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"Hoax": Nvidia CEO Puts Trump on Phone While Downplaying Dangers Of AI
Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang took a live phone call from Donald Trump during a panel discussion Monday, allowing the US president to dismiss artificial intelligence dangers as a "hoax."
Trump Seeks Reimbursement From Countries For Securing Strait of Hormuz
In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump highlighted that petroleum shipments continue moving via the critical maritime route and contended that America ought to be compensated once the military confrontation concludes.
Columbia University Sued Over Failure To Protect Pro-Palestinian Students
At a press conference at Columbia announcing the lawsuit, Mahmoud Khalil said the university exhibited a "rotten, institutionalized anti-Palestinian bigotry" entrenched in every department and backed by its board of trustees.
US Supreme Court Rejects Trump Mail Ballot Restrictions Ahead Of Midterms
The Trump administration had asked the court, once again at the center of a roiling political controversy, to clear the way for restrictions before the pivotal November contests for control of Congress.
Prince Harry's Kids Moving School After 2 Days Over Security Concerns
The couple stepped down from royal duties and moved to the US in 2020, leading to estrangement and awkward relations with the royal family as they delivered a series of barbed comments about the institution.
"SICK Conspiracy": Trump Rejects "Hoax" Warnings AI Could End Humanity
Trump said the United States could not afford to lose a technological race with rival China and insisted the only guardrails necessary were a "STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the USA has that, in spades!"
Zelensky Says Ukraine Ready For "De-Escalatory Steps"
In his daily address, Zelensky highlighted "a strong proposal from the United States regarding a mutual halt to strikes on critical infrastructure".
US Scraps Limits On Carbon Emissions From Coal, Gas-Fired Power Plants
The news comes amid growing signs of Earth's climate system destabilizing and loading the dice for more frequent and destructive extreme weather events.
Putin-Linked Russian Oligarch Funded For Trump Jr.'s Wedding: Report
In a post on her Instagram, Bettina Trump wrote that the man, Umar Kremlev, was a "dear friend," who "very generously hosted two incredible nights of celebrations for us AFTER our wedding."
Trump Privately Met With OpenAI's Altman At Republican Convention: Report
Altman requested the meeting with Trump, the report said, adding that a brief overview of the discussion, on artificial intelligence and its growing power, was provided to MS Now.
US Scholar Went To China For A Workshop. Then He Stopped Responding
On June 5, the US Consulate General in Guangzhou confirmed to the family that Min Zin had been detained in China's Yunnan province. Chinese authorities accused him of endangering national security.
Palantir, Nvidia To Curb AI Use Over Data Safety Fears: Report
Microsoft, meanwhile, is capitalising on such concerns by pitching isolated cloud environments and its own AI offerings to draw clients.
What Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, Elon Musk Have Said About AI 'Doom' Fears
The debate has also started at a critical time for Anthropic as it prepares for a potential IPO and after OpenAI pushed back its own listing plans.
Trump Administration To Scrap Carbon Emmission Limits From Power Plants
The changes would both roll back rules introduced by former president Joe Biden's administration in 2024 which required coal and gas power plants to eliminate nearly all their carbon emissions.
Pak Admits 26/11 Attack Was Launched From Its Soil, But Shields Hafeez Saeed
The admission is buried in the fine print of the Federal Investigation Agency's 2026 'Red Book of Most Wanted High-Profile Terrorists'. It lists 19 Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives for their role in the 2008 attacks that killed 166 people.
Artificial Intelligence Sentient, Self-Aware: AI Risk Expert Nick Bostrom
Artificial intelligence agents have attained human-like consciousness for all practical purposes, says Nick Bostrom
With Just 51 Left In 1995, Rare Caribbean Snakes Reach Over 1,100
The relocated snakes adapted well, and no deaths were recorded during the transfers or radiotelemetry studies.
"Sick Conspiracy": US, China On Same Page On Snubbing AI Slowdown Calls
In a post on Truth Social on Monday, US President Donald Trump said the calls to hit the brakes on superintelligent AI development were a "sick conspiracy" against artificial intelligence and data centres.
