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OpenAI opened a limited preview of Ultrafast mode for GPT-5.6 Sol at up to 750 output tokens per second, served on Cerebras wafer-scale hardware rather than GPUs — making its largest compute buyer a reference customer for an Nvidia rival.

Melania Trump is reportedly unhappy over speculation surrounding Donald Trump and his executive assistant Natalie Harp, as the White House pushes back against the claims.

A heated exchange broke out between Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) legislators in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly over alleged irregularities in road-laying works.

Google released Gemini 3.7 Flash on August 13 with large coding and agentic gains and the fastest output speed of 186 models measured. The listed rates are introductory, run until December 31, and double on January 1.

US export controls bar Nvidia's top chips from Chinese companies but do not clearly cover renting the same chips abroad. A bill treating remote access as an export event passed the House in January and remains stalled in the Senate.

The mid-day meal scheme is of vital significance in Bihar, where 35.6% of children under the age of five are stunted, as per the latest national family health survey. The proportion of stunted children in this age group is the highest for any state in India.

A US Air Force flight to Antarctica returned to New Zealand after Russia warned of a potentially hazardous missile launch activity over a vast area of airspace.

During a visit to mark the 30th anniversary of UK cancer charity Maggie’s, the Queen recalled how difficult it was to keep the news a secret in the days before the official announcement.

The White House hasn’t directly admitted the US Navy is assisting a limited number of oil tankers out of the strait. Brent crude, the international standard for oil prices, was at about $92 a barrel on Wednesday and has been over $90 all week, creeping up from a wartime low of $71.

South Korea and the United States have shortened their joint military drills following an order from U.S. President Donald Trump. The move comes amid growing questions over military readiness, alliance commitments and Washington’s approach to security on the Korean Peninsula.

Israel has justified its strike on a Syrian airbase, saying the operation was aimed at preventing Turkish troops from establishing a military presence there. The development highlights growing tensions involving Israel, Turkey and Syria, as regional powers seek to expand their military influence and security presence.

A startling claim by Pakistani cleric Naseer Madni has put Pakistan-based terror networks back under the spotlight. Speaking at a gathering in Bahawalnagar on August 14, Madni claimed Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed sent 10,000 terrorists to Kashmir. The figure has not been independently verified, but the remarks have renewed scrutiny of Saeed’s alleged role in terrorism targeting India.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar made headlines in July and drew reactions from several dignitaries and Bollywood celebrities.

The Pentagon is weighing a possible reduction or repositioning of U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf after months of war with Iran exposed vulnerabilities at American bases and pushed the conflict’s estimated cost to $37.5 billion. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has also sought billions in additional funding to replenish weapons and sustain military readiness. The debate could reshape America’s long-standing military footprint in West Asia.

Iran is seeking deeper strategic and security cooperation with Iraq as Tehran pushes for a regional security framework without outside powers. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf is in Baghdad for talks focused on security, economic cooperation and the future of the region.

Apart from the monetary compensation, the Harvard Medical School will make a statement, affirming that the convict's conduct was morally reprehensible. It has also made changes to its anatomical gift programme, and will establish an annual financial aid scholarship for medical students.

PV Sindhu discusses her tough Wang Zi Ying challenge, long rallies, recovery, court conditions and India's emerging badminton stars at the 2026 World Championships

Explore the political clash between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu as upcoming elections shape their contrasting strategies on the West Asia conflict, peace deals, and regional security.

A massive, devastating fire broke out at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata around 2:00 AM, trapping several guests on the upper floors as thick, toxic smoke quickly filled the building. Fire services and emergency response teams rushed to the scene to battle the intense flames, successfully rescuing multiple trapped individuals while treating several others for smoke inhalation and burn injuries.