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Opinion: Opinion | Can India Mediate A 'Truce' Between Iran And UAE During BRICS Summit?
At the very start of the Israel-US war on Iran, it was a UAE diplomat who had suggested as much.
Houthis Used AI To Clone Yemeni General's Voice, Urged Troops To Withdraw: Report
Saleh's forces alleged that an AI-generated audio resembling their commander's voice was circulated during the battle for the strategic port city of Mocha.
Meta Sued For Using Facebook, Instagram Photos To Train AI For Smart Glasses
The case, filed by a set of parents and their children in the US, alleged that Meta used their Facebook and Instagram photos without consent and fed the data to NameTag, an unreleased facial recognition system for its new AI glasses.
Xi Arrives For BRICS, China Says Will "Properly Handle Differences" With India
Xi is visiting India after nearly seven years, following his visit in 2020. He left Beijing on Saturday for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi at the invitation of PM Modi.
Oracle To Spend Another $700 Million On Job Cuts Amid AI-Led Cash Crunch
The company also disclosed a new share trading program for Chairman Larry Ellison, who owns about 40 per cent of Oracle's stock. The plan, which was adopted June 22, permits Ellison to sell 50 million shares through October 24
OpenAI May Slow Down On Cutting-Edge AI, Sam Altman Told Employees: Report
In recent weeks, employees of leading AI firms have raised public concerns about the increased risks of advanced AI systems, fueling anxiety inside these companies.
Bernard Arnault, Once World's Richest, Drops Out Of Top 10 Wealthiest List
Arnault's net worth fell to $143 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, pulling the LVMH founder below Warren Buffett, the 96-year-old philanthropist and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Xi Jinping gets red carpet at Brics summit amid thaw in India-China relations
Chinese president’s arrival in Delhi seen as step towards reconciliation after deadly 2020 military clashThe Chinese president, Xi Jinping, has received a red-carpet welcome in India for a summit of Brics developing nations, as regional rivals Beijing and Delhi make a public display of thawing relations while quietly competing to lead at a time of shaky US global dominance.As Xi stepped off the plane, he was walked past an honour guard of Indian soldiers and traditional dancers in colourful dresses. Continue reading...
London Underground workers exposed to asbestos without protective masks, documents reveal
Hundreds of staff may have worked without legally required face-fitted masks over 20 yearsHundreds of London Underground workers could have been exposed to asbestos for almost 20 years without protection required under safety regulations, according to documents seen by the Guardian.Under 2002 rules on controlling asbestos and other hazardous materials, employers are required to take a series of precautions, including ensuring exposed workers are given individually fitted face masks to prevent inhalation of toxic dust. Continue reading...
Trump personality cult alive and well in Dallas – will it power Republican midterm success?
President the star of the show at two-day convention, but party’s plan to treat November elections as referendum on Trump himself poses grave risks“We’re going to have a good time listening to music,” Donald Trump told thousands of supporters in downtown Dallas before handing the mic to an opera singer, “because I’m getting a little bit tired of politics now.”Millions of Americans seem tired of politics after a decade dominated by Trump. So the US president’s decision to close out this week’s first ever Republican midterm convention with a plea – treat November’s congressional elections as a referendum on Trump himself – was received by his Democratic opponents with glee. Continue reading...
BRICS 2026: Guangzhou-New Delhi Flights To Resume After 6 Years As Xi-PM Modi Meet
India and China have this year progressively restarted air services after they were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic and tensions post the Doklam and Galwan standoffs.
The Evolution Of BRICS And Its Challenges Today
BRICS was set up to challenge a world order dominated by the United States and its Western allies. Together, its members account for more than 40 per cent of the world's population and almost a quarter of the global economy.

