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‘India's AI boom’: OpenAI reports 27-fold growth in Codex users

India is emerging as one of the fastest-growing markets for OpenAI's AI-powered coding agent Codex, highlighting the country's expanding role in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem.

Ebola Outbreak: WHO Chief Meets DRC Officials To Help Contain Rare Disease Spread |

As the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to evolve, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has arrived in the Ituri province—the epicenter of the crisis—to coordinate response efforts. With over 1,000 suspected cases reported since the outbreak was declared on May 15, 2026, the WHO is prioritizing community-led responses and calling for an urgent ceasefire to allow health workers safe access to affected areas.

Days from possible breakthrough, Trump sends Iran deal back for revision, wants stricter nuclear and Hormuz clauses: Report

Donald Trump has sought tougher terms in a proposed Iran deal, demanding stricter conditions on enriched uranium and the Strait of Hormuz, while warning military action remains possible if talks fail.

Save your Instagram content! Meta's AI could delete your account tomorrow morning

If the AI incorrectly targets your account, your appeal is reviewed by the exact same broken algorithm that banned you in the first place. You are trapped in an endless, automated rejection loop.

'Insta is dying': Meta's broken AI is leading Elon Musk's X adoption by creators at a mass scale

The contrast between the two networks is becoming stark. On Instagram, a creator might lose a decade of work because a rogue algorithm mistakenly flagged a routine comment as spam. On X, the ethos is aggressively centered around free expression and open dialogue.

'Getting family into the whole thing': Manoj Bajpayee says he received threats amid Ghooskhor Pandat row

Manoj Bajpayee recently revealed that during the backlash surrounding his upcoming Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat, he received threats and personal attacks involving his family. Read on to know more.

'Broken AI, useless products': Mark Zuckerberg might be steering Meta towards a disaster

The most glaring failure of Meta’s AI strategy is currently playing out on Instagram. In a relentless pursuit of corporate cost-cutting, the company replaced thousands of human trust-and-safety moderators with automated algorithms. The result has been catastrophic.

US Inflation is Red Hot

Inflation is re-accelerating across nearly every major category of the U.S. economy. And the red-hot reading shows a bigger challenge for the Federal Reserve under new chief Kevin Warsh.

Ghaziabad Police shoot dead main accused wanted in teen's murder on Bakrid during encounter

The main accused in the murder of 17-year-old Surya Pratap Chauhan was killed in a Ghaziabad police encounter. Carrying a Rs 50,000 reward, he opened fire on police during a checkpoint stop. A cop was injured, and one associate escaped.

'Destroying livelihood': Instagram CEO is in hiding as Meta's AI goes out of control

The current situation is nothing short of a nightmare for those who rely on the platform for their income. Independent artists, local businesses, and content creators are finding their digital storefronts and communities wiped out for supposed “inauthentic behaviour.”

VIDEO: Dutch Police toss pregnant woman to ground during husband's arrest, incident sparks outrage online

A viral video showing Dutch police forcing a pregnant woman to the ground during an arrest at a Dutch asylum centre sparked outrage online, prompting an investigation into officers’ use of force.

US Emergency Oil Reserves Hit 2-Year Low

The United States Strategic Petroleum Reserve, or SPR, is shrinking fast. Since the war with Iran began, the amount of oil in America's emergency oil stockpile has dropped by about 50 million barrels. That is a fall of 12 percent. Stocks now stand at 365 million barrels. That is the lowest level since April 2024.

The Inflation Decade: Historic Cost of Living

Prices have surged sharply this decade. The 2020s are now one of the most inflationary periods in modern American history. U.S. retail inflation has averaged 4 percent so far in the 2020s. That is the highest decade average since the 1980s.

'Protecting its kind': Instagram’s AI is banning humans while giving verified mark to bots and scammers

Worse yet, because human support has been virtually eliminated, users attempting to appeal these unfair bans find their cases reviewed by the exact same flawed AI that punished them in the first place, creating an endless, frustrating loop of automated rejection.

Gulf Tankers: One Quarter Clears Chokepoint

Some relief is finally reaching global oil markets. Bloomberg reports that 29 of 109 large non-Iranian oil tankers stranded in the Persian Gulf have now crossed the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump's IRS Deal Faces Court Scrutiny

A U.S. federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump, his family, and their lawyers to explain a controversial settlement that ended their lawsuit against the IRS.

US Fuel Crisis: Fuel Shock Reaches US School Yard

In New York, school bus operators are facing mounting pressure as diesel costs surge, squeezing margins under fixed transportation contracts.

India slashes export duties on petrol, diesel and ATF; new rates effective June 1

India has lowered export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel from June 1, reducing levies to ₹1.5, ₹13.5 and ₹9.5 per litre respectively after a fortnightly review.

Violence erupts in Paris as PSG celebrates Champions League win against Arsenal; 416 people arrested

More than 280 people were detained in Paris after violent clashes erupted during PSG's Champions League final victory celebrations. Fans stormed roads, set off flares and clashed with police, leaving officers injured and property damaged despite a massive security deployment.