Friday 14 August 2026 - 07:57
The United States has invited India to participate in the Artemis program, NASA’s ambitious initiative to expand human and scientific exploration of the Moon. The invitation was presented to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) during a meeting of the India-U.S. Working Group on Science and Technology Cooperation in Bengaluru. According......
Anthropic, one of the leading companies developing advanced artificial intelligence systems, is reportedly in talks to acquire Israeli startup Decart AI in a transaction that could be valued at nearly $6 billion. The potential deal would strengthen Anthropic’s technological capabilities as demand for AI models and computing infrastructure......
Morocco and the United States are expanding their long-standing defense cooperation, with growing attention to military technology, field testing and innovation. The evolving partnership could give Morocco a broader role in U.S. defense activities outside American territory, particularly in the evaluation of emerging systems under realistic......
The Pentagon has come under growing criticism after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly excluded Democratic lawmakers from classified briefings concerning the administration’s proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget. The decision has raised concerns among members of Congress over established bipartisan practices surrounding sensitive......
OpenAI has slowed parts of the development of its upcoming artificial intelligence model, Astra, after internal testing raised concerns about its advanced cybersecurity capabilities. The company said it could not rule out the possibility that the model may reach a “critical” level of cyber capability, prompting stronger safety......
An anonymous lottery player in Illinois has won the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot, ending a remarkable streak of 44 consecutive drawings without a top-prize winner. The winning numbers were 4, 26, 66, 67 and 69, with the red Powerball number 9. The winning ticket was reportedly sold at a gas station in Quincy, Illinois. The winner now......
The artificial intelligence industry is moving beyond traditional chatbots as new systems increasingly aim to perform tasks on behalf of users rather than simply respond to questions. Grok Bot is part of this emerging trend, offering AI agents designed to handle work from start to finish and involve users only when a decision or final approval......
Two Democratic U.S. senators, Elizabeth Warren and Chris Coons, are pressing the Trump administration for explanations over the lack of new sanctions against Russia, according to Reuters. The lawmakers reportedly sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, questioning why the administration has not......
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning over Israel’s plans to maintain a long-term military presence in southern Lebanon, arguing that such a deployment would conflict with the framework agreed upon by the parties. The statement followed comments by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, who said......
U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 33%, according to a new Economist/YouGov poll, marking one of the weakest levels recorded during his current term as the November midterm elections draw closer. The survey found that 62% of respondents disapproved of Trump’s performance, highlighting continued dissatisfaction......
The United Nations has renewed its call for de-escalation in the war in Ukraine, as reports of a possible transfer of U.S.-supplied weapons from Turkey to Kyiv have raised fresh concerns about the conflict and its humanitarian consequences. Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the UN secretary-general, said the organization was not in a position......
Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency and a candidate for the next United Nations secretary-general, has warned that the organization is gradually losing its ability to respond effectively to major international crises. In an interview with the Financial Times, Grossi said he did not expect the......
U.S. President Donald Trump is pressing the Senate to move quickly on legislation that could fundamentally change how Americans keep time, calling for daylight saving time to remain in place throughout the year. Trump urged senators on Wednesday to approve the measure as soon as possible, arguing that Americans have grown tired of adjusting......
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Throne Day 2026
Tuesday 21 July 2026 - 13:31
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
Monday 18 May 2026 - 13:30
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 April 2026 - 13:04
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30
