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Did GrokAI generate sexualised images of minors? Here’s what Elon Musk said

Elon Musk, X’s chief, said that he is unaware of naked underage images being generated by the artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, and added that it doesn’t produce anything illegal. He also said that there are exceptions when adversarial hacking of Grok prompts does something unexpected. “I am not aware of any naked underage images generated […]

How Dilbert introduced the Indian IITian into American culture | World News

Long before Silicon Valley discovered the word “Bengaluru” and well before Indian-origin CEOs became a familiar sight on Fortune 500 earnings calls, American newspapers had already been introduced to a particular kind of Indian engineer. He was impossibly smart, socially earnest, slightly baffled by corporate life, and educated at an institution most Americans could not […]

What is Dubai’s ‘Season of Wulfa’? Sheikh Hamdan unveils cultural twist to Ramadan, Eid 2026

From Hag Al Leila to Eid: Dubai’s New ‘Season of Wulfa’ Will Transform How the City Celebrates Ramadan Dubai has unveiled a major new cultural initiative designed to celebrate Emirati heritage, strengthen community bonds and honour traditions as the emirate prepares for the holy period of Hag Al Leila, Ramadan and Eid. His Highness Sheikh […]

‘Nato should be leading the way’: Donald Trump renews push to acquire Greenland, citing security concerns; links takeover to ‘Golden Dome’ defence

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his push for the United States to acquire Greenland, saying the Arctic island is vital for American national security and for the “Golden Dome” defence system he claims Washington is building.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “The […]

Billionaire Bill Ackman defends donating $10K to ICE agent who shot Minnesota woman: ’23 years ago, I was accused…’

Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman responded to backlash after donating $10,000 to an online fundraiser supporting a US immigration officer who fatally shot a Minnesota woman earlier this month.Ackman confirmed on X that he contributed to a GoFundMe campaign created to help cover any future legal costs for ICE agent Jonathan Ross. Ross is […]

‘Will boost military presence’: Denmark hits back at US’ Greenland threat; to beef up Arctic defences

Denmark has said it will strengthen its military presence in Greenland and work with NATO allies to increase activity in the Arctic, responding to criticism from the United States that Copenhagen has neglected the defence of the strategically important territory.“We will continue to strengthen our military presence in Greenland, but we will also have an […]

Ramadan Souq returns to Dubai this Jan for 25-day celebration: Dates, time, location, live performances and what to expect in Deira

Mark Your Calendars: Dubai’s Beloved Ramadan Souq Reopens This January Dubai Municipality has officially announced the much-anticipated return of the Ramadan Souq, a beloved cultural and shopping experience in the heart of Deira’s historic Grand Souq area. The fourth edition of the souq will open on January 17, 2026, at Old Municipality Street Square and […]

UAE backs US designation of Muslim brotherhood branches as terrorist organisations | World News

The UAE supports the US designation of several Muslim Brotherhood groups as terrorist organisations/Image: WAM In a decisive move that signals the growing global effort against extremist networks, the United Arab Emirates has expressed strong support for the United States’ recent designation of several Muslim Brotherhood branches in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt as terrorist organizations.The […]

The UK is watering down plans for mandatory digital ID cards after a backlash

File photo: UK PM Keir Starmer (Picture credit: AP) LONDON: The British government has watered down plans for mandatory digital identification cards, a contentious idea it had touted as a way to help control immigration. It’s the latest policy U-turn by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s embattled center-left government, which is under fire from both opposition […]

NSW heatwave kills hundreds of flying foxes, orphaning baby bats | World News

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation A devastating heatwave swept across the east coast of Australia over the weekend, resulting in an unprecedented loss of black and grey-headed flying foxes. Wildlife rescuers warn that fatalities may continue to rise as temperatures exceed 40 degrees Celsius in many coastal regions. In the Illawarra alone, approximately 500 black and […]