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Trump blocks US firms from selling semiconductor software to China
The US government has directed tech companies to halt the supply of software designs used in semiconductor manufacturing to China.
Musk's DOGE used Meta AI to review federal workers' emails
Elon Musk-led US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) used Meta's Llama 2 AI model to analyze and categorize responses from federal workers, as per WIRED.
Why a severe solar storm could be catastrophic for Earth
Last year, the US government performed an exercise to test its preparedness for a catastrophic solar storm.
Trump's new drug pricing policy might hurt Indian pharma industry
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order in relation to prescription drugs. Now, US drug prices have to match the lowest rates paid by other developed countries.
US government wants Google to sell its ad tech products
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed that Google should divest its AdX advertising marketplace and DFP ad server.
Signal replica used by former Trump adviser has been hacked
The unofficial version of Signal being used by Mike Waltz, the former National Security Adviser to Donald Trump, has been compromised.
Harvard accused of training Chinese officials linked to Uyghur abuses
Harvard University has come under fire for training officials of a Chinese paramilitary organization, the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) on two occasions after the US government sanctioned the group.
India seeks equal tech-access as US allies in trade talks
In the upcoming bilateral trade agreement (BTA) negotiations, India is likely to seek equal access to critical technologies from the US government.
NYT refuses to call Pahalgam attackers 'terrorists'; government slams newspaper
The US government has pulled up The New York Times over its coverage of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people.
Trump administration mulls another $1B funding cut for Harvard University
The conflict between the US government and Harvard University is reaching new heights.
Sell TikTok to get tariff relief: Trump tells China
US President Donald Trump has proposed slashing tariff on Chinese goods, provided China allows a US firm to purchase TikTok's operations.
Making iPhones in Brazil will help Apple dodge Trump tariffs
Apple is said to be planning a major expansion of its iPhone production in Brazil.
OpenAI labels DeepSeek as 'China-controlled,' urges ban on such models
OpenAI has called out Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek as "state-subsidized" and "state-controlled," in a new policy proposal.
Most wanted crypto kingpin arrested in India—Who is Aleksej Besciokov?
A Lithuanian national and co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange Garantex, Aleksej Besciokov, has been arrested in India.
Why Trump has created a Bitcoin reserve in the US
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve," as confirmed by David Sacks, White House Crypto and AI Czar, in a post on X.
Mark Cuban offers support to laid-off US government tech workers
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban has joined the conversation surrounding a recent reshuffle of the US government's tech department, extending his support to the recently dismissed federal employees.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway paid $26.8B in taxes last year
Warren Buffett, the CEO and Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has disclosed that his company paid a mind-boggling $26.8 billion in taxes to the US government in 2024.
Trump government's $400M deal for armored Teslas—Which model is expected?
The US State Department is eyeing a major investment in Tesla, Elon Musk's famous electric vehicle (EV) company.
Deepfake of Scarlett Johansson goes viral; actor demands AI regulations
Hollywood actor Scarlett Johansson has urged the US government to restrict artificial intelligence (AI) after an unauthorized deepfake video featuring her and several other Jewish celebrities began circulating online.
No interest in acquiring TikTok, says Elon Musk
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has publicly dismissed any interest in acquiring the popular short-video app TikTok.
US military plane carrying deported Indians lands in Amritsar
A United States military aircraft, the C-17, carrying over 100 Indian nationals, landed at Shri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport in Amritsar on Wednesday afternoon.
Trump offers million federal employees 8 months' pay to quit
In a bid to drastically shrink the size of the US government, the Trump administration has offered a buyout offer to nearly two million federal employees.
TikTok to disable app in US amid looming ban: Report
TikTok is gearing up to disable its app for US users starting Sunday, The Information reported.
SpaceX rocket debris prompts Australian airline to delay flights
Australia's largest airline, Qantas, announced a series of last-minute delays to its South Africa-bound flights.
Missing American found wandering barefoot after months in Syrian prison
Travis Timmerman, a United States citizen who went missing seven months ago, was discovered in the village of Thihabiyeh near Damascus, Syria.
Explained: BJP links Adani bribery charges to George Soros, Sonia-Rahul
In the midst of the ongoing Adani Group controversy, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has linked Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to US billionaire George Soros.
Biden administration approves $1.2 billion helicopter equipment sale to India
In a major boost to India's defense capabilities, the Joe Biden administration has approved a landmark defense deal with India, estimated at $1.17 billion.
Explained: Which is the rebel group leading new Syrian counteroffensive
Rebel fighters in Syria, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have launched a major counteroffensive killing over 400. The insurgents have managed to take control of Aleppo, the country's second-largest city.
Intel gets $7.8B from US government to boost chip production
The US government has awarded Intel a whopping $7.85 billion in CHIPS Act funding, as part of its plan to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
Elon Musk accused of cyberbullying US government officials on X
Elon Musk, the co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) advisory group, has been facing backlash lately for targeting certain US government employees on social media.
