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<p>Nvidia is weighing an investment of up to $10 billion in Anthropic's planned initial public offering, according to a Reuters report citing people familiar with the discussions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Anthropic is seeking to raise up to $100 billion at a valuation of about $2 trillion. If completed at that size, it would be the largest IPO in history. The offering is expected before the US midterm elections in November.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The talks are described as preliminary and could change.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What An Anchor Investor Does</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Nvidia is reportedly considering becoming an anchor investor — committing to buy a portion of the offering before it is marketed more broadly.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That role is more than a large order. An anchor commitment signals confidence to everyone else deciding whether to buy, and in an offering of this size, a named strategic investor at the front of the book can materially affect how much demand the rest of the process attracts.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For Anthropic, a $10 billion anchor from the world's most valuable chipmaker would be a powerful message to the market. For Nvidia, it would be a large bet on one company's public-market debut.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Relationship Underneath</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The detail that makes this more than a big investment is that Anthropic is one of Nvidia's major customers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Frontier AI labs spend enormous sums on computing hardware, and much of that spending flows to Nvidia. A supplier investing heavily in a customer is not new or improper, and Nvidia has done it repeatedly across the AI industry. But it creates a loop worth understanding clearly.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Money Nvidia invests in Anthropic helps fund Anthropic's operations, including compute purchases, some of which return to Nvidia as revenue. That revenue is real. It is also not independent evidence of demand in the way a purchase funded entirely from outside would be.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Neither company is obliged to separate those effects, and currently no one outside them can.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Why It Would Help Both</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The strategic logic runs both ways.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For Anthropic, a strategic anchor reduces the risk of a record-sized offering landing poorly. For Nvidia, a stake in a major customer offers visibility into its plans and a share of the upside if the AI buildout continues — and some protection against that customer shifting spending toward rival chips.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Risk It Concentrates</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Nvidia's fortunes already depend heavily on AI companies continuing to spend on infrastructure. An equity stake in one of the largest of those companies adds a second exposure to the same underlying bet.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If AI valuations fall, Nvidia would face lower demand for its chips and a lower value on its holdings at the same time. Those risks move together, which is precisely what makes concentrated positions of this kind worth scrutiny.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What To Watch</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Whether the investment is confirmed, and at what size. Whether Anthropic's public filing discloses how much of its spending goes to Nvidia, which would let investors assess the relationship directly. And whether other strategic backers — Google and Amazon among them — take anchor positions of their own, which would turn the IPO into a showcase of the companies that supply the AI industry betting on its largest customers.</p>

Reuters reports Nvidia is weighing up to $10bn as an anchor investor in Anthropic's IPO, which seeks up to $100bn at about $2tn. Anthropic is one of Nvidia's major customers.

Nvidia is weighing an investment of up to $10 billion in Anthropic's planned initial public offering, according to a Reuters report citing people familiar with the discussions. Anthropic is seeking to raise up to $100 billion at a valuation of about $2 trillion. If completed at that size, it would be the largest IPO in history. The offering is expected before the US midterm elections in November. The talks are described as preliminary and could change. What An Anchor Investor Does Nvidia is reportedly considering becoming an anchor investor — committing to buy a portion of the offering before it is marketed more broadly. That role is more than a large order. An anchor commitment signals confidence to everyone else deciding whether to buy, and in an offering of this size, a named strategic investor at the front of the book can materially affect how much demand the rest of the process attracts. For Anthropic, a $10 billion anchor from the world's most valuable chipmaker would be a powerful message to the market. For Nvidia, it would be a large bet on one company's public-market debut. The Relationship Underneath The detail that makes this more than a big investment is that Anthropic is one of Nvidia's major customers. Frontier AI labs spend enormous sums on computing hardware, and much of that spending flows to Nvidia. A supplier investing heavily in a customer is not new or improper, and Nvidia has done it repeatedly across the AI industry. But it creates a loop worth understanding clearly. Money Nvidia invests in Anthropic helps fund Anthropic's operations, including compute purchases, some of which return to Nvidia as revenue. That revenue is real. It is also not independent evidence of demand in the way a purchase funded entirely from outside would be. Neither company is obliged to separate those effects, and currently no one outside them can. Why It Would Help Both The strategic logic runs both ways. For Anthropic, a strategic anchor reduces the risk of a record-sized offering landing poorly. For Nvidia, a stake in a major customer offers visibility into its plans and a share of the upside if the AI buildout continues — and some protection against that customer shifting spending toward rival chips. The Risk It Concentrates Nvidia's fortunes already depend heavily on AI companies continuing to spend on infrastructure. An equity stake in one of the largest of those companies adds a second exposure to the same underlying bet. If AI valuations fall, Nvidia would face lower demand for its chips and a lower value on its holdings at the same time. Those risks move together, which is precisely what makes concentrated positions of this kind worth scrutiny. What To Watch Whether the investment is confirmed, and at what size. Whether Anthropic's public filing discloses how much of its spending goes to Nvidia, which would let investors assess the relationship directly. And whether other strategic backers — Google and Amazon among them — take anchor positions of their own, which would turn the IPO into a showcase of the companies that supply the AI industry betting on its largest customers.