Wall Street In Shock After AI Slowdown Call, Nvidia, Intel Trade In Red
Nasdaq fell by 305.17 points or 1.05 per cent at 29,060.42, while Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.2 per cent to 52,475.25. Meanwhile, the S&P 5000 fell by 0.54 per cent to 7,615.51.
'Need To Safeguard City's Security': Beijing To Ban Drone Possession
The rules, announced on Sunday and due to take effect on November 15, forbid possessing or storing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Chinese capital and ban flights in its airspace.
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Trump administration suffers double legal setback over immigration rules
Courts and Democratic-led states mount legal challenges against Trump administration visa and green card limits.
Suspected bicycle thief dies during arrest in Netherlands
Protests have been held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands after a man died during a police arrest over the weekend.
Viral hit-and-run raises road rage questions in India
Indian police have launched a probe after a woman biker shared video of a car ramming her motorcycle.
B’Tselem: Israeli settler violence aims to eliminate Palestinian existence
Israeli rights group B’Tselem says Israeli settler violence aims to eliminate Palestinian existence.
Russia resupplies military bases in Syria for first time under new deal
Moscow maintains military foothold in the Mediterranean following talks with Damascus
Geneva talks put Rwanda-DRC peace deal to the test
The talks come amid continued fighting and disputes over the implementation of key security commitments.
Sweden election is too close to call as far right loses ground
Opposition bloc leads in tight Swedish election with 95% counted.
Iran war live: CENTCOM disputes IRGC claim supertanker struck by Hormuz nav
CENTCOM disputes the IRGC claim that the Panama-flagged oil tanker El Gaia hit naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
Landowners in Texas ask court to stop Trump border wall
Indigenous groups, environmentalists and locals oppose the wall; Big Bend sees about 1 percent of border arrests.
Israeli attack targets Gaza displacement camp
Israeli attack targets Gaza displacement camp
US repeals rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions by power plants
The Trump administration says it could save power plants more than $300bn and 'unleash' American energy.
Macklemore cut from Ed Sheeran tour for pro-Palestine stance
Macklemore says he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour over his pro-Palestinian stance.
‘Columbia did not care’: Mahmoud Khalil files discrimination lawsuit
Activist and former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil is filing a lawsuit against the university and a dean.
Why talks in Oman between Iran and Gulf Arab states were postponed
Hopes for a breakthrough on the Iran war have taken a hit after talks in Oman between Iran-Gulf nations were postponed.
US blocks Iran nuclear chief from attending IAEA conference in Vienna
Iran accuses US of pressuring Austria to revoke visa for Mohammad Eslami, calling it a violation of member state rights.
Israel probing Naza film on Gaza for treason, inciting anti-Semitism
Film alleges mass civilian deaths routinely built into military decisions amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.
Manchester derby VAR officials stood down from weekend Premier League games
The chief refereeing officer stands down two VAR officials involved in Man City's win at United from upcoming EPL games.
What could stop the Houthis’ advance across Yemen?
Iran-backed group seized areas on Red Sea coastline.
Inside the Houthis’ expanding war economy in Yemen
The Houthis have restructured Yemen's commercial sector, securing billions in revenue amid a humanitarian crisis.
Austria denies entry to Iranian official after UN ruling
Iran accused Austria of reversing its approval of an Iranian delegation to the IAEA under external pressure.
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour following Palestine advocacy
Gillette Stadium owner cites concerns over Macklemore's rhetoric as reason for barring him from performances.
Multiple vehicle road crash in South Africa kills 21
Fatal traffic accidents are a recurring problem for South Africa.
Finland shelters under French nuclear umbrella amid Russian, US uncertainty
Finland becomes 10th European state to sign up to military cooperation and nuclear deterrence initiative.
Elon Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI drop antitrust lawsuit against Apple
The companies had accused Apple of favouring OpenAI’s ChatGPT over rival AI chatbots.
Sudan aid networks at risk of collapse, UN agencies warn
Without immediate donations, shelter and aid relief supplies could be depleted by the end of the month, says IOM.