Musk to summon UK MPs to 'explain threats to Americans'
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has said he will "summon" United Kingdom Members of Parliament (MPs) to the US.
Florida man arrested for plotting to blow up NYSE
Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, a 30-year-old Coral Springs, Florida resident, was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on charges of plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Anthropic partners with US government to prevent AI nuclear leaks
In a first, leading artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic has partnered with US Department of Energy's (DOE) nuclear experts.
Pentagon received 750+ reports of UFO sightings in a year
The Pentagon has witnessed a spike in reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), with 757 cases between May 2023 and June 2024.
Hacker behind billion-dollar Bitcoin heist gets 5-year sentence
Ilya "Dutch" Lichtenstein, the mastermind behind a major Bitcoin heist, has been sentenced to five years in prison by a Washington federal court after being pleaded guilty last year.
Will a third of the US government be fired?
Elon Musk and US President-elect Donald Trump have pitched a bold government reform plan.
TSMC halts chip shipments to China following US orders
The US government has ordered Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to stop delivering advanced chips to Chinese customers, according to Reuters.
Zuckerberg not liable for social media addiction in children: Judge
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been cleared of personal liability in more than two dozen lawsuits.
TSMC suspends production of advanced AI chips for Chinese firms
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has stopped the production of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) chips for Chinese firms, according to Financial Times.
Musk will implement THIS change if appointed in Trump's administration
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said he wants to cut the US government's red tape, if he gets a position in the administration and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who has clinched a historic win.
Meta gives US military access to its Llama AI models
Meta has announced that it will share its Llama artificial intelligence (AI) models with several US government agencies and contractors working on national security.
Chinese hackers target campaign phones of Trump, Vance and Harris
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating claims that Chinese hackers targeted the mobile phones of top United States political figures.
US seeks 'meaningful accountability' from India in Pannun case
The United States has called on India to ensure "meaningful accountability" in the probe into the alleged assassination plot against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
US government concerned about dependence on Chinese lithium batteries
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has raised concerns over the security risks posed by Chinese lithium batteries.
US probes leak of documents detailing Israel's plans for Iran
The United States is now probing a major leak of classified documents outlining Israel's military plans against Iran.
DJI sues US Defense Department over 'Chinese military company' label
DJI, the world's top drone maker, has sued the US Department of Defense (DoD).
Diddy's lawyers accuse US government of leaking Cassie's assault video
Sean 'Diddy' Combs's legal team has accused the US government of illegally leaking a 2016 video of the music mogul assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura.
Elon Musk believes UFO sightings are US government's secret weapons
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has weighed in on the recent spate of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings in the United States.
Mexican army opens fire on migrants, killing 6, including Indian
Six people were killed when Mexican soldiers opened fire on a truck transporting dozens of migrants near Huixtla, Chiapas state on Tuesday evening.
Microsoft acknowledges cybersecurity shortcomings, pledges to make changes
Microsoft has publicly acknowledged its shortcomings in the field of cybersecurity, and announced it will make necessary changes to rectify them.
Khalistani protester arrested for trying to disrupt Modi's US event
A Khalistani protester was arrested by New York law enforcement for attempting to disrupt Prime Minister Narendra Modi's community event at the Nassau Coliseum on Sunday.
3 Americans arrested over alleged plot to assassinate Venezuelan president
Three United States citizens have been arrested by the Venezuelan government on suspicion of planning to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro and destabilize the country.
Ex-Pentagon official says US recovered non-human specimens tied to UFOs
Luis Elizondo, a former Pentagon officer, has made startling allegations about the recovery of non-human life forms by the US government.
Pentagon's latest supercomputer will strengthen US's biodefense capabilities
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has unveiled its latest innovation, a hybrid of a supercomputer and rapid response laboratory (RRL), aimed at strengthening the nation's biodefense capabilities.
US: Undocumented immigrants paid almost $100B in taxes in 2022
A study by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) has challenged common misconceptions about the financial strain, imposed by immigration on the US government.
US considers legalizing AI jailbreaking to uncover biases, training data
The US government is currently contemplating an exemption to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) that would allow researchers to bypass the terms of service on AI tools without legal consequences.
US advises Americans in India not to visit these states
The United States Department of State has revised its travel advisory for American citizens in India, as per an announcement made on Tuesday.
AI-powered job scams on the rise: How to protect yourself
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used by scammers to create fraudulent job advertisements, according to a report from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC).
Nuclear fusion breakthrough? China's 'artificial sun' generates magnetic field
China's nuclear fusion energy quest has marked a significant milestone as its "artificial sun" reactor, Huanliu-3 (HL-3), generated a magnetic field for the first time.