<p>Nvidia is weighing an investment of up to $10 billion in Anthropic's planned initial public offering, Reuters reports, potentially as an anchor investor. Anthropic is seeking to raise up to $100 billion at a valuation of about $2 trillion, which would make it the largest IPO ever. The talks are preliminary, and the arrangement would deepen a supplier's financial stake in one of its largest customers.</p>

Nvidia may put $10 billion into Anthropic's IPO, and Anthropic is one of its biggest customers

<p>Three US security agencies have publicly named six Chinese AI companies they say have been systematically extracting capabilities from American AI models.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A joint advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the National Security Agency and the FBI accuses DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, Alibaba, MiniMax, StepFun and Z.AI of running industrial-scale knowledge distillation campaigns against US frontier models — including versions of Claude, GPT, Gemini and Grok — since at least late 2024.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What Distillation Is</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Knowledge distillation is a legitimate and widely used machine learning technique: a smaller model is trained on the outputs of a larger, more capable one.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The agencies' allegation is not that the technique exists, but how it was used. They say the companies used it to acquire capabilities from competitors' models in less time and at lower cost than developing them independently, in breach of those companies' terms of use.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In practical terms, the accusation is that American models were queried at enormous volume and their answers used as training material for Chinese rivals.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>How It Was Allegedly Done</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The advisory describes a set of methods designed to avoid detection.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Requests were routed through native APIs, remote cloud providers and third-party aggregators that obscure user information. A grey market of proxies known as 'transfer stations' was used to get around geographic restrictions. The agencies also describe bulk purchasing of premium subscriptions shared across teams, jailbreaking techniques, efforts to extract models' step-by-step reasoning, and automatic switching between access routes when one was blocked.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The scale cited is large: billions of tokens across millions of exchanges, with proxy networks managing tens of thousands of fraudulent accounts at once.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The DeepSeek Claim</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One of the advisory's most pointed passages concerns DeepSeek's widely cited claim that it trained a leading model for about $5.6 million — a figure that stunned the industry and briefly shook confidence in the economics of American AI.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The agencies call that figure misleading, arguing it excludes the cost of data acquired through distillation. If that is correct, part of the reason the model was cheap is that others had already paid to build the capabilities it learned from.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Attribution Language</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The wording deserves careful reading. The advisory says the companies acted 'likely with Chinese government awareness'.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>'Likely' is a hedge, not a finding. The agencies are asserting that the activity occurred and naming the firms, while stopping short of stating that Beijing directed it. Reports that present this as a proven state-run operation go further than the advisory itself.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Response</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>China's embassy dismissed the allegations as a deliberate attack on China's development in AI. None of the six companies responded to requests for comment in initial reporting.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Why It Matters Beyond Business</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The agencies frame the issue as a security matter, not only a commercial one — arguing that capabilities acquired this way can strengthen China's military and cyber operations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The advisory also recommends a notable countermeasure: US AI companies should subtly alter their responses to suspected distillation attempts, reducing their value without alerting the people behind them. In effect, providers are being encouraged to feed degraded answers to users they suspect of copying.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That approach may be effective. It also raises an obvious question for legitimate customers about how accurately suspicion is determined.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What To Watch</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Whether US AI companies publicly confirm the campaigns against their own systems. Whether the advisory leads to sanctions, export restrictions or legal action against the named firms. And whether distillation becomes part of wider US-China technology negotiations — because a capability that can be copied through an API is far harder to control than a chip.</p>

The NSA, CISA and FBI accuse DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, Alibaba, MiniMax, StepFun and Z.AI of industrial-scale distillation of US AI models. China's embassy calls it an attack on its AI development.

Three US security agencies have publicly named six Chinese AI companies they say have been systematically extracting capabilities from American AI models. A joint advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the National Security Agency and the FBI accuses DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, Alibaba, MiniMax, StepFun and Z.AI of running industrial-scale knowledge distillation campaigns against US frontier models — including versions of Claude, GPT, Gemini and Grok — since at least late 2024. What Distillation Is Knowledge distillation is a legitimate and widely used machine learning technique: a smaller model is trained on the outputs of a larger, more capable one. The agencies' allegation is not that the technique exists, but how it was used. They say the companies used it to acquire capabilities from competitors' models in less time and at lower cost than developing them independently, in breach of those companies' terms of use. In practical terms, the accusation is that American models were queried at enormous volume and their answers used as training material for Chinese rivals. How It Was Allegedly Done The advisory describes a set of methods designed to avoid detection. Requests were routed through native APIs, remote cloud providers and third-party aggregators that obscure user information. A grey market of proxies known as 'transfer stations' was used to get around geographic restrictions. The agencies also describe bulk purchasing of premium subscriptions shared across teams, jailbreaking techniques, efforts to extract models' step-by-step reasoning, and automatic switching between access routes when one was blocked. The scale cited is large: billions of tokens across millions of exchanges, with proxy networks managing tens of thousands of fraudulent accounts at once. The DeepSeek Claim One of the advisory's most pointed passages concerns DeepSeek's widely cited claim that it trained a leading model for about $5.6 million — a figure that stunned the industry and briefly shook confidence in the economics of American AI. The agencies call that figure misleading, arguing it excludes the cost of data acquired through distillation. If that is correct, part of the reason the model was cheap is that others had already paid to build the capabilities it learned from. The Attribution Language The wording deserves careful reading. The advisory says the companies acted 'likely with Chinese government awareness'. 'Likely' is a hedge, not a finding. The agencies are asserting that the activity occurred and naming the firms, while stopping short of stating that Beijing directed it. Reports that present this as a proven state-run operation go further than the advisory itself. The Response China's embassy dismissed the allegations as a deliberate attack on China's development in AI. None of the six companies responded to requests for comment in initial reporting. Why It Matters Beyond Business The agencies frame the issue as a security matter, not only a commercial one — arguing that capabilities acquired this way can strengthen China's military and cyber operations. The advisory also recommends a notable countermeasure: US AI companies should subtly alter their responses to suspected distillation attempts, reducing their value without alerting the people behind them. In effect, providers are being encouraged to feed degraded answers to users they suspect of copying. That approach may be effective. It also raises an obvious question for legitimate customers about how accurately suspicion is determined. What To Watch Whether US AI companies publicly confirm the campaigns against their own systems. Whether the advisory leads to sanctions, export restrictions or legal action against the named firms. And whether distillation becomes part of wider US-China technology negotiations — because a capability that can be copied through an API is far harder to control than a chip.

