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Mark Zuckerberg Took $200 Billion AI Bet Before Knowing It Would Work
On Monday, Meta debuted a long-awaited new AI model that it said is a big leap over its own predecessors, with "frontier capabilities" that its leadership said put it on par with OpenAI and Anthropic
18 Deaths, 2 Dozen Strikes, 15,000 sqkm Lost: A Month Of Houthi-Saudi War
Data compiled by NDTV Datafy shows that since September 7, the Houthis have carried out at least two dozen major attacks on Saudi airports, oil refineries, pipelines, gas processing and storage sites, and military installations.
Actor Selma Blair 'Bashed Her Head' During Violent Delta Incident: 911 Audio
Blair was arrested after she was accused of injuring two people on a flight from Los Angeles to New York. She was also accused of kicking a police officer taking her to the hospital and kicking a nurse once she got there.
Thailand's New Political Status Symbol Is A $60 Casio Watch
Nicknamed the "Casio Royale," the retro-futuristic digital watch with a distinctive world-map display has become a badge of proximity to power, earning its wearers the moniker the "Casio Connection."
To Strike Or Not To Strike: Inside Trump, Netanyahu's Iran War Dilemma
Sources told Axios that despite disagreement between the two leaders, both US and Israeli militaries are on alert and concluding preparations to be ready in case Trump changes his mind.
"India A Natural Option": S Jaishankar On Russia Ties Amid Moscow-Europe Tensions
Jaishankar says India-Russia ties have stayed steady despite global strategic shifts.
flydubai Failed, UAE Owes Answers: Ex-Israel Army Spokesperson To NDTV
Lt Col Conricus said the flydubai incident will force global aviation authorities to have more rigorous security systems and verification protocols for cockpit staff, which was lacking.
War In The Time Of AI: How Technology Is Rewriting The Battlefield
AI may make warfare faster, more precise in some circumstances and less dependent on human operators for certain tasks. But speed is not the same as judgement, and technological sophistication does not guarantee that a military decision is lawful or justified.
Why Saudi Prince Stopped Netanyahu From Joining War Against Houthis
Saudi Arabia's de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has opposed the Israeli proposal for military involvement in Yemen because of the likely backlash among the kingdom's public, a report said.
Iran, Russia, AI, Terrorists: MI5 Chief Flags Threats To UK
Ken McCallum called Russia, which denies involvement in hostile acts in Britain and other Western countries, "aggressor number one". He said it was escalating "hybrid" warfare.
Houthis Attack Saudi's Aramco Oil Facility Compound, Triggering Fire
The attack came as the Iranian-backed Houthis and the Saudi coalition fighting them exchanged attacks Tuesday night. The fighting marked a fresh escalation in the widening Middle East crisis
Anthropic Warns Of AI 'Worms' Spreading Across Smart Devices
A computer worm is malicious software that spreads between machines on its own. Researchers at Anthropic said an AI version would no longer need powerful data centers to operate.
Pope Leo Diagnosed With Lung Cancer, Undergoes Surgery To Remove Growth
Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous growth removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation on Tuesday and "woke up normally" after the procedure, the Vatican said.
US State Secretary Rubio To Travel To Uzbekistan, India From October 17-22
This will be Marco Rubio's second visit to India since May
Experts Urge "Immediate Changes" To Prevent Rogue AI
Leading US-based AI firms have disclosed over recent months a series of incidents where models under development have escaped containment measures to access the internet and have gone on to hack websites, including gaining unauthorised access to Australian government sites.
Saudi National Arrested For Planting Recording Device At OpenAI Office
OpenAI's security team found the device late last month, and the employee, a Saudi national, was arrested on October 9, the US Justice Department said.
Trump Fires Greece Ambassador Over Misconduct Allegations
The announcement came a day after Trump acknowledged that he was considering dismissing Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host and ex-fiancee of his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr.
"Betrayal Of Ukraine": US Senators Slam Trump's Diesel Deal With Russia
The 12 lawmakers -- including six members of Trump's Republican Party -- called on the president to reverse his agreement with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to allow the country's diesel onto global markets.
