Spain returned to the summit of international football after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time to secure the Spain World Cup victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. A dramatic extra-time strike from substitute Ferran Torres ended Argentina’s title…
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Singapore Weighs Tougher Social Media Rules to Protect Children Online
Singapore is considering stronger measures to safeguard young internet users, including the possibility of restricting access to social media platforms for people under 18 if companies fail to meet child safety standards. The proposal was announced by Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo during a forum on child…
U.S. Eases AI Chip Exports to the UAE
The United States has significantly relaxed export controls on advanced artificial intelligence chips and other sensitive technologies destined for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a major shift in bilateral technology and security cooperation. The decision grants approved Emirati entities license-free access to advanced AI hardware, including chips from companies…
US Lawmaker Questions Paramount CEO Over Alleged Political Pressure on CBS News
Questions surrounding CBS News editorial independence have intensified after a senior Democratic lawmaker sought answers from Paramount CEO David Ellison regarding allegations of political influence over the network’s coverage. The concerns centre on whether Paramount executives pressured CBS News to broadcast content favourable to US President Donald Trump or shape…
Trump to Address Voting Machine Security and Foreign Election Interference
US President Donald Trump is expected to deliver a nationally televised address on Thursday concerning newly declassified intelligence related to election security, foreign interference, and potential vulnerabilities in voting machines. The planned Trump Election Security Speech is expected to revisit concerns surrounding the 2020 presidential election while outlining findings connected…
US Dollar Climbs as Renewed Middle East Conflict Fuels Inflation and Interest Rate Concerns
The US dollar strengthened against most major currencies on Monday as renewed military hostilities in the Middle East heightened concerns over global energy supplies, inflation, and the future direction of interest rates. The latest US dollar surge followed heavy missile and drone exchanges between the United States and Iran over…
OpenAI GPT-5.6 Rollout Approval Following US Government Review
OpenAI has received approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce to move forward with a wider GPT-5.6 rollout, marking an important step in the deployment of one of the company’s most advanced artificial intelligence models. The decision follows additional technical evaluations conducted under the U.S. government’s recently introduced oversight framework…