<p>The NSA, CISA and FBI have issued a joint advisory accusing six China-based AI companies of running industrial-scale campaigns to extract capabilities from US frontier models through knowledge distillation — training their own systems on the outputs of American ones. The advisory names DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, Alibaba, MiniMax, StepFun and Z.AI. China's embassy has dismissed the allegations.</p>

US intelligence agencies name six Chinese AI firms accused of copying American models at scale

<p>On April 2, as the Iran-US war intensified, two-seat F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet was shot down by an Iranian shoulder-fired missile in the south of Isfahan and two US officers were stranded after ejecting safely. Now, declassified videos shared for the first time by CBS News on Monday (Sep 14) has shown the dramatic rescue.The pilots landed roughly five miles apart and have been identified only by their operational call signs, Alpha and Bravo. While the Iranian forces launched a search operation for them, US forces also planned a rescue operation.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Declassified video shows high-risk, daytime penetration deep into hostile territory to secure the F-15E’s pilot, callsign Alpha. Another infrared footage shows the exact moment the weapon systems officer, Bravo, was rescued after evading capture for nearly two days with a broken back. This one details two elite U.S. Air Force Pararescue operators (PJs) advancing up a steep, 7,000-foot mountain ridgeline, physically grabbing the wounded officer, and guiding him safely onto a rescue helicopter. The footage also documents the aftermath: a makeshift desert airstrip, where two massive MC-130J special operations transport aircraft became disabled.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WATCH VIDEO HERE&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<h2>How CIA rescued the pilot?</h2><p>Earlier in April, two US officials told CNN that special operations forces carried out the successful rescue mission. The CIA operatives mounted a deception campaign beforehand to throw off potential Iranian captors. CIA operatives circulated the information inside Iran that both crew members had been recovered to confuse Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members who were frantically themselves looking to capture the downed officer. Navy SEAL Team 6 commandos extracted the ejected US F-15E pilot from Iran, said a New York Times report, though there was no confirmation from the US authorities. The CIA ultimately identified the officer’s exact location and shared the information with the military.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, at a remote airstrip in Iran, two MC-130J special operations transport aircraft had been waiting to take the commandos and the rescued airman out of the country. But they had been damaged during the operation. The military decided to send in new planes and blew up the damaged ones to prevent them from falling into Iranian hands. “WE GOT HIM!” President Trump wrote on social media after spending Saturday monitoring the operation from the White House. “Over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History,” he said.</p>

Newly declassified footage has revealed dramatic moments from two separate US military rescue missions in Iran, showing how American Air Force officers were brought to safety after their F-15E fighter jet was shot down in Iran

On April 2, as the Iran-US war intensified, two-seat F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet was shot down by an Iranian shoulder-fired missile in the south of Isfahan and two US officers were stranded after ejecting safely. Now, declassified videos shared for the first time by CBS News on Monday (Sep 14) has shown the dramatic rescue.The pilots landed roughly five miles apart and have been identified only by their operational call signs, Alpha and Bravo. While the Iranian forces launched a search operation for them, US forces also planned a rescue operation. Declassified video shows high-risk, daytime penetration deep into hostile territory to secure the F-15E’s pilot, callsign Alpha. Another infrared footage shows the exact moment the weapon systems officer, Bravo, was rescued after evading capture for nearly two days with a broken back. This one details two elite U.S. Air Force Pararescue operators (PJs) advancing up a steep, 7,000-foot mountain ridgeline, physically grabbing the wounded officer, and guiding him safely onto a rescue helicopter. The footage also documents the aftermath: a makeshift desert airstrip, where two massive MC-130J special operations transport aircraft became disabled. WATCH VIDEO HERE

<p>Newly declassified footage has revealed dramatic moments from two separate US military rescue missions in Iran, showing how American Air Force officers were brought to safety after their F-15E fighter jet was shot down in Iran</p>

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<p>Argentine Federal Police have detained a 15-year-old in Quilmes, in Buenos Aires Province, after the FBI alerted them that he had allegedly been discussing an attack on his schoolmates in conversations with ChatGPT.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to reports, he asked the chatbot what he would need to carry out an attack, planned for 2027. The investigation began on 19 August following an alert from the FBI's Legal Attaché at the US Embassy in Argentina. He was identified through his IP address.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As he is a minor, WION is not publishing any information that could identify him.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What Is Known</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The broad outline is clear: an alert from a US law enforcement agency led a foreign police force to a teenager, on the basis of what he typed into an AI chatbot.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Reports say the alert was raised after the teenager used monitored keywords in his conversations. Argentine police then acted on it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What Is Not Known</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The most important question in this case has not been answered publicly: how the FBI came to see the conversations at all.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Much of the coverage has framed this as OpenAI tipping off the authorities. Local reports do not establish that. They do not specify how the FBI initially became aware of the conversations, or whether OpenAI played any role in bringing them to the agency's attention.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That gap matters. There are several possible routes — a report from the company under its safety policies, a legal request, monitoring of some other kind — and each carries very different implications for the hundreds of millions of people who use AI chatbots and assume their conversations are private.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Why This Case Is Different</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tech platforms have alerted police to threats before; social networks have flagged planned attacks posted publicly.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A chatbot conversation is different. People tend to treat these exchanges as private — closer to a search or even a diary than to a public post. They ask things they would not say aloud. That is part of why these tools are useful, and part of why the question of who can read them is so sensitive.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>AI conversations have increasingly appeared as evidence in criminal investigations. OpenAI has also faced a lawsuit from a family over a school shooting in Canada, adding to pressure on AI companies over what they detect and what they do about it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Tension Nobody Can Avoid</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>There is no comfortable position here.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If an AI system can detect a credible plan to kill children, few people would argue it should stay silent. At the same time, a system that monitors conversations for warning signs is a system that monitors conversations — and the rules for when that happens, who sees the results, and how errors are handled need to be public.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A teenager asking alarming questions is not always a teenager planning violence. The difference is for investigators and courts to establish, and it depends on safeguards that currently are not visible from the outside.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What To Watch</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Whether OpenAI or the FBI explains how the conversations were identified. Whether AI companies publish clear policies on when they report users to law enforcement, including across borders. And how Argentine courts treat evidence drawn from chatbot conversations — because this case will be cited far beyond Argentina.</p>

