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Indian Minister Files Police Complaint Over AI-Driven Deepfake Video Circulation
AI & Tech Regulation

Indian Minister Files Police Complaint Over AI-Driven Deepfake Video Circulation

Piyush Goyal has filed a police complaint against an AI-manipulated deepfake video circulating on social media that falsely depicts threatening remarks amid ongoing student protests.

Trump States Iran Seeks Talks but Warns Against Nuclear Arms Acquisition
Defense & Security

Trump States Iran Seeks Talks but Warns Against Nuclear Arms Acquisition

President Trump affirmed that while Iran shows interest in negotiations, the United States will firmly oppose any Iranian nuclear weapons development.

South Korean President Lee Urges Global Tech Leaders to Boost AI Investment Cooperation
Big Tech

South Korean President Lee Urges Global Tech Leaders to Boost AI Investment Cooperation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called on CEOs of Nvidia, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Broadcom to deepen partnerships supporting his country's AI and semiconductor investment plans.

Mediterranean Climate Could Expand Across Nearly Half of Turkey by Century’s End
Energy & Climate

Mediterranean Climate Could Expand Across Nearly Half of Turkey by Century’s End

A recent study forecasts that Mediterranean climate zones may cover up to 45 percent of Turkey by 2100, raising concerns over wildfires, water scarcity, and agricultural impacts.

House Limits Trump’s Iran War Powers as Senate Rejects Similar Measure
Defense & Security

House Limits Trump’s Iran War Powers as Senate Rejects Similar Measure

The House approved a resolution to restrict President Trump’s authority over military action in Iran, but the Senate failed to pass a comparable measure.

Jeff Bezos in Talks to Join Consortium Bidding for 30% Stake in Liverpool FC
Corporate Power

Jeff Bezos in Talks to Join Consortium Bidding for 30% Stake in Liverpool FC

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is discussing a potential investment in a consortium aiming to acquire a significant minority stake in Liverpool FC, in a move marking his first Premier League interest.

Renewables Surpass 30% of U.S. Electricity Generation Amid Rapid Capacity Expansion
Energy & Climate

Renewables Surpass 30% of U.S. Electricity Generation Amid Rapid Capacity Expansion

Renewables generated over 30% of U.S. electricity in early 2026, with solar, wind, and battery storage set to add substantial new capacity by mid-2027.

Trump Outlines Plan to Boost U.S. Energy Capacity for AI Leadership Over China
AI & Tech Regulation

Trump Outlines Plan to Boost U.S. Energy Capacity for AI Leadership Over China

President Trump emphasized expanding U.S. energy infrastructure to support AI growth, aiming to maintain the country's lead over China while protecting consumers from higher electricity costs.

Trump Links Saudi Nuclear Deal to Israel Normalization, Casting Doubt on Agreement
Defense & Security

Trump Links Saudi Nuclear Deal to Israel Normalization, Casting Doubt on Agreement

Former President Trump conditioned the U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear pact on Saudi Arabia normalizing relations with Israel, threatening to derail the cooperation agreement.

AMD Unveils Ryzen AI Embedded X100 Processors and Kria AI Robotics Platform for Advanced Embedded AI
Big Tech

AMD Unveils Ryzen AI Embedded X100 Processors and Kria AI Robotics Platform for Advanced Embedded AI

AMD introduced its Ryzen AI Embedded X100 processors and Kria AI System-on-Module, boosting AI performance for robotics, healthcare, and industrial automation.