AI Summit Spotlight: Big Declarations, Zero Chipmaking Power

While India boasts millions of AI users and one of the world’s largest digital populations, it remains strikingly thin in original AI platforms, foundational models, and globally scaled applications. This critique attempts to peel back the rhetoric to examine how much of the AI S

Mysterious Stone in US Backyard Turned Out to Be an Archaeological Treasure

A couple in New Orleans found a marble slab in their backyard that turned out to be a 2,000-year-old Roman funerary tablet. The Latin inscription on the stone commemorated a Roman soldier named Sextus Congenius Verus. The tablet was originally part of the collection of the National Archaeological Museum of Civitavecchia, Italy, but was lost during World War II. The tablet was repatriated to the museum after its discovery.

Trump Briefed on Iran Strike Options as Geneva Talks Show Progress but Deep Divisions Remain

The U.S. and Iran face a critical juncture, with President Trump briefed on military options against Tehran while Geneva nuclear talks show limited progress. The Pentagon has deployed a new kamikaze drone unit and increased military presence in the Middle East. The situation is poised for either a breakthrough in diplomacy or potential military action, with the next round of talks and Iran's response being key factors.

Switzerland to ban Russian LNG imports

Switzerland has decided to ban the purchase and import of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) starting from April 25.

Pakistan warplanes bomb Kabul; Islamabad declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan | Military News | Al Jazeera

Pakistan warplanes have bombed Kabul and other cities in Afghanistan, escalating tensions between the two nations. Al Jazeera's correspondent in Kabul reported explosions and anti-aircraft fire following the bombing raids. Islamabad has declared an 'open war' on Afghanistan.

Hyundai in robot lead

Who would have thought Hyundai would win the robot wars https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/rise-of-the-robots-pits-hyundai-s-atlas-against-musk-s-optimus/ar-AA1X9HSK

Pakistan Conducts Airstrikes on Taliban Targets in Afghanistan Amid Escalating Border Tensions

Pakistan’s military carried out early-morning airstrikes on suspected Taliban positions across Afghanistan, targeting command centres, ammunition depots and border posts in Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia provinces. The operation, reported to have taken place around 3:40 a.m. local ti

China Deploys Thousands of Fishing Boats off Japan’s Coast, and They Are Not There to Fish

China has deployed thousands of fishing boats in tightly packed formations near Japanese-administered waters, as revealed by satellite imagery. The vessels were arranged in dense grids rather than dispersed in patterns consistent with active trawling. Japanese authorities seized a Chinese fishing vessel suspected of violating domestic fisheries law after it entered territorial waters. The formations appeared in repeated satellite passes over the East China Sea in late January and early February. The waters involved include areas around the Senkaku Islands, administered by Tokyo but claimed by Beijing. The scale of the deployment is unusual, and neither Beijing nor Tokyo has announced a revision to formal maritime boundaries.

What Is Epstein Island? History and Controversy

The question “What is Epstein Island?” has become one of the most searched queries online. The term refers to a private island once owned by financier Jeffrey Epstein, but over time it has evolved into a symbol of power, secrecy, and global controversy. To truly understand what

What Happened on Epstein Island? Full Story & Facts

The question “What happened on Epstein Island?” continues to dominate search engines and social media. People across the world want clear answers, not rumors. The island, linked to financier Jeffrey Epstein, became the center of global controversy after serious allegations of sex

Pakistan Slams Netanyahu’s ‘Hexagon’ and Modi–Israel Axis as Recipe for Regional Destabilization

Pakistan has forcefully denounced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal for a 'hexagon of alliances,' warning that the plan—coupled with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s expanding defense partnership with Israel—amounts to dangerous bloc politics that could inflame sectarian tensions, accelerate an arms race, and destabilize an already volatile region.

Nancy Guthrie Update: Neighbor Reports Suspicious Man Near Home Days Before 84-Year-Old's Disappearance | IBTimes UK

Search for Nancy Guthrie intensifies after a neighbor reported a stranger who 'just didn't fit' near her Arizona home days before she vanished.