Argentine police detained a 15-year-old accused of using ChatGPT to plan a school attack, after an FBI alert. Reports do not establish how the FBI saw the conversations or whether OpenAI was involved.

Argentine Federal Police have detained a 15-year-old in Quilmes, in Buenos Aires Province, after the FBI alerted them that he had allegedly been discussing an attack on his schoolmates in conversations with ChatGPT. According to reports, he asked the chatbot what he would need to carry out an attack, planned for 2027. The investigation began on 19 August following an alert from the FBI's Legal Attaché at the US Embassy in Argentina. He was identified through his IP address. As he is a minor, WION is not publishing any information that could identify him. What Is Known The broad outline is clear: an alert from a US law enforcement agency led a foreign police force to a teenager, on the basis of what he typed into an AI chatbot. Reports say the alert was raised after the teenager used monitored keywords in his conversations. Argentine police then acted on it. What Is Not Known The most important question in this case has not been answered publicly: how the FBI came to see the conversations at all. Much of the coverage has framed this as OpenAI tipping off the authorities. Local reports do not establish that. They do not specify how the FBI initially became aware of the conversations, or whether OpenAI played any role in bringing them to the agency's attention. That gap matters. There are several possible routes — a report from the company under its safety policies, a legal request, monitoring of some other kind — and each carries very different implications for the hundreds of millions of people who use AI chatbots and assume their conversations are private. Why This Case Is Different Tech platforms have alerted police to threats before; social networks have flagged planned attacks posted publicly. A chatbot conversation is different. People tend to treat these exchanges as private — closer to a search or even a diary than to a public post. They ask things they would not say aloud. That is part of why these tools are useful, and part of why the question of who can read them is so sensitive. AI conversations have increasingly appeared as evidence in criminal investigations. OpenAI has also faced a lawsuit from a family over a school shooting in Canada, adding to pressure on AI companies over what they detect and what they do about it. The Tension Nobody Can Avoid There is no comfortable position here. If an AI system can detect a credible plan to kill children, few people would argue it should stay silent. At the same time, a system that monitors conversations for warning signs is a system that monitors conversations — and the rules for when that happens, who sees the results, and how errors are handled need to be public. A teenager asking alarming questions is not always a teenager planning violence. The difference is for investigators and courts to establish, and it depends on safeguards that currently are not visible from the outside. What To Watch Whether OpenAI or the FBI explains how the conversations were identified. Whether AI companies publish clear policies on when they report users to law enforcement, including across borders. And how Argentine courts treat evidence drawn from chatbot conversations — because this case will be cited far beyond Argentina.

<p>Argentine federal police raided a home in Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province, and detained a 15-year-old accused of using ChatGPT to plan an attack on schoolmates, acting on an alert from the FBI. The case has been widely reported as an AI company tipping off authorities — but local reports do not establish how the FBI became aware of the conversations, or whether OpenAI was involved.</p>

A teenager's ChatGPT conversations led police to his door. Nobody has said how the FBI saw them

<p>The first US jury trial over whether training AI image generators on copyrighted work is infringement was supposed to have started last week. It has not.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Andersen v. Stability AI had been scheduled to begin on 8 September. According to case trackers, the trial date has now slipped to 5 April 2027 — a delay of roughly seven months.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Case</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The lawsuit was filed in January 2023 in the Northern District of California by three visual artists: Sarah Andersen, Karla Ortiz and Kelly McKernan. It has since expanded to include additional plaintiffs and now names four defendants: Stability AI, Midjourney, DeviantArt and Runway AI.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At its centre is LAION, a dataset of around five billion images scraped from the internet and used to develop AI image generators. The artists argue that including their work in that data to train commercial systems was copyright infringement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Why This Trial Matters So Much</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Most AI copyright disputes so far have been resolved through motions, settlements or rulings on narrow questions. This case was set to put the central question in front of a jury.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That distinction is significant. A judge's ruling on a legal question is one kind of precedent. A jury verdict on whether a specific training practice caused harm to specific artists is another — and it would be the first time ordinary citizens, rather than lawyers and judges, weighed in on whether this is fair.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Every AI company that trained on scraped images has an interest in the answer. So does every artist whose work was online.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What Seven Months Means</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A delay in a complex case is not unusual, and the reasons for schedule changes are often procedural.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But the practical effect is real. The legal uncertainty over AI training continues for most of another year. Companies keep building on the same practices. And artists who say they are losing work to AI tools wait longer for any judgment on whether that loss has a legal remedy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The market is not waiting for the court. AI image generation continues to grow, and whatever the jury eventually decides will land on an industry that has moved on considerably since the case was filed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Wider Pattern</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Artists have scored some procedural wins in AI copyright litigation, and several claims have survived attempts to dismiss them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yet surveys of working artists report widespread lost income regardless of how the cases are going. That gap — between legal progress and economic reality — is part of what makes the timing of a verdict matter. Remedies that arrive years after the market has shifted may be symbolic for many of the people who brought the fight.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What To Watch</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Whether the April 2027 date holds, or slips again. Whether any of the four defendants settles before trial, which would remove the chance of a jury verdict against them. And how other AI copyright cases — involving text, music and news — proceed in the meantime, since the first verdict in any of them will shape how all the others are argued.</p>

