At a recent White House dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump, top technology leaders gathered to discuss America’s focus on artificial intelligence and tech innovation. Among the elite group, five Indian-origin tech executives stood out, reflecting the significant influence of the Indian diaspora in the US tech sector. The dinner, held in the Rose…
The Sharjah Film Platform 2025 runs November 14–23 with an Early Bird Pass granting unlimited access for 40 AED/Image: WAM Returning for its 8th edition, the Sharjah Film Platform (SFP) will take place from 14 to 23 November 2025, featuring a rich international and regional film programme across multiple venues in Sharjah. With the Early…
Representative Image (AI-generated) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday have released new footage showing the airstrike that killed Hudhaifa Kahlout, known by his war name Abu Obayda, the spokesman of Hamas’s military wing and head of its propaganda apparatus.In a post on X, the army stated that Kahlout was eliminated last week in a…
Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle and one of the richest men in the world, is almost as famous for his vast real estate empire as he is for building one of Silicon Valley’s most influential companies. According to Forbes, Ellison’s net worth surpasses $270 billion, and he has funneled more than $1 billion into acquiring…
Russian President learns what ‘chill sesh’ and ‘total cringe’ mean Russian President Vladimir Putin tried his hand at Gen Z slang on Thursday while promoting regional development and Asia-Pacific cooperation at the 10th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF).The two-day forum, held September 4–5 in Vladivostok, was dominated by discussions of economic growth, infrastructure, and energy ties,…
Nicolas Maduro (AP) Marco Rubio (ANI) The Pentagon said on Thursday that two Venezuelan military aircraft flew close to a US Navy vessel operating in international waters. This comes days after American forces carried out a deadly strike on a boat alleged to be linked to drug trafficking from Venezuela.The US defence department called the…
DHAKA: There are no barriers from Dhaka’s side on improving relations with New Delhi, but progress requires cooperation of both sides, Bangladesh foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain asserted Thursday, even as he said there was no update from India on the request for former PM Sheikh Hasina’s extradition.“We wrote once and updates will be…
Trump, Putin (AP file photos) US president Donald Trump on Thursday said he would soon speak with Russian president Vladimir Putin, after holding calls earlier in the day with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders. Trump made the remark at a White House dinner with American tech leaders. Asked by a reporter if he…
US to restrict visas of Central Americans “acting” on behalf of China: Marco Rubio US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Thursday said the United States will limit visas for Central American nationals who work on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to carry out actions that weaken the rule of law in the…
US President Donald Trump called on European nations to take stronger economic action against China on Friday, urging them to stop purchasing Russian oil due to Beijing’s support for Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The remarks were made during a video conference with European leaders gathered in Paris, according to a senior White House official…