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Day: December 18, 2025

Trump Administration Announces Over $11 Billion in Arms Sales to Taiwan

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Officials from former President Donald Trump’s administration have announced more than $11 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, a move that could reassure China hawks who have questioned Trump’s long-term commitment to the self-governing island. According to administration officials, the proposed arms package includes advanced military equipment aimed at strengthening Taiwan’s defensive capabilities amid rising … Read more

Privacy Advocates Warn of Risks in Meta’s New AI-Based Ad Targeting Policy

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Privacy Advocates Warn of Risks in Meta’s New AI-Based Ad Targeting Policy Privacy and digital rights advocates are raising serious concerns over a new Meta policy that allows the company to personalize advertisements based on users’ interactions with its artificial intelligence tools, warning that the move could further erode online privacy protections. Meta announced on … Read more

Roblox in Talks With Russian Authorities to Restore Access After Nationwide Ban

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Popular online gaming platform Roblox is in discussions with Russian authorities in an effort to restore access after being blocked nationwide earlier this month, a move that sparked widespread backlash among young users across the country. Russia’s media watchdog, Roskomnadzor, said on Wednesday that the U.S.-based company has signaled its willingness to bring its operations … Read more

FBI Dismantles Alleged Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Network Linked to Ransomware Groups

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in coordination with international law enforcement agencies from Germany and Finland, has taken down the online infrastructure of a cryptocurrency-based money laundering service allegedly used by global ransomware and cybercrime groups, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday. According to the DOJ, the cryptocurrency exchange known as … Read more

Millions Impacted by Data Breaches at PornHub and SoundCloud

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Global cybersecurity concerns intensified this week as popular platforms PornHub and SoundCloud confirmed that millions of users were affected by recent data breaches, raising serious questions about data protection and third-party service security. PornHub Data Breach via Mixpanel PornHub, owned by Canada-based Ethical Capital Partners, alerted users through emails and a public statement that it … Read more

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Allows Police to Access Google Search Data Without a Warrant

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania:In a landmark ruling with major implications for digital privacy, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has decided that police can access individuals’ Google search histories without obtaining a warrant. The decision, issued Tuesday, applies within Pennsylvania but is expected to influence law enforcement practices across the United States. The ruling came in a case involving … Read more

Supreme Court Defers Hearing on Chaitanya Baghel’s Arrest Challenge to January

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday deferred the hearing on a plea filed by Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, challenging his arrest by central investigative agencies. The matter is now scheduled to be heard in January. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing on behalf of Chaitanya Baghel, argued before the … Read more

Chhattisgarh High Court Imposes ₹50,000 Cost for Misuse of Review Jurisdiction

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Bilaspur: The Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed a review petition filed by a government employee, terming it a clear “abuse of the process of law,” and has imposed a cost of ₹50,000 on the petitioner. The case has a long litigation history. The petitioner had initially approached the High Court by filing a writ petition, … Read more

Avatar: Fire and Ash Sets the Box Office on Fire with Massive Advance Booking Buzz

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New Delhi,  With less than 24 hours to go before its theatrical release, James Cameron’s much-anticipated sci-fi epic Avatar: Fire and Ash is already making waves at the global box office. Strong advance bookings indicate that the third installment of the blockbuster Avatar franchise is poised for a thunderous opening, with estimates suggesting a worldwide … Read more

Lok Sabha Passes G-RAM G Bill to Replace MGNREGA After Heated Debate

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New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the G-RAM G Bill, which seeks to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), following a sharp rebuttal by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during a heated debate in the House. Participating in the discussion, Chouhan criticised the previous government’s decision to rename the … Read more

Japan Government Sued Over Alleged ‘Unconstitutional’ Climate Inaction

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Tokyo: In a landmark legal move, hundreds of citizens across Japan on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the central government, accusing it of “unconstitutional” inaction on climate change. The case marks the first compensation lawsuit in the country directly targeting the state over climate policy failures. Around 450 plaintiffs have joined the suit, arguing that … Read more