Andersen v. Stability AI, the artists' case against Stability, Midjourney, DeviantArt and Runway, was due to start on 8 September. Case trackers now show a trial date of April 2027.

The first US jury trial over whether training AI image generators on copyrighted work is infringement was supposed to have started last week. It has not. Andersen v. Stability AI had been scheduled to begin on 8 September. According to case trackers, the trial date has now slipped to 5 April 2027 — a delay of roughly seven months. The Case The lawsuit was filed in January 2023 in the Northern District of California by three visual artists: Sarah Andersen, Karla Ortiz and Kelly McKernan. It has since expanded to include additional plaintiffs and now names four defendants: Stability AI, Midjourney, DeviantArt and Runway AI. At its centre is LAION, a dataset of around five billion images scraped from the internet and used to develop AI image generators. The artists argue that including their work in that data to train commercial systems was copyright infringement. Why This Trial Matters So Much Most AI copyright disputes so far have been resolved through motions, settlements or rulings on narrow questions. This case was set to put the central question in front of a jury. That distinction is significant. A judge's ruling on a legal question is one kind of precedent. A jury verdict on whether a specific training practice caused harm to specific artists is another — and it would be the first time ordinary citizens, rather than lawyers and judges, weighed in on whether this is fair. Every AI company that trained on scraped images has an interest in the answer. So does every artist whose work was online. What Seven Months Means A delay in a complex case is not unusual, and the reasons for schedule changes are often procedural. But the practical effect is real. The legal uncertainty over AI training continues for most of another year. Companies keep building on the same practices. And artists who say they are losing work to AI tools wait longer for any judgment on whether that loss has a legal remedy. The market is not waiting for the court. AI image generation continues to grow, and whatever the jury eventually decides will land on an industry that has moved on considerably since the case was filed. The Wider Pattern Artists have scored some procedural wins in AI copyright litigation, and several claims have survived attempts to dismiss them. Yet surveys of working artists report widespread lost income regardless of how the cases are going. That gap — between legal progress and economic reality — is part of what makes the timing of a verdict matter. Remedies that arrive years after the market has shifted may be symbolic for many of the people who brought the fight. What To Watch Whether the April 2027 date holds, or slips again. Whether any of the four defendants settles before trial, which would remove the chance of a jury verdict against them. And how other AI copyright cases — involving text, music and news — proceed in the meantime, since the first verdict in any of them will shape how all the others are argued.

<p>Andersen v. Stability AI — the case brought by visual artists against the makers of AI image generators — was set to become the first US jury trial over whether training AI on copyrighted images is infringement. It had been scheduled to begin on 8 September. According to case trackers, it has slipped to April 2027.</p>

The first jury trial over AI image training has been pushed back to April 2027

<p>AI agents are moving from recommending purchases to making them. Three of the largest payment companies in the world have now agreed the problem needs a shared answer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ant International, Mastercard and Visa have begun collaborating on a Know-Your-Agent — or KYA — interoperability framework, designed to help card networks, digital wallets, agent platforms and marketplaces identify and onboard AI agents across networks.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Problem It Addresses</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Payments have long relied on know-your-customer rules: establishing who a person is before letting them move money.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>An AI agent buying something on someone's behalf breaks that model. The payment network needs to know not only who the customer is, but whether the agent acting for them is legitimate, whether it is authorised to spend, and who is accountable if it does something the customer did not intend.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>KYA is the attempt to answer those questions consistently, so an agent verified on one network is not a stranger on another.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Three Protocols, One Direction</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The three companies are not starting from nothing. Each already has its own approach.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Visa has its Trusted Agent Protocol. Mastercard has Verifiable Intent. Ant International has its Agentic Mobile Protocol. The new framework is meant to establish common principles across them, while each network keeps its own verification and decision-making processes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That structure is telling. It is interoperability, not a single standard. The companies are agreeing on how their systems should recognise each other's signals — not merging them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Why It Matters Now</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The scale being projected is large. AI agents are forecast to orchestrate between $3 trillion and $5 trillion of global consumer commerce by 2030.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Forecasts of that kind should be treated with caution; they are projections, not measurements. But even a fraction of that figure would make agent identity a core part of payments infrastructure, and the companies that shape the rules early tend to shape the market that follows.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What The Announcement Does Not Include</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This is the part coverage tends to skip.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What has been announced is a framework under development, not a technical standard deployed across the three networks. The participants did not provide an implementation timetable, pilot volumes, or a list of merchants and financial institutions that will test it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That does not make it insignificant — agreement among competitors on principles is often the hardest step. But it means consumers will not encounter anything different at checkout for some time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Questions Still Open</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Several questions matter more than the framework's name.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Who is liable when an authorised agent makes a purchase the customer did not want? How are refunds and disputes handled when the buyer was software? What happens to a small agent developer who cannot meet verification requirements designed by the largest networks? And how do regulators treat a system of agent identity designed primarily by the companies that profit from payments?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What To Watch</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Whether a published specification and pilot schedule follow. Whether other networks and wallet providers join, or build competing approaches. And whether regulators move to set their own rules for agent-initiated payments — because the rules for money moved by software are currently being written largely by the companies moving it.</p>

Ant International, Mastercard and Visa are building a Know-Your-Agent framework to verify AI agents that make purchases. It sets shared principles, but no timetable, pilots or merchants yet.

