The United States and China are reportedly moving closer to establishing a new dialogue on the security risks associated with artificial intelligence, as the rapid development of advanced AI systems raises growing concerns about their potential use in sophisticated cyberattacks. According to people familiar with the matter cited by Reuters,......
The White House is reportedly examining possible candidates to replace Steve Feinberg, the deputy to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to sources cited by Reuters, as the Pentagon faces potential personnel changes and the departure of several senior officials. The discussions are said to have started in June and included consultations......
The US Embassy in Havana has issued a health alert for travelers and residents in Cuba, warning of a reported rise in gastrointestinal illnesses and diarrhea amid growing problems affecting the country’s water and electricity infrastructure. The embassy said disruptions to water and power supplies are making it more difficult to ensure......
US President Donald Trump is preparing to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for a visit that could carry significant diplomatic and economic implications amid the complex relationship between the world’s two largest economies. Trump has announced plans to host a formal dinner for Xi on September 24, coinciding with......
Meta has introduced Muse Spark 1.3, the company’s most advanced artificial intelligence model to date, as it seeks to strengthen its position in an increasingly competitive AI market. The new model was initially made available to developers as a paid service, but Meta plans to bring its capabilities to a wider audience through its applications,......
Apple is facing a patent infringement lawsuit from German chemical company BASF, which claims that several iPhone and iPad models use technology covered by patents belonging to its subsidiary, trinamiX. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday in a US federal court in Midland, Texas, centers on technology designed to make facial recognition systems......
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, the psychological consequences of the tragedy may still be affecting the families of those who responded to the disaster. A new study suggests that children of first responders who developed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after the attacks may face a higher risk of experiencing mental......
The discussions underway in Geneva regarding the regulation of autonomous weapons may not lead to an agreement. The reservations expressed by the United States and Russia complicate the search for consensus among the 128 States Parties to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, as the rise of artificial intelligence in military conflicts......
Scientists are gaining new insights into the mechanisms behind Alzheimer’s disease, with new research suggesting that some of the immune processes involved in brain damage may be initiated outside the brain. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine reached the finding after studying genetically modified mice that developed......
The White House has introduced five online games inspired by President Donald Trump’s policies, political priorities and high-profile events associated with his administration, turning the official website into an unusual platform for political messaging. One of the games, “Flappy Bill,” draws on the popular Flappy Bird......
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Britain could be heading toward a “disaster,” voicing strong concerns over rising energy costs, the country’s net-zero policies and the impact of uncontrolled migration on British society and national identity. Trump said he remains fond of Britain and expressed admiration for......
The U.S. administration is considering tougher measures aimed at curbing so-called birth tourism, including possible restrictions on the entry of foreign women who are in advanced stages of pregnancy. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said his department is coordinating with the Justice and Health and Human Services departments......
OpenAI is preparing to release a new artificial intelligence model called Astra, but the company says its advanced cybersecurity capabilities require additional safeguards before the system can be made more widely available. Company officials told reporters during a briefing on Tuesday that Astra can identify more security vulnerabilities......
-
Throne Day 2026
Tuesday 21 July 2026 - 13:31
-
At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
Monday 18 May 2026 - 13:30
-
GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 April 2026 - 13:04
-
Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
-
Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30