Axis Securities Recommends ‘Buy’ on TCS; Sees Over 9% Upside Despite 21% YTD Decline

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Mumbai: Brokerage firm Axis Securities has maintained a ‘Buy’ rating on shares of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), setting a target price of Rs 3,565, which implies a potential upside of more than 9% from current levels. TCS shares were trading in the green on Thursday. At last count, the stock was up 1.38% at Rs … Read more

“Smear Campaign Will Not Succeed,” Says Vijay at TVK Rally in Erode

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Tamil Nadu: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and party president Vijay on Thursday accused “vested interests” of orchestrating a smear campaign against him, asserting that such attempts would fail. He made the remarks while addressing a massive public rally at Vijayamangalam in Erode district. “This smear campaign by vested interests will not succeed,” Vijay said, … Read more

The $117 Trillion World Economy in 2025: A Snapshot of Global Power Shifts

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The global economy is projected to reach an estimated $117 trillion in 2025, highlighting both the dominance of established economic powers and the rapid rise of emerging markets, according to projections from the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook. A new Voronoi-style visualization captures this vast economic landscape by ranking countries based on their gross domestic … Read more

Grand Theft Auto Co-Creator Returns With a Novel Warning of an AI-Controlled Future

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Dan Houser, one of the original creators of the legendary Grand Theft Auto video game series, is back—this time not with a game, but with a dystopian novel that explores the dark side of artificial intelligence. After leaving Rockstar Games and founding his own company, Houser has released his debut novel A Better Paradise, a … Read more

Fallout and the Secret Behind a Successful Video Game Adaptation

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The second season of Fallout, Prime Video’s hit television series based on the popular video game franchise, has been released—further cementing its reputation as one of the most successful video game adaptations in recent years. Set in a darkly satirical, post-apocalyptic world devastated by nuclear war, Fallout won over both longtime fans of the games … Read more

Indian Scientists Model How Bird Flu Could Spread to Humans, Warn of Narrow Window to Stop Pandemic

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Indian scientists have developed a new computer-based model predicting how bird flu (H5N1) could spread to humans, warning that even a small delay in response could allow an outbreak to spiral into a full-scale pandemic. The study, conducted by researchers Philip Cherian and Gautam Menon of Ashoka University and published in BMC Public Health, uses … Read more

Dan Bongino to Step Down as FBI Deputy Director in January

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Dan Bongino has announced that he will step down from his role as deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in January, less than a year after being appointed to the position by President Donald Trump. In a post on social media platform X, Bongino thanked President Trump, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Attorney … Read more

“Maybe She’s an Angel Now”: Family of Youngest Bondi Shooting Victim Calls for Love, Not Anger

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The family of 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney, has urged the community not to let her death become a source of hatred, as they bid her a final farewell on Thursday. Matilda was among 15 people killed when two gunmen opened fire at an event marking the start … Read more

Inside Ukraine’s Secret Missile Factory: Kyiv Accelerates Its Domestic Arms Industry

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Ukraine is rapidly expanding its domestic weapons production as the war with Russia continues, with new long-range missiles now being built in highly secretive facilities across the country. In a covert factory near Kyiv, journalists were taken blindfolded to an undisclosed location where Ukraine’s latest cruise missile, known as Flamingo, is being assembled. Phones were … Read more

Warner Demands Larry Ellison’s Personal Guarantee in Paramount Bid

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Questions raised over Ellison family trust as Warner rejects $77.9 billion takeover proposal In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the media and entertainment sector, Warner has reportedly rejected a hostile takeover bid for Paramount, demanding a personal financial guarantee from Oracle founder Larry Ellison to back the proposed $77.9 billion deal. According to sources … Read more

Jasprit Bumrah Gets Into Altercation With Fan at Airport, Video Goes Viral

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New Delhi. A video of Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has gone viral on social media, showing him involved in an altercation with a fan at an airport during the check-in process. The incident reportedly took place while Bumrah was traveling amid India’s T20 International series against South Africa. According to reports, the fan was … Read more