DeepSeek unveils new AI model, escalates China-US race in artificial intelligence
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has launched a long-awaited new AI model, marking a major step in the intensifying global race for dominance in...
UK adds 33,000 Indian soldiers to first World War memorial
In a significant step towards correcting a long-standing historical omission, the United Kingdom has digitally added the names of around 33,000 Indian Army soldiers,...
Los Angeles tops US pollution list. Read worst-air rankings in 2026!
Los Angeles has once again emerged as the US city with the worst air pollution, topping a new national ranking that paints a worrying...
AI push triggers job cuts at four tech giants, thousands laid off in early 2026
A fresh wave of layoffs sweeping across the global technology sector has signalled a dramatic shift in corporate priorities, with some of the world’s...
Neglect raises alarm over Everest flood warning system, thousands in Nepal at risk
A multi-million-dollar early flood warning system set up to protect thousands living in Nepal’s Everest region has reportedly fallen into disrepair, raising serious concerns...
India: Rapid metro expansion faces ridership challenge
India’s ambitious metro rail expansion, seen as a cornerstone of urban mobility reform over the past decade, is facing a major challenge as many...
US eases cannabis curbs for medical use
In a significant shift in American drug policy, the United States has moved to ease restrictions on cannabis for medical use, a decision expected...
US weighs raising refugee cap as admissions for South Africans may increase
The United States may raise its refugee admissions ceiling, currently set at a historic low of 7,500 for fiscal year 2026, in a move...
Iran war set to push condom prices up by 30% as supply chains face disruption
Condom prices across the world are likely to rise sharply in the coming months, with the largest global manufacturer warning of a potential increase...