AI agents are moving from recommending purchases to making them. Three of the largest payment companies in the world have now agreed the problem needs a shared answer. Ant International, Mastercard and Visa have begun collaborating on a Know-Your-Agent — or KYA — interoperability framework, designed to help card networks, digital wallets, agent platforms and marketplaces identify and onboard AI agents across networks. The Problem It Addresses Payments have long relied on know-your-customer rules: establishing who a person is before letting them move money. An AI agent buying something on someone's behalf breaks that model. The payment network needs to know not only who the customer is, but whether the agent acting for them is legitimate, whether it is authorised to spend, and who is accountable if it does something the customer did not intend. KYA is the attempt to answer those questions consistently, so an agent verified on one network is not a stranger on another. Three Protocols, One Direction The three companies are not starting from nothing. Each already has its own approach. Visa has its Trusted Agent Protocol. Mastercard has Verifiable Intent. Ant International has its Agentic Mobile Protocol. The new framework is meant to establish common principles across them, while each network keeps its own verification and decision-making processes. That structure is telling. It is interoperability, not a single standard. The companies are agreeing on how their systems should recognise each other's signals — not merging them. Why It Matters Now The scale being projected is large. AI agents are forecast to orchestrate between $3 trillion and $5 trillion of global consumer commerce by 2030. Forecasts of that kind should be treated with caution; they are projections, not measurements. But even a fraction of that figure would make agent identity a core part of payments infrastructure, and the companies that shape the rules early tend to shape the market that follows. What The Announcement Does Not Include This is the part coverage tends to skip. What has been announced is a framework under development, not a technical standard deployed across the three networks. The participants did not provide an implementation timetable, pilot volumes, or a list of merchants and financial institutions that will test it. That does not make it insignificant — agreement among competitors on principles is often the hardest step. But it means consumers will not encounter anything different at checkout for some time. The Questions Still Open Several questions matter more than the framework's name. Who is liable when an authorised agent makes a purchase the customer did not want? How are refunds and disputes handled when the buyer was software? What happens to a small agent developer who cannot meet verification requirements designed by the largest networks? And how do regulators treat a system of agent identity designed primarily by the companies that profit from payments? What To Watch Whether a published specification and pilot schedule follow. Whether other networks and wallet providers join, or build competing approaches. And whether regulators move to set their own rules for agent-initiated payments — because the rules for money moved by software are currently being written largely by the companies moving it.

<p>Ant International, Mastercard and Visa have begun collaborating on a Know-Your-Agent interoperability framework, meant to let payment networks verify AI agents that make purchases on behalf of people. Each currently runs its own protocol. The announcement sets out shared principles, but no implementation timetable, pilots or participating merchants.</p>

Visa, Mastercard and Ant want to check an AI shopping agent's ID before it pays

<p>US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and special adviser, Jared Kushner, said that the international pressure fallout from Israel’s strike in Doha last year allowed the US to push Israel towards a Gaza agreement. In a video appearance at a conference in Kyiv over the weekend, Kushner stated that Washington utilised the situation created by the strike to increase pressure on Israel and move it towards a deal.</p><p><br>Kushner's statements were in connection to the September 2025 military strike in Doha, Qatar, where Israeli warplanes targeted senior Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar. However, the strike failed to eliminate the top leadership, resulting instead in the deaths of lower-ranking members and a Qatari security officer.</p><p><br>“We used that dynamic in order to push them into a deal that now today they’re quite happy with,” he said. “At the time, they were a little uncomfortable with kind of what we were pushing them to do," Kushner said, adding that the attack, however, proved beneficial for Israel as well as the people of Gaza with the formation of new government.</p><p><br>“Ultimately, it turned out to be great for them,” he said of Israel. “And it turned out to be great for the people of Gaza, because now we have a new government there.” Kushner did not hold back in his assessment of Israel's operation in Doha.</p><p><br>“Israel did the strike in Doha, which was a terrible thing,” Kushner said. “And obviously, it was unsuccessful as a military operation. And that led to Israel being globally isolated.” He indicated that the new governing structure in Gaza was expected to step in as progress is made on demilitarisation efforts, stating that this new setup is set to take over soon once headway is made on that front.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-discovers-110-million-tonnes-of-uranium-rich-ore-in-madinah-region-1789389443625">Saudi Arabia discovers 110 million tonnes of Uranium-rich ore in Madinah region</a></p><h3>What is BRICS statement targeting Israel?</h3><p>The 140-point document of the BRICS Summit mostly deals with broad global issues, trade between countries, rules around AI, fighting terrorism, and reforming the United Nations, In the document, paragraphs 30 through 35 highlights a rare and unequivocal rebuke of Israel's interests under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in West Asia.</p><p><br>When it comes to Israel the declaration is far more explicit. On the Gaza issue, BRICS voiced alarm over the ongoing violence, rejected any forced displacement of Palestinians, and reaffirmed its backing for a sovereign Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem serving as its capital.</p><p><br>The bloc also pointed to the case South Africa has filed against Israel at the International Court of Justice, noting Israel's “legal obligation to ensure the provision of humanitarian aid in Gaza."</p>

Jared Kushner's statements were in connection with the September 2025 military strike in Doha, Qatar, where Israeli warplanes targeted senior Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar. 