China’s Largest Red Sword Exercise Revealed: Over 200 PLAAF Aircraft Deployed Across 1,200 Miles

This article discusses China's largest Red Sword exercise, which involved over 200 PLAAF aircraft operating from eight bases across 1,200 miles in western China. The exercise showcased China's advanced aircraft, industrial expansion, and integrated combat tactics, signaling a significant leap in airpower capabilities. The scale and operational dispersion of Red Sword 2025 surpassed recent U.S. air exercises, indicating China's growing operational maturity and potential for multi-directional regional operations.

Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Crisis 2026: Airstrikes on Kabul, Shawal Post Seized, Taliban Claims Retaliation

The Pakistan-Afghanistan border crisis escalates as Pakistan conducts airstrikes on Kabul and Kandahar, seizes a Taliban post near Shawal, and faces Taliban claims of retaliatory operations. Pakistani forces counter alleged Taliban aggression, while Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid claims extensive retaliation. The crisis raises concerns of sustained conflict, civilian displacement, and regional instability.

Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in years

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dropped below 6% for the first time since 2022, potentially encouraging more homebuyers into the market. However, despite the decrease, the housing market remains frozen due to a shortage of homes for sale and high construction costs.

NC lawmakers wrestle with broken mental health system, ask public for input

North Carolina lawmakers are addressing the state's mental health system issues, seeking public input to tackle the cycle of people with mental illness cycling in and out of hospitals, ERs, and jails. The House Select Committee on Involuntary Commitment and Public Safety has been holding monthly meetings with experts and officials to discuss potential solutions.

Anthropic refuses Pentagon’s new terms, standing firm on lethal autonomous weapons and mass surveillance

Anthropic has refused the Pentagon's new terms, standing firm on its refusal to engage in lethal autonomous weapons and mass surveillance using AI. CEO Dario Amodei emphasized the company's commitment to democratic values and stated that AI can undermine these values in certain cases.

Cheese products recalled from Walmart stores in 24 states over deadly ingredient

Why does Walmart have so many recalls. Here it is cottage cheese. It seems they have 4 times the recalls that other groceries have

10 Cubans on U.S. boat intended to carry out an 'armed infiltration,' Havana says

Cuban officials claim that four Cubans from the U.S. were killed in an armed confrontation with Cuban border guard troops after a U.S.-registered speedboat violated Cuban territorial waters. The Cuban Interior Ministry said the boat was carrying 10 armed individuals who intended to carry out an infiltration for terrorist purposes. The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, stated that the U.S. would carry out an independent investigation before responding. Tensions between the U.S. and Cuba have heightened over the Trump administration’s restriction of oil shipments to Cuba.

4chan knew about Epstein's death 38 minutes before anyone else

I have studied Mexico’s cartels for decades. Here’s what will happen next | The Independent

The article discusses the aftermath of the capture and death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, or 'El Mencho', the head of Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The author, Angélica Durán-Martínez, an expert on criminal groups and drug trafficking in Latin America, explains that such high-profile operations often lead to increased violence without addressing the underlying security issues. The article highlights the complex relationship between criminal organizations and the state, and how these groups remain powerful and embedded in Mexico’s economy and politics.

A Greek court sentences four people, including spyware maker Intellexa's founder, to prison, for using spyware to target journalists, politicians, and others

A Greek court has sentenced four individuals, including two Israelis, to prison for their roles in the 'Predatorgate' scandal, a major wiretapping affair involving illegal spyware targeting politicians, business leaders, and journalists. The scandal, one of Europe's largest political crises, erupted in 2022 when it was discovered that Predator spyware had been installed on the phone of Nikos Androulakis, a member of the European Parliament. The defendants were found guilty of breaching confidentiality, tampering with personal data, and illegal access to information systems. The scandal has significantly impacted Greek politics, with ongoing investigations and appeals.

Video: How the viral dance tribute to Renée Good and Alex Pretti came to be | CNN Politics

The Left… always doing song and dance routines. The Cringe level is through the roof.

U.S. women's hockey star Kelly Pannek reiterates team missed State of the Union over logistical challenges, not Trump joke - CBS News

Kelly Pannek, a decorated U.S. women's hockey veteran, told CBS News that her team's absence from President Trump's State of the Union address was due to logistical challenges, not the controversy surrounding a joke Mr. Trump made during a video call with the U.S. men's team.