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Last Updated:May 18, 2026, 11:56 PM IST Federal jury rules Elon Musk sued OpenAI too late, says his claims against Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, The OpenAI Foundation and Microsoft are time barred. Elon Musk (L) and Sam Altman (R). (Image: AFP) A US federal jury has ruled against Elon Musk in his high-profile legal battle…
Last Updated:May 18, 2026, 10:54 PM IST Trump said he was “not open” to any concessions for Tehran after receiving the latest Iranian response on peace deal talks. US President Donald Trump. (AFP) US President Donald Trump on Monday shut the door on any concessions for Iran’s nuclear programme, sending an ominous message that Tehran…
Last Updated:May 18, 2026, 9:53 PM IST According to the Global Sumud Flotilla, 10 boats from a larger 60-vessel convoy were intercepted and boarded by Israeli forces. Margaret Connolly, a General Practitioner (GP) based in County Sligo, was among at least six Irish citizens detained by Israel. (Screengrab) The sister of Irish President Catherine Connolly…
Last Updated:May 18, 2026, 8:47 PM IST Xi Jinping will host Vladimir Putin in Beijing for a two-day visit to mark key Russia-China anniversaries, discuss ties and Ukraine amid scrutiny of their deepening partnership. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (L) with China’s President Xi Jinping in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square in September 2025. (Image: AFP File) Four…
Iran’s top security body announced on Monday the formation of a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively closed and wants to charge ships to traverse. On its official X account, the Supreme National Security Council shared a post for the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) saying it would provide…
Iran’s decision to levy ‘fees’ for the use of fibre-optic cables under the Strait of Hormuz – which transmit roughly 500,000 gigabytes of data an hour to ensure cross-continental internet links – reinforces a shift in the architecture and grammar of modern warfare. Observers asking if Iran can legally charge for use of undersea digital…
Last Updated:May 18, 2026, 5:30 PM IST A sea-based nuclear second-strike capability is a country’s ability to launch a retaliatory nuclear attack even after suffering a devastating first strike. According to the report, Pakistan sought guarantees from China against potential US political, economic, or diplomatic retaliation over the move. (Reuters Image) Pakistan had sought a…
Qatar was a small desert country in the Persian Gulf, where most people depended on pearl mining and small sea-related businesses. Then natural gas completely changed the fortunes of this country. In the 90s, Qatar started producing LNG i.e. Liquefied Natural Gas on a large scale and sending it to the world through the Strait…
Last Updated:May 18, 2026, 3:45 PM IST Iran’s Supreme National Security Council announced that the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) would offer “real-time updates” on the Strait of Hormuz. Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. (Reuters/Representational Image) Iran’s top security council has officially announced the formation of a new body to manage the vital Strait…
Beijing58 minutes ago copy link ‘White Monkey’ jobs are an easy means of earning for foreign students in China, but they are completely illegal. – Symbolic photo An illegal trend called ‘White Monkey’ is growing rapidly in China’s corporate world. Under this, companies are hiring foreigners by paying huge amounts to make their domestic products…