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Saudi Arabia unveils HUMAIN Chat: A landmark Arabic AI powered by homegrown innovation | World News

HUMAIN Chat, powered by ALLAM 34B, supports Arabic dialects, bilingual chat, and real-time search across web, iOS, and Android/Represented Image Saudi Arabia has launched HUMAIN Chat, a conversational AI app developed entirely within the Kingdom, marking a major milestone in the region’s artificial intelligence ambitions. Backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and built on […]

‘I don’t want to be defense only’: Trump’s new ‘department of war’ idea – what is it?

US President Donald Trump on Monday hinted that his administration might change the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War.While talking at a press event with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Trump said, “The Department of Defense. It didn’t sound good to me. It didn’t sound good. Defense? What are […]

‘Why my community being mocked’: Indian-origin mayor in Australia slams racist attack, steps down over dangerous driving charges

Indian-origin mayor in Australia Pradeep Tiwari condemned racist attacks as he’s stepping down temporarily from his post on allegations of dangerous driving. Pradeep Tiwari, an indian-origin mayor in Australia’s Maribyrnong, has stepped down temporarily from his post as he faces charges of dangerous driving. In a Facebook post, Tiwari condemned the racist attacks he faced […]

What Happens When a Small Town Loses Its Radio Station?

Since Congress approved President Trump’s request to claw back $1.1 billion in funding for public broadcasting, local stations in rural areas are at risk of going dark. Megan Mineiro, a congressional reporter for The New York Times, went to rural Alaska to see how the cuts affect one radio station and a town that relies […]

UAE: Public holiday confirmed for government employees on Prophet’s birthday | World News

The UAE has declared a public holiday on Friday, September 5, 2025, for Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday, enabling a long weekend/Representative Image The UAE has officially declared a public holiday for government employees to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), which falls on Friday, September 5, 2025, according to the Islamic (Hijri) calendar.As […]

Typhoon Kajiki: Storm makes landfall in Vietnam, kills three; thousands displaced

Typhoon Kajiki made landfall in Vietnam on Monday afternoon, lashing coastal provinces with winds of 118-133 km/h. Authorities confirmed on Tuesday (Aug 26) that at least three people have died and 10 others were injured, while warnings remain in place for flash floods and landslides due to heavy rainfall.One victim in Nghe An province was […]

Flying home to Kerala for Onam from UAE? Here’s how to get there at just Dh189 | World News

Travelers from the UAE can now fly to Kerala for Onam with one-way fares starting at Dh189 (₹4,270), including baggage/Representative Image As Kerala’s grandest festival, Onam, draws near, a wave of discounted airfares and festive travel packages from UAE-based airlines and agencies is enabling thousands of expatriates and tourists to travel home or explore Kerala […]

‘Very big problem’: Trump talks tough on ‘comfort women’; touches South Korea’s sensitive issue

US President Donald Trump (right) speaks during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the Oval Office of the White House (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Monday drew attention to the sensitive issue of “comfort women” during his White House meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, a […]

‘Dangerous acts of aggression’: Australia accuses Iran of plotting two antisemetic attacks; PM Albanese expels ambassador over alleged involvement

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese (Image credits: AP) Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday accused Iran of orchestrating two antisemitic attacks in Melbourne and Sydney, announcing the expulsion of Tehran’s ambassador in response.Albanese said Australian intelligence had linked Iran to arson attacks on the Lewis Continental Kitchen, a kosher food company in Sydney last […]

Mortgage loan charge: Trump says he has ‘cause’ to oust Lisa Cook; first-ever move against Fed governor

US Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump’s announcement that he was removing her from the central bank, insisting he has no authority to do so and vowing not to resign.Donald Trump posted a letter on his Truth Social platform declaring Cook’s dismissal effective immediately, citing allegations of mortgage fraud. Cook […]