Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic's CEO a Friday deadline to open the company's AI technology for unrestricted military use or risk losing its government contract, according to a person familiar with their meeting.
Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar took on Donald Trump during his State of the Union address, calling him a "liar" after the US President claimed that Somali pirates had "ransacked Minnesota".
The president of France's Palace of Versailles is expected to take over as head of the Louvre following the resignation of Laurence des Cars, an informed source told AFP on Wednesday.
A federal judge in California on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI that accused rival Sam Altman's OpenAI of stealing its trade secrets.
With the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, India has accelerated desilting operations at reservoirs on Himalayan rivers covered under the pact—a key development after decades of operational restrictions.
Afghan and Pakistani forces traded fire at their border on Tuesday, officials on both sides said, while blaming each other for the outbreak of violence.
In the aftermath, the animal rights groups, such as PETA Asia and Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand, criticised the poor living conditions of captive tigers.
The more dramatic the claim, the more fluid the facts behind it become for Trump.
US President Donald Trump called on the American Congress to pass the 'Delilah Law', which would bar illegal immigrants from receiving commercial driver's licences.
Bill Gates told staff that he began meeting Epstein in 2011 and was aware of his legal trouble that restricted his travel, but admitted that he did not conduct a thorough background check at the time.
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Workday Inc. Chief Executive Officer Aneel Bhusri said leading AI companies like Anthropic - which investors fear will disrupt the software industry - actually use his company's products.
The controversy began on Sunday night when an audience member with Tourette's syndrome involuntarily shouted the N-word while actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award on stage.
US President Donald Trump doubled down on his claim of stopping eight wars during the first year of his second term in the White House.
The man fatally stabbed four people in Washington as sheriff's deputies were on their way to hand him a domestic violence protection order.
A Turkish fighter jet crashed shortly after takeoff early Wednesday, killing the pilot, state media reported, citing the defence ministry.
As he departed for his two-day visit to Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he is looking forward to his engagements with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu.
India, according to Hassan-Nahoum, is not only a key trade partner for Israel but also a nation with shared values and a common vision centred on innovation, growth and resilience.
Trump's State of the Union address is expected to focus on domestic issues, his intensifying threats about launching military strikes on Iran over its nuclear program cast a shadow over the address.
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of US President Donald Trump, was shot dead at a Utah college event in September last year.
Morocco sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans last Thursday following disturbances at the Africa Cup of Nations final.
A shadowy armed group linked to regime remnants launched an attack on security positions in Latakia.
Record rains trigger floods and landslides in Brazil, killing 30 as rescuers search for dozens missing.
The US president exaggerates on economy and immigration amid sagging popularity before the crucial midterm elections.
South African President Ramaphosa expresses 'heartfelt gratitude' to Russia's Putin for support in repatriating men.
The Norwegian team of no stars with a tiny budget have moved onto the last 16 of the world's biggest club competition.
Merz says he wants to deepen trade relationship while making it fairer during visit where several agreements are signed.
FIFA and UEFA presidents are accused of aiding war crimes over the support of Israeli football clubs in OWB.
Security Council decries atrocities in Sudan, including mass killings, sexual violence and attacks on aid workers.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has “complete confidence” in Mexico’s ability to host World Cup matches
A series of explosions tore through an ammunition depot belonging to Thailand’s Border Patrol Police in Surin.
Trump strikes belligerent tone on Iran during State of the Union, but says he would prefer a diplomatic solution.
Venezuela's National Assembly says thousands of people have regained freedom under a new amnesty law.
Investigators say Suresh Sallay aided and conspired in the deadly Easter Sunday attacks that killed nearly 300 people.
Trump's hardline stance on Iran and nuclear weapons, alongside foreign policy moves, dominate key moments of his speech.
US forces have 'captured' a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean weeks after it reportedly left Venezuelan waters.
Modi will mark his second visit to Israel with the two countries having deepened ties under the Hindu nationalist PM.
India's prime minister is expected to discuss upgrading security and economic agreements amid rising regional tensions.
In his State of the Union address, US President Trump reiterated claims the US “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear programme.
China's Commerce Ministry says the move against Japanese firms will prevent the remilitarisation of Japan.
Donald Trump has sparked uproar during his State of the Union address after asking lawmakers to prove loyalty to the US.
Foreign Minister Araghchi's remarks ahead of Geneva talks come as second US aircraft carrier heads towards Middle East.
A bus collided with a truck in Yemen's second-deadliest traffic accident in recent years, and the worst so far in 2026.
Democrat Al Green was ejected from US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address over protest sign.
Israel has ordered 37 aid groups to halt operations in war-torn Gaza, as well as occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.