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Trump claims breakthrough on Iran nuclear inspections despite Tehran’s denial

Trump claims breakthrough on Iran nuclear inspections despite Tehran’s denial

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday has declared Iran’s willingness to allow nuclear inspection “long into the future.” On his Truth Social...

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Strait of Hormuz breaks record with 19 million barrels of oil flowing in one day

Strait of Hormuz breaks record with 19 million barrels of oil flowing in one day

The high-level latest talks between the US and Iran have concluded on a positive note, showing the marks of encouraging progress on all fronts. The...

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Meta faces tougher EU probe over addictive design after new findings

Meta faces tougher EU probe over addictive design after new findings

The European Commission is set to intensify a probe into Meta Platforms over social media’s addictive design that are extremely harmful to children....

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China overtakes US with world’s fastest supercomputer amid Trump’s quantum tech push

China overtakes US with world’s fastest supercomputer amid Trump’s quantum tech push

China in a latest computing push has dethroned the US from the list of the world's fastest supercomputers, dominating its position in the...

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Trump brushes off Einstein mention with blunt ‘nobody cares’ remark — Here’s what happened

Trump brushes off Einstein mention with blunt ‘nobody cares’ remark — Here’s what happened

US President Donald Trump never fails to amuse the world with his personality, famous quips and diplomatic skills. This time too President Trump has...

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Meta pauses employee activity monitoring after ‘high-priority security’ incident

Meta pauses employee activity monitoring after ‘high-priority security’ incident

Meta in a recent development has decided to hit a pause on the employee activity monitoring program driven by the internal mouse-tracking tool over...

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What did Iran gain from the latest US-Iran talks? Ghalibaf explains key outcomes

What did Iran gain from the latest US-Iran talks? Ghalibaf explains key outcomes

The US and Iran have moved closer to closing in the final deal, aiming to bring stability to the Middle East on all fronts including Lebanon. The...

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JD Vance says 'very good foundation' laid for successful Iran final deal

JD Vance says 'very good foundation' laid for successful Iran final deal

The US Vice President JD Vance has raised the hopes of the world who are awaiting a highly-anticipated Iran final deal in the aftermath of months-long...

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Alan Greenspan dies at 100: Former Fed chairman who shaped America's economy

Alan Greenspan dies at 100: Former Fed chairman who shaped America's economy

Alan Greenspan, the influential economist and long-held chairman of the Federal Reserve died on Monday at the age of 100. The announcement of his...

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Wes Streeting backs Andy Burnham for UK prime minister, drops leadership bid

Wes Streeting backs Andy Burnham for UK prime minister, drops leadership bid

Wes Streeting in a shocking move has announced an exit from the UK leadership race and backed the most favourite and top contender Andy Burnham for...

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Who could replace Keir Starmer? Top contenders to be UK prime minister

Who could replace Keir Starmer? Top contenders to be UK prime minister

Keir Starmer, has announced plans to resign as the UK prime minister and the leader of the Labour Party on Monday, June 22. The shocking move comes as...

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China retaliates against US, targets critical minerals, defense sectors with new trade restrictions

China retaliates against US, targets critical minerals, defense sectors with new trade restrictions

China in a tit-for-tat move has slapped sweeping export restrictions on dozens of US companies, including two critical minerals American firms,...

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Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK prime minister and Labour Party leader

Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK prime minister and Labour Party leader

Keir Starmer in a shocking yet expected move has announced his resignation as the prime minister of the UK and the leader of the Labour Party....

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Geno Smith faces serious allegations after woman's viral Instagram post

Geno Smith faces serious allegations after woman's viral Instagram post

Geno Smith has been under fire due to serious allegations of physical assault as a woman accused him of attacking her in a viral Instagram video. In a...

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Trump warns Giorgia Meloni over Iran: ‘Not good’—Here's why

Trump warns Giorgia Meloni over Iran: ‘Not good’—Here's why

US President Donald Trump has escalated his ongoing public feud with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, but this time by warning Italy over Iran....

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US-Iran talks show 'encouraging progress' despite Trump's tough rhetoric: Key takeaways

US-Iran talks show 'encouraging progress' despite Trump's tough rhetoric: Key takeaways

The first round of high-level talks between Iran and the United States has concluded with breakthrough signs despite President Trump’s stern...

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US-Iran talks back on track: Switzerland confirms dialogue continues at Burgenstock

US-Iran talks back on track: Switzerland confirms dialogue continues at Burgenstock

After a day of abrupt halt, the US-Iran peace talks are back on track as the diplomacy continues among the parties and meditators at Bürgenstock in...

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Chinese AI models overtake ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini in global usage

Chinese AI models overtake ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini in global usage

Chinese artificial intelligence models have outcompeted the US-based AI models in the terms of token usage. According to OpenRouter data, the Chinese...