Two Ships Hit By Missiles In Strait Of Hormuz: UK Maritime Agency
Since the beginning of the war, triggered in late February by US and Israeli strikes against Tehran, Iran has claimed control of the strait and regularly targets ships that try to transit it without its permission.
Duane Davis Jailed For 40 Years Over Rapper Tupac Shakur's Murder
Tupac Shakur was a key figure in a hip-hop rivalry pitting the US East Coast against the West Coast and was just 25 when he was gunned down in Las Vegas.
News from Arabic Countries
Palestinians say Israel’s democracy ‘is a joke’
As Israelis prepare to vote, Palestinians in the occupied West Bank say they have little hope of change.
How Israel’s ‘Yellow Line’ is reshaping southern Lebanon
Demolished homes, shifting military lines, stalled withdrawals leave Lebanese uncertain if they can return.
Yamal magic helps Barcelona beat Galatasaray in Champions League
Yamal provided two assists and 'turned the game around' for Barcelona, who won 4-1 in Istanbul.
Ex-DRC President Kabila’s alliance with M23 rebels: Why it matters
Kabila's move confirms numerous accusations from the government in Kinshasa of his ties to armed rebels.
Why Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksas are being investigated for corruption and crimes
Several members and allies of once-powerful dynasty, including the wife of ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, are under arrest.
‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least six, cuts power in Kyiv
At least six people have been killed in overnight Russian attacks across Ukraine.
‘Like we don’t exist’: Palestinians in West Bank denied say in Israel vote
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank see little prospect Israel’s election will change their lives under occupation.
Photos: Student protest in Albania prompts violent clashes with police
Protesters in Tirana throw bricks at the Education Ministry building as police respond with tear gas and water cannon.
Sudan cannot afford to dismiss a chance for dialogue
A new initiative faces serious questions about military influence, but its critics should not write it off prematurely.
From Cairo to Tokyo: Can you guess these twin cities?
As a London borough moves to cut ties with Haifa, test your knowledge of the world's twin cities.
Man City deserve to keep trophies despite charges, says PSG’s Luis Enrique
Enrique, a friend of former Man City boss Guardiola, hopes the club can avoid the sanction of losing its titles.
Ukrainian drones strike more than 100km into Russian territory
Ukrainian drones struck the Saratov region. The regional governor reported one person was killed.
China and North Korea to open New Yalu River Bridge, state media reports
The long-delayed bridge will formally open on Thursday, according to China's state-run Xinhua news agency.
Singapore’s economy grows more than 5 percent amid AI boom
City-state's GDP expands 5.4 percent in July-September quarter, according to advance government estimates.
Saudi-born engineer for OpenAI arrested for planting listening bug
OpenAI says it discovered a hidden recording device in one of its offices, wrapped in toilet paper behind a television.
UN official says ‘window of opportunity’ for peace in DR Congo
The envoy lauds the progress in diplomatic efforts despite the worsening security and humanitarian situation.
Israel returns 22 stolen ancient artefacts to Greece
The cultural exchange comes amid strengthening ties between the two countries.
Houthi missiles intercepted over Saudi Arabia as battles intensify
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles targeting Riyadh and Dhahran, with falling debris injuring people.
Ukrainian ex-officer goes on trial in Germany over Nord Stream blasts
The trial is expected to run into February and could test Germany's political stance on Ukraine.
UN Human Rights Council elects 15 members in uncontested vote
Rights groups say uncontested vote undermines accountability as countries with poor human rights records win seats.
Kyiv hit by Russian ballistic missiles for second day with no warning
Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv for a second consecutive day without advance warning.
Violence in Pakistan over emergency rule in Imran Khan stronghold
Protesters in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province clashed with police over emergency and governor’s rule.
Jamaica accepts first flight of third-country deportations from US
Opposition leaders in Jamaica question why the deportation deal with the Trump White House has not been made public.
Colombia peace tribunal charges ex-FARC members with anti-Indigenous crimes
The former rebels are accused of abuses such as torture, murder and the displacement of Indigenous communities.
US fines Bank of America $1.2bn for money laundering, sanctions violations
The second-largest US bank faces record penalties for failing to comply with money laundering and sanctions laws.