NASA says giant China dam shifted Earth’s axis and made days shorter
China’s Three Gorges Dam has effectively changed Earth’s axis by nearly an inch since it was built nearly 18 years ago, causing our days to lengthen ever so slightly
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At least 69 people killed in a powerful earthquake that hit the Philippines
At least 69 people have been killed in a powerful earthquake that hit the Philippines.
Druze seek Sweida autonomy and turn toward Israel, adding new twist to Syria’s tensions
When Syrian government forces entered the minority Druze enclave of Sweida this summer, it backfired.
A2AS framework targets prompt injection and agentic AI security risks
AI systems are now deeply embedded in business operations, and this introduces new security risks that traditional controls are not built to handle. The newly released A2AS framework is designed to protect AI agents at runtime and prevent real-world in…
UAE: Indian bartender in Dubai wins Big Ticket Jackpot after 8 years of trying
After eight years of trying, Dubai-based Indian bartender Shiju Muthathian Veettil won Dirham 50,000 (₹12.07 lakh) in Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket draw. Three others from the UAE, Qatar, and Al Ain also won the same prize. The September promotion wraps up wi…
CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter: AstraZeneca gets a shot on Wall Street
The British government should not get complacent about AstraZeneca’s U.S. listing, as it paves the way for a full one in New York.
Taliban internet blackout has created an extreme scenario in Afghanistan with far-reaching consequences
At Kabul International Airport, there are dozens of confused looking families.
Trump rages at ‘radical left’ as US government shuts down
Trump warns “vast numbers” of federal workers could lose their jobs after Republicans and Democrats clashed over spending
Jobs, travel, national parks – what impact will US shutdown have?
Washington’s political gridlock could inflict wide-ranging miseries, as anything deemed non-essential will be put on hold.
India holds rates steady at 5.5% in line with forecast as central bank assesses earlier cuts
India’s central bank kept its policy rate unchanged at 5.5% Wednesday in line with the expectations of economists polled by Reuters.