What began as a quiet public holiday in Venezuela quickly turned into a nightmare. Two powerful earthquakes—measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude—struck within seconds of each other on Wednesday. Sending residents rushing into the streets as buildings collapsed and panic spread across Caracas and nearby cities. With reports of widespread damage, interim leader Delcy Rodríguez
Could internet access become a tool of political change? A former Israeli prime minister has made a striking claim that is reigniting debate over technology, activism and regional politics. Naftali Bennett, who led Israel from 2021 to 2022, said Israel had launched an effort. To smuggle tens of thousands of Starlink satellite internet receivers into
Oracle has cut around 21,000 jobs worldwide over the past year as the technology giant reorganises its business around artificial intelligence. The company’s latest report shows its workforce dropped from about 162,000 employees to 141,000 — a reduction of roughly 13%. The company said the rise of AI across its operations “has resulted, and may
Could Colombia be heading into a new political era? Early results suggest so. Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has narrowly won Colombia’s presidential runoff. Signaling a major shift in how the country may confront crime, drug trafficking, and armed groups. With more than 99% of votes counted, de la Espriella secured about 49.7% of
Can a peace deal survive when fighting is still raging on the ground? That’s the challenge facing US and Iranian negotiators as they begin direct talks in Switzerland. Just days after signing an initial agreement aimed at ending the war. The deal promised a path to peace: a final agreement within 60 days. An end
President Donald Trump has officially unveiled a lavish new Boeing 747-8 that will serve as the next Air Force One. But the aircraft’s journey to the presidential fleet is almost as remarkable as the jet itself. The plane, donated by the government of Qatar and valued at roughly $400 million, has undergone extensive military upgrades
Moscow woke up to an unsettling sight on Thursday: black specks falling from the sky, thick smoke rising above the city. One question on many residents’ minds — is the war getting closer to home? Ukraine launched its largest drone assault on Russia since the full-scale invasion began, firing nearly 200 drones toward the capital.
What began as a picture-perfect ride through New York’s iconic Central Park ended in tragedy. An 18-year-old tourist from India has died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in an accident. That is now reigniting a long-running debate over the safety of the city’s famous carriage rides. According to police, the teenager was travelling with
Was Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok just answering questions online—or helping direct military strikes? A newly revealed US government legal filing suggests the answer may be far more significant. According to a Justice Department brief seen by AFP, Grok is already being used by the US military as part of Project Maven. An AI-powered targeting
A routine test flight turned into tragedy on Monday when a US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed moments after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California. The crash killed all eight people on board. The aircraft went down at around 11:20 a.m. local time, erupting into flames and sending thick black smoke billowing across
What if one of the Middle East’s most dangerous confrontations suddenly shifted from missiles and blockades to negotiation tables and signatures? That appears to be the path the United States and Iran are now trying to take. Officials from both countries say they have agreed on a framework to end the conflict. Halt the US
What should have been a night of pure celebration for New York basketball fans quickly turned into a tale of two cities. After the New York Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought with a thrilling 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Jubilant crowds poured into the streets. But as the party grew, so did
