Israel intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla in international waters, detains over 170 activists

Israel intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla in international waters, detains over 175 activists

In a tense development at sea, Israeli forces have intercepted a large Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters near the Greek island of Crete, detaining approximately 175 activists, according to statements from both Israeli officials and organisers of the mission. The flotilla, organised under the Global Sumud initiative, consisted of dozens of boats carrying pro-Palestinian […]

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US explores plan to bypass ban on Anthropic AI amid rising tensions

US explores plan to bypass ban on Anthropic AI amid rising tensions

The White House is reportedly working on new guidance that could allow federal agencies to work around restrictions placed on AI company Anthropic, potentially enabling the adoption of its latest artificial intelligence systems, including Mythos. According to a report by Axios, officials are considering a draft executive action that may offer the administration of Donald […]

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EU raises concerns over Meta’s ability to keep under-13 users off Facebook and Instagram

EU raises concerns over Meta’s ability to keep under-13 users off Facebook and Instagram

The European Union has issued a serious warning to Meta, stating that the company is not doing enough to prevent children under the age of 13 from accessing its platforms, Facebook and Instagram. This gap in enforcement could expose young users to inappropriate and potentially harmful content, raising alarm among regulators and parents alike. The […]

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Malaysians rank among the world’s most optimistic about AI as trust, jobs, and investment surge

Malaysians rank among the world’s most optimistic about AI as trust, jobs, and investment surge

Malaysia is quickly positioning itself as one of the most AI-ready and forward-looking nations in the world, according to findings highlighted in the newly released AI Index 2026 Annual Report by Stanford University and shared by global property technology group Juwai IQI Holdings. The report paints a clear picture: Malaysians are not only adopting artificial […]

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China prioritizes energy security and tech independence as global tensions reshape economic outlook

China prioritizes energy security and tech independence as global tensions reshape economic outlook

China’s top political leadership has reaffirmed a strong focus on strengthening energy security and accelerating technological self-reliance as global uncertainty intensifies, particularly with rising economic pressure linked to the US-Israel-Iran conflict. In its latest policy direction, China’s Politburo highlighted the need to safeguard the country’s energy and resource stability while pushing forward with “high-quality development” […]

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