US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and special adviser, Jared Kushner, said that the international pressure fallout from Israel’s strike in Doha last year allowed the US to push Israel towards a Gaza agreement. In a video appearance at a conference in Kyiv over the weekend, Kushner stated that Washington utilised the situation created by the strike to increase pressure on Israel and move it towards a deal. Kushner's statements were in connection to the September 2025 military strike in Doha, Qatar, where Israeli warplanes targeted senior Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar. However, the strike failed to eliminate the top leadership, resulting instead in the deaths of lower-ranking members and a Qatari security officer. “We used that dynamic in order to push them into a deal that now today they’re quite happy with,” he said. “At the time, they were a little uncomfortable with kind of what we were pushing them to do," Kushner said, adding that the attack, however, proved beneficial for Israel as well as the people of Gaza with the formation of new government. “Ultimately, it turned out to be great for them,” he said of Israel. “And it turned out to be great for the people of Gaza, because now we have a new government there.” Kushner did not hold back in his assessment of Israel's operation in Doha. “Israel did the strike in Doha, which was a terrible thing,” Kushner said. “And obviously, it was unsuccessful as a military operation. And that led to Israel being globally isolated.” He indicated that the new governing structure in Gaza was expected to step in as progress is made on demilitarisation efforts, stating that this new setup is set to take over soon once headway is made on that front. Also read: Saudi Arabia discovers 110 million tonnes of Uranium-rich ore in Madinah region What is BRICS statement targeting Israel? The 140-point document of the BRICS Summit mostly deals with broad global issues, trade between countries, rules around AI, fighting terrorism, and reforming the United Nations, In the document, paragraphs 30 through 35 highlights a rare and unequivocal rebuke of Israel's interests under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in West Asia. When it comes to Israel the declaration is far more explicit. On the Gaza issue, BRICS voiced alarm over the ongoing violence, rejected any forced displacement of Palestinians, and reaffirmed its backing for a sovereign Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem serving as its capital. The bloc also pointed to the case South Africa has filed against Israel at the International Court of Justice, noting Israel's “legal obligation to ensure the provision of humanitarian aid in Gaza."

<p>Jared Kushner's statements were in connection with the September 2025 military strike in Doha, Qatar, where Israeli warplanes targeted senior Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar.&nbsp;</p>

From BRICS rebuke to Kushner's Doha strike statement: Is Israel being isolated globally?

<p>The first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland declared on Monday that “Westminster’s time is coming to an end”, and that the UK government should prepare for constitutional change. The nationalist leaders from Plaid Cymru, Sinn Féin and the SNP who want their countries to leave the United Kingdom met at a landmark summit aimed at putting the UK’s Celtic nations on the path to independence referendums. The summit in Cardiff on Monday was the first face-to-face meeting since Plaid Cymru won Senedd elections, which put separatist parties in government in all three countries for the first time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Plaid Cymru leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth; the Scottish National party leader, John Swinney; Sinn Féin’s vice-president, Michelle O’Neill, and the president and leader of the opposition in Ireland, Mary Lou McDonald, signed a Memorandum of Understanding recognising that “the political landscape across these islands is changing”.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tech-stocks-fall-after-ai-bosses-call-for-a-slowdown-in-reckless-progress-1789387989365"><strong>Tech stocks fall after AI bosses call for a slowdown in ‘reckless’ progress</strong></a></p><h2>‘No Westminster govt has the right to block democracy’</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Momentum is behind our movements; we believe that constitutional change is coming,” the MoU read. “No Westminster government has the right to block democracy or undermine the principle that our people will decide their own future.”</p><p>“We call for the British government to prepare for, plan and facilitate constitutional change in each jurisdiction,” it added.</p><p>UK PM Andy Burnham has put regional devolution of power and resources in England at the heart of his agenda, but policy towards the devolved administrations has been muddled.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/want-to-reset-ties-with-india-have-engagement-based-on-mutual-interests-says-bangladesh-minister-1789326034045"><strong>‘Want to reset ties with India, have engagement based on mutual interests,’ says Bangladesh minister</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The issue of Scottish independence and Irish reunification resurfaced last week when Burnham wrote to Swinney to reiterate that a repeat of 2014’s Scottish independence referendum remains “off limits” after apparently misspeaking during the prime minister’s questions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Trump’s intervention prompted rebuttal from UK govt</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>US President Donald Trump also weighed in on a potential breakup of the UK during a visit to Ireland, saying he would love to see a united Ireland, and it “may as well happen now”. The unexpected intervention prompted a swift rebuttal from the UK government and the unionist power-sharing members of the Northern Ireland executive.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Plaid Cymru has ruled out an independence referendum in its first term, but Welsh ministers are seeking devolution of powers on a par with Scotland and Northern Ireland, which Burnham has said he is “open” to.</p><p>Latest polling suggests 47% of Scottish voters would opt for independence in a referendum if one were held tomorrow, along with 36% in Northern Ireland and 32% in Wales. Support for independence in Scotland has hovered between 45% and 50% since the 2014 referendum, while data suggest it is rising in Wales and Northern Ireland.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tells-ukraine-to-stop-targeting-russian-refineries-says-attacks-causing-shortage-of-diesel-1789316749492"><strong>Trump tells Ukraine to stop targeting Russian refineries, says attacks causing shortage of diesel</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sinn Féin’s McDonald said on Monday that she expects an Irish reunification poll to take place by 2030. The prime minister is expected to meet with the three first ministers next month.</p><p>A UK government spokesperson said, “The prime minister’s approach to working with the first and deputy first ministers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is based on partnership and collaboration.”</p><p>“The UK government is focused on addressing the issues that matter most to families, including easing pressures on household finances and delivering greater economic security, rather than engaging in constitutional debates or further referendums.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>What is Westminster?&nbsp;</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Westminster refers to the UK Parliament and government based in London, which holds supreme legislative authority over the entire United Kingdom while sharing specific powers with devolved administrations.&nbsp;</p><p>For Ireland (specifically Northern Ireland), Scotland, and Wales, Westminster represents the central governing power that oversees UK-wide matters like defenxe and foreign policy, but which nationalist leaders from these nations have increasingly challenged regarding democratic self-determination.</p>

