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Mecca faces an unprecedented air raid alert amid rising Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. Here is what happened and why the incident matters.

Trump Rejects Calls For AI Regulation US President Donald Trump has rejected growing calls for tighter regulation of artificial intelligence, dismissing concerns about the technology as a “hoax” and a “SICK conspiracy.” Trump argued that the United States must remain the global leader in AI and warned that slowing down development could allow China to gain an advantage. Trump said the only guardrail AI needs is a strong and capable US president. His comments come as technology leaders and AI experts increasingly warn that the rapid development of advanced AI systems could create serious risks if adequate safeguards are not…

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India’s BRICS SuccessIndia’s BRICS 2026 presidency has given New Delhi more than a successful summit. It has created greater diplomatic space at a time when global politics is increasingly divided. The 11-member grouping adopted a 140-paragraph declaration despite differences over conflicts, trade, sanctions and regional tensions as per NDTVThe India BRICS 2026 presidency also highlights New Delhi’s growing role in shaping global economic cooperation and strategic partnerships.India BRICS 2026: Managing DifferencesIndia’s biggest diplomatic achievement was keeping BRICS united despite its internal disagreements. With countries such as Iran and the UAE in the same room amid tensions in the Middle East,…

Iran retaliates after fresh US strikes as Trump claims America has ‘almost total control’ of the strategic waterway Washington: US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh and stark warning to Iran, saying that “very little” of the Islamic Republic could be left if Tehran retaliates against the latest American strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump issued the warning after the United States launched fresh attacks on Iranian targets, marking another major escalation in the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Tehran responded with missile and drone attacks targeting American-linked positions across the region. In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned…

Rescuers use explosives and pump air into submerged tunnels as families cling to hope of finding their loved ones alive Kathmandu: The search for hundreds of workers feared trapped inside mud-filled hydropower tunnels in Nepal has entered a critical phase, as rescue teams race against time following devastating floods that have killed more than 1,000 people and left thousands missing. The disaster struck on August 26, when catastrophic flooding and landslides swept through parts of Nepal near the Tibet border. The destruction has been particularly severe along the Trishuli River, where several hydropower projects were damaged and workers were caught…

2019 war hero Abhinandan Varthaman, who shot down a Pakistani F-16 before being captured, begins a new chapter as a commercial pilot New Delhi: Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman, the Indian Air Force fighter pilot who became a household name after the dramatic India-Pakistan aerial engagement in 2019, has retired from the Indian Air Force and joined Goa-based regional airline FLY91 as a commercial pilot, according to reports. Varthaman, who was awarded the Vir Chakra for his role in the 2019 aerial combat, has moved from flying fighter jets to commercial aircraft after more than two decades of service in the…

Nepal says major greenhouse gas emitters must take responsibility as catastrophic floods kill more than 1,000 people and leave thousands missing Kathmandu: Nepal has stepped up its demand for climate compensation from India, China and the United States following devastating floods that have killed more than 1,000 people and left thousands missing. Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said the country is seeking greater accountability from some of the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitters, arguing that smaller and more vulnerable nations are being forced to bear the consequences of climate change despite contributing relatively little to global emissions. Khanal told Kantipur…

Zee Group founder Dr Subhash Chandra has addressed questions surrounding his personal insolvency case, loan guarantees and the widely discussed Rs 22,000-crore figure during an Instagram Live session. Chandra said he had never personally borrowed the money in question and explained that he had acted as a guarantor for loans taken by companies linked to the Essel Group. The businessman used the live session to respond directly to questions about his financial position, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) proceedings and reports surrounding his personal wealth. His comments come days after the NCLT approved a repayment resolution plan in his…

Indian clean-air startup YOGa Clean Air has raised Rs 20 crore in its first external funding round, led by Info Edge Ventures, as the company looks to expand its indoor air-quality solutions across India. The round also saw participation from Eternal founder Deepinder Goyal and Three Words Capital. The Gurugram-based company plans to use the fresh capital to strengthen its presence in existing markets, enter more Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities and take its clean-air technology beyond conventional indoor spaces. Who Is YOGa Clean Air? YOGa Clean Air was founded by Sachin Panwar, Deepak Raina and Gaurav Nagar. The company develops…