UAE schools are implementing strict bans on sugary snacks and fizzy drinks from 2026 to boost student well-being and academic performance. Routine lunchbox checks and prohibitions on unhealthy deliveries are now in place. This initiative aims to combat…
Multiple responses from DeepSeek’s namesake chatbot confirm that the startup has expanded the context window of its flagship AI model from 128K tokens to 1M+ (Ben Jiang/South China Morning Post)
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Multiple responses from DeepSeek’s namesake chatbot confirm that the startup has expanded the context window of its flagship AI model from 128K tokens to 1M+ — The upgrade will allow DeepSeek’s …
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un sets stage for daughter as his successor: Seoul
Little is known about Kim’s daughter who made her first public appearance in 2022 but appears set to be successor.
15,000 Taka, Promise Of Salvation: Jamaat’s Open Bribe To Bangladesh Voters On Poll Day
As Bangladesh votes for its most crucial election on Thursday, the radical Jamaat-e-Islami and its leader, Shafiqur Rahman, are using religion and money to lure voters to elect the country’s first Islamist-led government.
Family Of Indian Student Killed By US Officer Gets $29 Million Settlement
The city of Seattle has reached a $29 million settlement with the family of a 23-year-old graduate student from India who was struck by a speeding police officer as she crossed a street in 2023.
Grab agrees to acquire US fintech company Stash Financial in a deal initially valued at $425M and forecasts FY 2026 revenue of $4.04B-$4.1B, below $4.13B est. (Zaheer Kachwala/Reuters)
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Grab agrees to acquire US fintech company Stash Financial in a deal initially valued at $425M and forecasts FY 2026 revenue of $4.04B-$4.1B, below $4.13B est. — Singapore’s Grab (GRAB.O) forecast fiscal 20…
Anthony Albanese raises bulldozed Australian war graves with Israeli president
Prime minister stresses importance of repairs to graves in Gaza being conducted as soon as possible in meeting with Isaac HerzogFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe prime m…
More Than A Game: Virtual Boyfriends Win Hearts In China
The popularity of otome games in China reflects a highly developed gaming industry and its desire to transform digital intimacy into financial opportunities.
Australia to send special envoy to Laos to investigate 2024 methanol poisoning deaths
Foreign minister Penny Wong expresses frustration over ‘lack of transparency’ in legal processes in Laos
Anthropic To Shoulder Some Costs As Data Center Expansions Threaten High Power Bills
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic announced initiatives to limit the impact of data centers on consumer energy prices amid increased investment in power-hungry infrastructure necessary for AI tech.