Shiromani Akali Dal has urged the immediate implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill and equitable delimitation, following a meeting between SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid alliance speculation.
Binance-affiliated entities filed a Hong Kong petition against RedotPay's founders, alleging the startup diverted over 470,000 Binance Card customers to its competing stablecoin card and claiming $472.8 million in losses.
Mikayla Khramov, a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, is creating an album with her rescue horse Yupia, who plays guitar and harp using his nose and teeth, highlighting their unique bond and trust.
The American Federation of Teachers is training educators to use AI and guard against misuse, but the Microsoft-, OpenAI- and Anthropic-funded program has drawn criticism over tech influence in schools.
Visa is expanding stablecoin payment options through a partnership with Zerohash, allowing Visa Direct clients to prefund accounts and send payouts using stablecoins.
A remote Northern Territory women's centre and an Indian art studio won the Community Collaboration award at the National Indigenous Fashion Awards in Darwin, celebrating cross-cultural textile traditions.
FBI Director Kash Patel states the US has enhanced partnerships with Russia and China over the past year to tackle transnational crimes, including fentanyl trafficking and cyber fraud, with a planned visit to Russia in October.
Mitch Marsh smashed 76 off 37 balls to help Leeds Sunrisers post a record 2-241 in The Hundred at Headingley, defeating London Spirit despite David Willey's unbeaten 83.
Tim Carmody manages feral camels on his 400,000-hectare property in Western Australia, partnering with a pet food business to kill and use them for low-allergenic meat, helping reduce camel numbers and manage pet allergies.
TotalEnergies will acquire around four gigawatts of renewable energy production from Shell in Italy, the Netherlands, Britain, and Spain, and will sell a stake in a separate portfolio to US firm KKR.
The global AI race is splitting into contrasting US and Chinese pathways. The US relies on technological frontier control and trusted partnerships, while China offers affordable models and local deployment, each creating different forms of international dependence.
Clashes between the US and EU are becoming the 'new normal' with competition over tech regulations at the core, a Chinese think tank analysis says, citing recent EU antitrust fines against Google.
Anthropic has reportedly agreed to a $10 billion cloud compute deal with AI startup Volta over six years, utilizing a Norwegian data center developed with Bitdeer and powered by Nvidia chips.
India's NBCC to develop 1,008 affordable housing units in Seychelles by 2029, part of a $75 million aid package, addressing housing shortage and strengthening bilateral ties.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day delivers a major twist by introducing MCU’s Jean Grey and new powers for Peter Parker, suggesting the franchise is entering a mutant era with long‑term implications for future Avengers films.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated that Western countries are conducting a hybrid campaign against Russia-Kazakhstan relations, but Moscow and Astana are deepening their strategic partnership, emphasizing mutual benefit and constructive interdependence.
The Philippines and Ukraine are exploring a "Drone Deal" framework, with initial discussions held in Kyiv between Ukrainian presidential aide Ihor Zhovkva and Philippine Undersecretary of National Defence Salvador Mison. The potential agreement aims to deepen defense ties through drone co-production, technology exchange, and cybersecurity cooperation.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze expressed optimism about restoring strategic partnership with the United States, despite recent strains over Georgia's foreign agent law and EU accession talks. Tbilisi is maintaining communication and awaits reciprocal steps from Washington.
Germany's Civil Partnership Act, enacted August 1, 2001, marked a crucial step for same-sex couples, granting legal recognition and rights despite initial discrimination. It paved the way for "marriage for all" in 2017, a hard-won victory amidst political and societal debate, though challenges like rising hate crimes persist.
Naturalized South Korean ice dancer Quan Ye announced a new partnership with Korean American skater Hannah Kihyun Kim after his previous partner, Hannah Lim, switched allegiance to Canada. The new duo faces citizenship hurdles for Olympic competition, likely debuting for South Korea in the 2027-28 season.
23% of Australians report political differences straining relationships, with younger couples (66% of 18-30 year olds) most likely to be 'politically mismatched', yet experts advise such differences need not be deal-breakers if approached with respect and open dialogue
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) shared an undated image of US and Taiwanese officials coordinating on maritime security, search, rescue, and disaster relief, underscoring US support for Taiwan amid Beijing's increased patrols east of the island.
The UK's cancellation of a military training exercise in Kenya due to unresolved disagreements over defence arrangements has strained a long-standing defence partnership, highlighting tensions over legal jurisdiction, accountability, and rules governing British forces in Kenya.
Donald Trump's second administration sees a record 27 Senate-confirmed officials leaving, facilitating a power grab by concentrating power in the presidency through acting officials, aided by recent Supreme Court rulings.
