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US plans to send bombs to Israel in $2.8 billion weapons deal

The same class of bombs raised concerns under the Biden administration because of the risk of large civilian casualties in densely populated Gaza

Billions risk being locked out of the AI revolution due to smartphone costs

A new GSMA report finds that 3.4 billion people remain offline despite living within mobile broadband coverage, as rising component costs push smartphones further out of reach for the world's poorest.

Ambitious India out to match Hangzhou benchmark in Nagoya

The 107 medals India won in Hangzhou three years ago were a big jump from 70 in Jakarta-Palembang in 2018

Chinese defense chief warns against militarism and revisionism in veiled jab at Japan

Defense Minister Dong Jun's remarks at the Xiangshan Forum came days after a rare visit to Beijing by a delegation of Japanese lawmakers.

Messi set for Argentina farewell in Benin friendly

The 39-year-old said in August he was retiring from Argentina duty after a two-decade international career that included winning the 2022 World Cup.

Pakistan government struggles as fuel prices break records; Shehbaz ministers warn of energy crisis

Florida oyster reef restoration helped marine life return within 18 months

In Florida's Indian River Lagoon, restored oyster reefs have sparked impressive marine life revitalization. Species diversity reached parity with that of thriving reefs in a mere year, while overall invertebrate abundance required…

Don’t hold your breath for AI agreements or arms control

There have been incidents in which AI has gone rogue, cajoling, flattering or even blackmailing human operators to attain some form of agency.

Will Smith’s ‘Fresh Prince’ mansion gets 25% price cut to $22.95M, may face demolition

The iconic Fresh Prince of Bel-Air mansion is back on the market with a significant price reduction. This nearly century-old estate, familiar from the popular 1990s show, is now listed for $22.95 million. The property requires extensive…

Japan’s pork and egg prices surge as inflation continues to bite

The average retail price of pork loin this month came to ¥293 per 100 grams, hitting the highest level since the survey began in August 2003.