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US, Qatar weigh releasing billions in frozen cash to Iran: Report

US, Qatar weigh releasing billions in frozen cash to Iran: Report

The US and Qatar are working on a plan to allow Iran to access frozen funds especially for humanitarian spending. As reported by the Wall Street...

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Google DeepMind loses Nobel winner John Jumper to Anthropic–Here’s why

Google DeepMind loses Nobel winner John Jumper to Anthropic–Here’s why

Senior research scientists and Nobel laureate, John Jumper, on Friday announced the plans to leave Google DeepMind after nine years and to join...

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Argentina loosens biotech patent rules after world-first AI-run corporation proposal

Argentina loosens biotech patent rules after world-first AI-run corporation proposal

Argentina’s government has loosened the rules for biotech patents after repealing a regulation titled Resolution 283/15. Taking to X on Friday, the...

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Cuba's free-market economic reforms explained: What's changing after decades of Communist rule

Cuba's free-market economic reforms explained: What's changing after decades of Communist rule

The Cuban Communist Party has approved an emergency economic package, aiming at introducing significant free-market economic reforms to tackle the...

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Jeff Bezos says Moon colonies could save Earth — Here's why

Jeff Bezos says Moon colonies could save Earth — Here's why

Blue Origin’s founder Jeff Bezos has explained a vision to save Earth and moon holds a key to pursue this ambition. Speaking at the VivaTech...

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China tightens Indium exports checks amid rising AI demand

China tightens Indium exports checks amid rising AI demand

China is set to tighten the scrutiny over exports of indium, an important niche metal highly valuable for next generation data centers and a raw...

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Why were US-Iran Geneva peace talks abruptly called off? What it means for the truce

Why were US-Iran Geneva peace talks abruptly called off? What it means for the truce

Switzerland announced that US talks with Iranian negotiators regarding a Middle East peace pact will not occur this Friday as per scheduled plan. Vice...

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International Space Station leak crisis: NASA, Russia clash over Zvezda module repairs

International Space Station leak crisis: NASA, Russia clash over Zvezda module repairs

The NASA and Russian federal space agency, Roscosmos, have been at odds regarding the future of the PrK tunnel, a section connecting the Russian...

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Who was behind ‘foiled’ UFC Freedom 250 White House terror plot? DHS reveals new details

Who was behind ‘foiled’ UFC Freedom 250 White House terror plot? DHS reveals new details

The FBI, earlier this week, along with other law enforcement partners successfully foiled a terror plot targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event held at...

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Knicks ticker-tape parade in NYC: Time, route, subway station closures and official fan guide

Knicks ticker-tape parade in NYC: Time, route, subway station closures and official fan guide

The New York Knicks ticker-tape championship parade is set to take place today on June 18, in NYC. The highly-awaited Knicks parade is significant as...

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President Trump defends Iran deal, calls critics ‘jealous’ and ‘stupid’

President Trump defends Iran deal, calls critics ‘jealous’ and ‘stupid’

US President Donald Trump has responded to backlash surrounding the recently signed Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) and defended his Iran...

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Will aging end by 2032? Futurist Ray Kurzweil’s bold prediction explained

Will aging end by 2032? Futurist Ray Kurzweil’s bold prediction explained

American computer scientist and futurist, Ray Kurzweil, in a recent interview has dropped a bombshell prediction about aging, the widely discussed...

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ChatGPT safety concerns grow over sexual, violent images created with simple prompts: Report

ChatGPT safety concerns grow over sexual, violent images created with simple prompts: Report

OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT version, GPT-5.4, has been under fire as the researchers have issued a warning that the chatbot could be manipulated into...

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Trump says it's 'unfair' to deny Iran ballistic missiles while Saudi Arabia, Qatar have them

Trump says it's 'unfair' to deny Iran ballistic missiles while Saudi Arabia, Qatar have them

The US President Donald Trump in a surprising move backed Iran for keeping “ballistic missiles” on Wednesday at the G7 summit. Speaking to the...

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14-point US-Iran agreement revealed: What’s settled and what remains unresolved

14-point US-Iran agreement revealed: What’s settled and what remains unresolved

The United States and Iran have signed an initial agreement, aiming at ending months-long conflict in the Middle East and reopening the Strait of...

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Laredo plane crash near Loop 20 leaves 1 dead, 5 injured in Texas

Laredo plane crash near Loop 20 leaves 1 dead, 5 injured in Texas

A private jet carrying 6 passengers met a deadly crash onto a Texas highway on Tuesday night, resulting in the death of one person and evoking a major...

