China’s rapid rise in the low‑cost AI model segment is transforming the global AI race, shifting the battleground from sheer model power to value, affordability, and customisation. For years, US companies dominated with frontier‑level systems such as OpenAI’s GPT series and Anthropic’s Claude. But Chinese firms are now challenging that dominance by offering high‑performance models […]
Meta’s flagship platforms — Facebook and Instagram — experienced a widespread global outage on Sunday, leaving tens of thousands of users unable to log in, refresh feeds, or access basic features. The disruption began early in the day, with users across multiple countries reporting sudden error messages stating their accounts were “currently unavailable due to
Israel has taken a highly unusual step by reclassifying crocodiles as “captive‑bred wildlife” for security use, opening the door for the reptiles to be deployed around prisons under a proposal championed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. The regulatory change, approved by Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman, shifts oversight of Nile crocodiles from the
Pakistan is increasingly alarmed that it may be pulled into the escalating US–Iran conflict, after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia triggered fresh security concerns in Islamabad. The strikes — part of a widening regional confrontation — have raised fears that Pakistan’s defence commitments in the Gulf could force it into a conflict it has long
The US–Iran war has entered a dangerous and unprecedented phase, with water infrastructure emerging as a major target alongside oil facilities, ports, and military bases. As hostilities intensify across the Gulf, both sides are striking assets that directly affect civilian life — a shift that raises the stakes for regional stability and global humanitarian security.
Pakistan and Kuwait have begun early discussions on a significantly expanded defence partnership, a move shaped by the rapidly shifting security landscape in the Gulf as US–Iran tensions intensify. According to officials familiar with the talks, the proposed arrangement could extend beyond defence cooperation to include energy collaboration and new investments, though no final decision
India’s space journey entered a transformative new phase on 18 July, when Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram‑1 became the first privately developed Indian rocket to achieve orbital flight. The successful launch from Sriharikota marks India’s entry into the exclusive global club of nations with private orbital‑launch capability — a group previously limited to the US and China.
The confrontation between the United States and Iran has entered its most volatile stage yet, with both sides now striking critical civilian and strategic infrastructure rather than limiting operations to traditional military targets. This shift marks a dangerous escalation that threatens Gulf stability, global energy supplies, and the broader West Asian region. After seven consecutive
China has issued a strong advisory to its citizens in Bangladesh, warning them against engaging with illegal matchmaking networks amid a surge in cross‑border marriage scams and human trafficking cases. The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka said that individuals using unlicensed brokers or “buy‑a‑bride” schemes risk facing severe Bangladeshi penalties, including life imprisonment and even the
India is preparing for a major shift in its currency system as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) moves ahead with plans to introduce polymer (plastic) banknotes into circulation. The initiative, discussed in the RBI’s recent board meetings in Patna and Mumbai, aims to address rising printing costs and improve the lifespan of currency notes.
