A US appeals court has upheld the Pentagon’s decision to exclude Anthropic from its supply chain after the artificial intelligence company refused to remove certain safeguards from its Claude AI model. The dispute began in February when Anthropic rejected a demand from Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth to allow Claude to be used for fully autonomous… Continue reading Pentagon Anthropic AI Ban Upheld by US Court
Iraq is seeking a US exemption for Iraq Iranian flights after American sanctions disrupted air travel between the neighboring countries. The restrictions have affected patients, students and religious pilgrims who rely on the routes. The Iraqi government said Saturday that it is holding direct talks with Washington. Officials want certain Iraqi airports to receive exemptions… Continue reading Iranian Flights Iraq: Government Seeks US Exemption
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in London on Saturday after completing his visit to New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The prime minister led Pakistan’s delegation during the UNGA session. He is expected to stay in London for a few days before returning to Islamabad. During his five-day visit to New York,… Continue reading PM Shehbaz Sharif Arrives in London After UNGA Visit
The Qatar Airways A330 retirement marks another shift in Gulf aviation as the prolonged Iran war pushes fuel costs higher and disrupts regional flights. Qatar Airways has retired its remaining Airbus A330 passenger aircraft, according to people familiar with the matter and data reviewed by Reuters. The airline also offered a group of A330-trained pilots… Continue reading Qatar Airways A330 Retirement Accelerates Amid Iran War
Portugal fuel protests intensified on Friday as hundreds of truckers joined a slow-moving convoy in north-central Portugal while commuters used car horns to protest rising fuel costs in Lisbon. The truckers organized a roughly 150-kilometer convoy along the A1 motorway, traveling from Paredes in the north toward Coimbra. The protesters want the government to extend… Continue reading Portugal Fuel Protests Grow Over Rising Diesel Prices
The US Iran phased deal under discussion in New York could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease the economic pressure on Tehran. US and Iranian negotiators are exploring a possible step-by-step arrangement, according to sources familiar with the talks. Under the proposal, Iran would allow navigation through the strategic waterway while the United States… Continue reading US Iran Phased Deal Could Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iraq has suspended flights operated by Iranian airlines at its four airports that handle services to and from Iran. The latest restrictions began Friday at Erbil and Sulaimaniya airports, according to two sources familiar with the decision. The move follows similar suspensions at Baghdad and Najaf airports earlier in the week. As a result, Iranian… Continue reading Iraq Iranian Flights Suspended at Four Airports
China’s first lady Peng Liyuan has taken a visible cultural diplomacy role during President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington. Peng met US First Lady Melania Trump and spoke with her in English without a translator, according to Reuters. She also attended a youth choir performance at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art on… Continue reading Peng Liyuan Soft Power Role During Xi’s US Visit
Hurricane Polo Mexico impacts intensified Thursday as heavy rain battered the country’s Pacific coast. At the same time, Hurricane Nolo strengthened near Hawaii and threatened dangerous flooding on the Big Island. Nolo became a hurricane Thursday night, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. Forecasters expect it to strengthen further over the weekend. Hurricane Polo… Continue reading Hurricane Polo Mexico Coast Hit as Nolo Threatens Hawaii
Residents of Mekelle, the largest city in northern Ethiopia, say fear is spreading as fighting resumes between federal forces and Tigrayan fighters. Many people are reportedly trying to leave the region as renewed clashes raise fears of another major conflict. Residents who spoke to The Associated Press described disruptions to daily life. Internet services have… Continue reading Mekelle Fighting Ethiopia: Residents Fear Renewed War
