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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the defining technologies of the decade. From healthcare and education to finance, defence, transportation, and entertainment, AI is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace. However, as its capabilities continue to grow, governments around the world are facing an urgent question: How can AI be developed responsibly while ensuring…
India’s defence and security landscape is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in recent years. With geopolitical tensions continuing across multiple regions, rapid advances in military technology, and increasing emphasis on maritime security, New Delhi is steadily strengthening its position as a key security partner in the Indo-Pacific. The latest developments—including India’s participation in…
A new debate is sweeping across the gaming community, and it has little to do with frame rates or console wars. Instead, players are asking a different question: “Why do some brand-new AAA games still fail to impress visually when compared to games released nearly a decade ago?” The discussion intensified following the launch of…
India has taken another major step towards strengthening its maritime defence capabilities with the induction of INS Mahendragiri, an indigenously built advanced stealth frigate, into the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet. The warship was commissioned at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on July 11, 2026, in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The addition of INS Mahendragiri…
Microsoft has announced one of the most significant restructurings in its history, revealing plans to eliminate 4,800 jobs worldwide, including approximately 3,200 positions within its Xbox gaming division. The move represents the largest overhaul the Xbox business has ever undergone and signals a major shift in Microsoft’s long-term gaming strategy. The announcement comes just years…
The effects of climate change are no longer distant predictions—they are unfolding in real time across continents. From record-breaking marine heatwaves in Europe to increasingly powerful typhoons in Asia and cutting-edge scientific missions in Greenland, 2026 is highlighting how rapidly the Earth’s climate is changing. Scientists say these events are not isolated incidents but part…
In today’s digital world, millions of people spend most of their day sitting—whether working at a desk, attending online classes, driving, or scrolling through social media. While this lifestyle may seem harmless, health experts increasingly warn that prolonged sitting has become one of the biggest modern health risks. Often referred to as the “new smoking,”…
Singapore is once again emerging as the focal point of the global business community as policymakers, CEOs, investors, economists, and technology leaders prepare to gather for the Reuters NEXT Asia Summit. The high-profile event comes at a crucial time when the world is navigating economic uncertainty, rapid technological change, and shifting geopolitical dynamics. With Asia…
Global financial markets entered the new trading week on a mixed note as investors balanced optimism surrounding the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution with growing concerns over geopolitical tensions, corporate earnings, and the outlook for global interest rates. While AI continues to fuel long-term confidence in technology companies, recent market movements suggest investors are becoming increasingly…
Sri Lanka has witnessed one of its deadliest prison uprisings in recent years after at least 25 people were killed and dozens more injured during two days of violent riots at Negombo Prison, located north of the capital city, Colombo. The unrest, which began as a confrontation between rival groups of inmates, quickly escalated into…
