authorities target thousands of illegal online listings.
Local officials clarify that repair work on the famous mosaic at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is ongoing after social media users questioned the animal's
Former environment minister Peter Garrett will lead an independent inquiry into the defense deal's impact on regional peace and national sovereignty.
The remains of Melissa Casias were discovered in a New Mexico forest alongside a handgun, nearly one year after she was reported missing.
The aerospace company, which now includes Musk's xAI, warns that data center cooling needs make water availability as vital as power and processors.
The president has proposed a 16-day 'Great American State Fair' on the National Mall to replace musical acts dropping out of scheduled celebrations.
The Social Democratic leader will form a centre-left minority government following Denmark's weakest election performance for her party since 1903.
Suspected cases in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro were ruled negative after patients tested positive for meningitis and malaria instead.
President Trump faces a complex diplomatic bind as Iran maintains its leverage over global oil shipping despite ongoing mediated talks.
The chipmaker is partnering with Microsoft, Dell, and HP to launch PCs capable of running local AI agents starting this fall.
Tehran claims Israeli operations in Beirut violate an 'all fronts' agreement with Washington, as President Trump reports direct outreach to Hezbollah.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion will compete in women's doubles alongside 19-year-old prospect Victoria Mboko after nearly four years away from the sport.