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Trump denies $300bn Iran reconstruction fund backed by Gulf allies: ‘It’s false’

Trump denies $300bn Iran reconstruction fund backed by Gulf allies: ‘It’s false’

US President Donald Trump has denied reports that the upcoming peace deal with Iran includes a $300 billion reconstruction fund. Since the...

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Why President Trump said ‘I am the boss’ at G7 summit before speech

Why President Trump said ‘I am the boss’ at G7 summit before speech

President Donald Trump has once again stolen the spotlight at the G7 summit held in France. This time the reason is not his diplomatic skills. His...

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Why Trump delays Jay Clayton’s Intel nomination: Key reasons explained

Why Trump delays Jay Clayton’s Intel nomination: Key reasons explained

President Donald Trump has officially cancelled today's scheduled Senate hearing for Jay Clayton, his nominee for Director of National...

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Is a major oil surplus coming in 2027 after Hormuz reopening? IEA predicts global supply shift

Is a major oil surplus coming in 2027 after Hormuz reopening? IEA predicts global supply shift

The months-long persistent closure of Strait of Hormuz has kept global energy markets on edge due to soaring energy and oil prices globally. Now the...

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Elon Musk reveals SpaceX vision for self-replicating spacecraft ‘Von Neumann probe’

Elon Musk reveals SpaceX vision for self-replicating spacecraft ‘Von Neumann probe’

Elon Musk, the world’s first trillionaire, has revealed the SpaceX vision for self-replicating spacecraft. A Von Neumann probe is a theoretical...

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Iran's $300 billion investment fund explained: Inside the proposed US peace deal

Iran's $300 billion investment fund explained: Inside the proposed US peace deal

The United States and Iran have reached a peace deal that is scheduled to be signed on Friday in Switzerland as per an official announcement coming...

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Former Israeli spy bombshell claims: Netanyahu has secret weapon to sabotage US-Iran peace deal

Former Israeli spy bombshell claims: Netanyahu has secret weapon to sabotage US-Iran peace deal

The world is celebrating a historic peace deal between Iran and the US, paving the way to the end of months-long conflict in the Middle East and...

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FBI foils explosive drone plot targeting UFC Freedom 250 at White House, 5 arrested

FBI foils explosive drone plot targeting UFC Freedom 250 at White House, 5 arrested

The FBI and its law enforcement partners have successfully foiled a nefarious plot targeting the UFC Freedom event held at the White House on Sunday,...

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Iranian FM reveals ‘most important issue’ ahead of US-Iran deal signing ceremony

Iranian FM reveals ‘most important issue’ ahead of US-Iran deal signing ceremony

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi on Tuesday revealed the “most important issue” in the peace deal with the United States, due to be signed...

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Who will represent Iran at US deal signing? Deputy FM reveals key name

Who will represent Iran at US deal signing? Deputy FM reveals key name

The US-Iran highly anticipated peace is scheduled to be signed on Friday, as confirmed by President Donald Trump on Sunday. In the midst of growing...

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San Andreas Fault stress hits 1,000-year high: Is California facing a major earthquake?

San Andreas Fault stress hits 1,000-year high: Is California facing a major earthquake?

A recent research study led by the University of Hawaii at Manoa has provided updated analysis regarding the stress levels related to the San Andreas...

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UK social media ban for under-16s: Student’s blunt ‘stare at a wall’ reply goes viral

UK social media ban for under-16s: Student’s blunt ‘stare at a wall’ reply goes viral

The UK has officially announced the sweeping social media ban for under-16s, marking the recent ban as an “Australia-plus” model to curb online...

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Is Iran getting $300B? Trump calls claims ‘fake news’ as Vance explains Gulf fund

Is Iran getting $300B? Trump calls claims ‘fake news’ as Vance explains Gulf fund

US President Donald Trump has dismissed the widely circulating claims regarding Iran receiving $300 billion funds for reconstruction. On Monday, Trump...

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President Trump announces ‘most spectacular’ July 4 rally at Lincoln Memorial—What to expect

President Trump announces ‘most spectacular’ July 4 rally at Lincoln Memorial—What to expect

President Donald Trump has announced a massive Trump rally on July 4 at the Lincoln Memorial to celebrate America's 250th birthday. The US...

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Nvidia, Adobe urge Trump administration to lift Anthropic AI restrictions over cybersecurity risks

Nvidia, Adobe urge Trump administration to lift Anthropic AI restrictions over cybersecurity risks

Major tech giants, including Nvidia and Adobe and cybersecurity leaders have urged President Donald Trump to lift restrictions on Anthropic’s most...

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Roger Cook passes away at 83: Award-winning investigative journalist who pioneered TV doorstep interview

Roger Cook passes away at 83: Award-winning investigative journalist who pioneered TV doorstep interview

Veteran investigative journalist Roger Cook took his last breath on Monday, June 15 at the age of 83. The announcement of the death of an...

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