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China’s desire to lead in cutting-edge AI is bumping against its aim to control it; Zhipu warned IPO investors about the burden of complying with 6+ AI rules  —  Beijing wants to lead the world in developing cutting-ed…

German police arrest five men for smuggling goods worth €30 million to Russia  Euronews.comUkraine: Raids in Germany over violation of Russia sanctions  dw.comGermany detains 5 men accused of illegally exporting goods to Russian def…

German authorities arrested five men for allegedly running a network that smuggled goods worth at least €30 million to some 20 Russian defence companies, violating EU sanctions. The suspects used front companies and conducted 16,000 deliveries. Five ot…

Gaza’s Rafah border crossing has partially reopened, allowing limited movement of Palestinians after months of closure. Israeli officials confirmed the reopening, while Egyptian media said only 50 people per direction will be permitted initially. The …

Israel reopens Gaza’s key Rafah border crossing with Egypt  BBCWhat to Know About the Rafah Border Crossing in Gaza  The New York TimesGaza-Egypt border reopens nearly two years after Israel closed it, official says  CNNLI…

Air India Express has launched a massive sale, slashing one-way fares between the UAE and India to as low as AED 320 for travel throughout 2026. This promotion, offering over five million seats, aims to make trips more affordable for millions of expatr…

Tensions between the United States and Iran are escalating amid mutual threats and fears of a wider conflict. Despite deploying a powerful naval force near Iran, US President Donald Trump expressed optimism that a nuclear agreement could be reached so…

Cryptocurrency markets fell as global equities and precious metals sold off, while bitcoin liquidations exacerbated downside moves.

Between late 2012 and the end of 2013, Musk and Epstein exchanged multiple emails discussing island visits, parties, schedules, and logistics. Some plans fell through. Others were cancelled. But the emails show Musk actively engaging in conversations a…