Lebanese President Joseph Aoun last week decried Hezbollah for showing “no regard for the interests of Lebanon or the lives of its people.”
2026 AI Index Report: AI capability is accelerating, not plateauing, the US-China model gap has closed, the US leads in data centers and AI investment, and more (Stanford HAI)
Stanford HAI:
2026 AI Index Report: AI capability is accelerating, not plateauing, the US-China model gap has closed, the US leads in data centers and AI investment, and more — AI’s influence on society has never been more pronounce…
Pakistan pushing for Round 2 of “Islamabad Process” after failed Iran talks
A senior Pakistani government source told CBS News that Islamabad is in active contact with Washington and Tehran to bring them back to the negotiating table over the Iran war.
Exclusive: Strait Open For India, US “Miscalculated”, Iran’s Envoy Tells NDTV
Iran’s Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali warned of consequences that would extend well beyond the US and Iran as the American blockade starts taking shape in the Persian Gulf
The EU appoints Anthony Whelan as its top competition official; Whelan says he will press ahead with Big Tech investigations despite President Trump’s pressure (Barbara Moens/Financial Times)
Barbara Moens / Financial Times:
The EU appoints Anthony Whelan as its top competition official; Whelan says he will press ahead with Big Tech investigations despite President Trump’s pressure — Anthony Whelan, a former adviser on t…
Iranian president sides with Pope Leo as row over bizarre Trump’s ‘Jesus’ image explodes
Donald Trump published an AI-generated image overnight which appeared to show the US President dressed as Jesus Christ.
Indian refiner seeks LPG carrier in rare tender for Russian cargo
State-run Hindustan Petroleum wants to move 20,000 tonnes of gas from Ust-Luga
World’s oldest gorilla celebrates her birthday with a lavish feast
Fatou became the zoo’s most senior resident in 2024
How I squeeze more power from my portable solar panels: 11 ways to get up to 30% more
After years of testing portable solar panels, I’ve found that small adjustments to my setup can yield massive efficiency gains.
Palantir AI Closed Down the Straight and Now Trump Can’t Get it Up
The Strait of Hormuz was open on February 27, 2026. Twenty percent of the world’s oil flowed through it. No tolls. No blockade. No crisis. Then Trump slammed his little fist on the bright red Palantir “easy” button on his big desk. On…