Jensen Huang’s AI Moment With Trump: Why the Nvidia CEO Is Backing Faster AI Development
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang found himself at the centre of the intensifying US debate over artificial intelligence after President Donald Trump unexpectedly called him during a live appearance at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles. Huang put Trump on speakerphone, turning a private call into a highly visible statement of
iPhone 18 Pro India: No Jio, Airtel or Vi Offer During Pre-Order Weekend
Indian buyers hoping for a special telecom deal on the new iPhone 18 Pro may have to wait. Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) had not listed a dedicated iPhone 18 Pro cashback or launch promotion on their respective homepages during the pre-order weekend, leaving Apple’s own offers as the
Oil Prices Surge as Middle East Attacks Intensify and Hormuz Diplomacy Falters
Oil markets are facing renewed pressure as escalating attacks across the Middle East collide with weakening diplomatic efforts to secure the region’s critical energy routes. Brent crude climbed above $107 a barrel after fresh strikes involving Saudi Arabia and shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting how quickly geopolitical risk
Mark Zuckerberg’s Secret AI-Native Plan: Why Meta Is Rethinking the Future of Work
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly launched a secret internal initiative in 2026 to transform the company into an “AI-native” organisation, with artificial intelligence placed at the centre of how teams build products, write software and make decisions. The project, known as Project OT, explored a dramatic reduction in the size
Strait of Hormuz Talks Postponed: Why Iran-Gulf Diplomacy Is at Risk
Diplomatic efforts to restore stability around the Strait of Hormuz have suffered a setback after Oman postponed planned talks between Iran and Gulf countries, citing the need to build regional consensus. The meeting had been scheduled in Salalah to discuss arrangements for safer shipping through one of the world’s most
US Fighter Shot Down Over Iran: How an Airman Survived 50 Hours Behind Enemy Lines
A US Air Force officer’s account of surviving nearly 50 hours inside Iran after his F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down has offered a rare glimpse into the dangers faced by military personnel stranded behind enemy lines. Identified by his mission call sign “Dude 44 Bravo,” the weapons-systems officer survived
Iran-UAE Meeting at BRICS Summit: A Diplomatic Opening Amid West Asia War
The meeting between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi has emerged as one of the most significant diplomatic moments of the gathering. It was the highest-level public meeting between
BRICS Summit 2026: India’s Independent Foreign Policy Faces a New Test
India’s leadership of the 18th BRICS Summit has placed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy strategy under renewed scrutiny. While New Delhi successfully brought diverse members together around the New Delhi Declaration, questions remain over whether India used its position strongly enough to project its traditional independent voice on the
‘Need Over Want’: When Living With Less Becomes a Question of Living Better
Poornima Jha’s book uses stories of work, relationships, money and everyday consumption to examine an old question made urgent by modern life: how much is enough? There is a peculiar contradiction at the heart of contemporary living. Convenience has multiplied, possessions have become easier to acquire and the vocabulary of
BRICS Push for IMF and World Bank Reform: Why It Matters
The BRICS bloc is putting reform of the global financial system at the centre of its economic agenda, with finance ministers and central bank governors calling for greater representation of emerging and developing economies in institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank. The demand comes ahead
