By R Anil Kumar London/Bengaluru, June 26, 2026. The UN International Maritime Organization paused its operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz on June 25, after a vessel reported an attack, reigniting concerns about whether a preliminary…
U.S.-Iran peace deal grants access to Tehran’s nuclear sites, UN watchdog says
“The technical work has started, and we hope to be there soon,” IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said at a news conference in Japan on Friday.
Insurer warns of payout risk over use of generic shipping spare parts
The Dali case highlighted dangers of blackouts in high-risk shipping zones
ChatGPT 5.6 Release Reportedly Delayed Following Trump Administration Security Request
OpenAI has reportedly delayed the full public release of its next-generation AI model, GPT-5.6, following a formal request from the Trump administration to limit early access to a select group of government-approved entities. This raises new concerns a…
Modi to visit Seychelles as Guest of Honour for National Day Golden Jubilee celebrations
New Delhi, June 26. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a state visit to Seychelles from June 27 to 29 at the invitation of Seychelles President Dr Patrick Herminie, during which he will attend the island nation’s National Day Golden Jubilee ce…
St Bernard dogs honoured at Swiss museum
A living museum honouring the Swiss national dog’s history – and its future – is marking its first year.
Day of violence and threats in Strait of Hormuz as Iran turns back five tankers
Iranian navy reasserts control over previously unrestricted southern corridor
Despite the “DeepMind mafia” pulling billions into London AI startups, none of Demis Hassabis’ former lieutenants is building a homegrown UK frontier AI model (Tim Bradshaw/Financial Times)
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Despite the “DeepMind mafia” pulling billions into London AI startups, none of Demis Hassabis’ former lieutenants is building a homegrown UK frontier AI model — The tech sector is buzzing …
Windows Secure Boot Certificate Expiry Exposes Billions of PCs to Bootkit and Firmware Security Risks
Microsoft’s long-planned Secure Boot certificate rollover has reached a critical milestone, impacting more than just routine updates. The Microsoft Corporation KEK CA 2011 expired on June 24, 2026, the Microsoft UEFI CA 2011 expires on June 27, 2026, a…
First of seven trapped Norden-chartered vessels exits Gulf
Danish company has six vessels left in the region