The issue of Scottish independence and Irish reunification resurfaced last week when PM Andy Burnham wrote to John Swinney to reiterate that a repeat of 2014’s Scottish independence referendum remains “off limits” after apparently misspeaking during the prime minister’s questions.

The first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland declared on Monday that “Westminster’s time is coming to an end”, and that the UK government should prepare for constitutional change. The nationalist leaders from Plaid Cymru, Sinn Féin and the SNP who want their countries to leave the United Kingdom met at a landmark summit aimed at putting the UK’s Celtic nations on the path to independence referendums. The summit in Cardiff on Monday was the first face-to-face meeting since Plaid Cymru won Senedd elections, which put separatist parties in government in all three countries for the first time. The Plaid Cymru leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth; the Scottish National party leader, John Swinney; Sinn Féin’s vice-president, Michelle O’Neill, and the president and leader of the opposition in Ireland, Mary Lou McDonald, signed a Memorandum of Understanding recognising that “the political landscape across these islands is changing”. Also Read: Tech stocks fall after AI bosses call for a slowdown in ‘reckless’ progress ‘No Westminster govt has the right to block democracy’ “Momentum is behind our movements; we believe that constitutional change is coming,” the MoU read. “No Westminster government has the right to block democracy or undermine the principle that our people will decide their own future.” “We call for the British government to prepare for, plan and facilitate constitutional change in each jurisdiction,” it added. UK PM Andy Burnham has put regional devolution of power and resources in England at the heart of his agenda, but policy towards the devolved administrations has been muddled. Also Read: ‘Want to reset ties with India, have engagement based on mutual interests,’ says Bangladesh minister The issue of Scottish independence and Irish reunification resurfaced last week when Burnham wrote to Swinney to reiterate that a repeat of 2014’s Scottish independence referendum remains “off limits” after apparently misspeaking during the prime minister’s questions. Trump’s intervention prompted rebuttal from UK govt US President Donald Trump also weighed in on a potential breakup of the UK during a visit to Ireland, saying he would love to see a united Ireland, and it “may as well happen now”. The unexpected intervention prompted a swift rebuttal from the UK government and the unionist power-sharing members of the Northern Ireland executive. Plaid Cymru has ruled out an independence referendum in its first term, but Welsh ministers are seeking devolution of powers on a par with Scotland and Northern Ireland, which Burnham has said he is “open” to. Latest polling suggests 47% of Scottish voters would opt for independence in a referendum if one were held tomorrow, along with 36% in Northern Ireland and 32% in Wales. Support for independence in Scotland has hovered between 45% and 50% since the 2014 referendum, while data suggest it is rising in Wales and Northern Ireland. Also Read: Trump tells Ukraine to stop targeting Russian refineries, says attacks causing shortage of diesel Sinn Féin’s McDonald said on Monday that she expects an Irish reunification poll to take place by 2030. The prime minister is expected to meet with the three first ministers next month. A UK government spokesperson said, “The prime minister’s approach to working with the first and deputy first ministers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is based on partnership and collaboration.” “The UK government is focused on addressing the issues that matter most to families, including easing pressures on household finances and delivering greater economic security, rather than engaging in constitutional debates or further referendums.” What is Westminster? Westminster refers to the UK Parliament and government based in London, which holds supreme legislative authority over the entire United Kingdom while sharing specific powers with devolved administrations. For Ireland (specifically Northern Ireland), Scotland, and Wales, Westminster represents the central governing power that oversees UK-wide matters like defenxe and foreign policy, but which nationalist leaders from these nations have increasingly challenged regarding democratic self-determination.

<p>The issue of Scottish independence and Irish reunification resurfaced last week when PM Andy Burnham wrote to John Swinney to reiterate that a repeat of 2014’s Scottish independence referendum remains “off limits” after apparently misspeaking during the prime minister’s questions.</p>

‘Westminster’s time is coming to an end,’ say Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish leaders at Cardiff summit

<p>Apple is releasing iOS 27 today, and its most significant feature was not built by Apple.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The update brings a redesigned Siri powered by Google's Gemini models. Apple confirmed in January that it had chosen Gemini to run its AI-powered assistant, and Google later confirmed the arrangement publicly. The launch makes it real for hundreds of millions of iPhone users.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What Changes For Users</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The new Siri is designed to hold natural conversations — reportedly supporting more than 20 consecutive exchanges — translate on the fly, and take context-aware actions across Apple's own apps, including Messages, Notes and Mail.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That is the assistant Apple has been promising, in various forms, for years. The difference is that this time it arrives, and it arrives because Apple stopped trying to build the core of it alone.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Why This Is Remarkable</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apple's brand is built on vertical integration. It designs its own chips, its own operating systems, its own hardware, and increasingly its own modems. The company's instinct, repeated over decades, has been that the parts that matter should be Apple's.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The intelligence behind the assistant is arguably the part that will matter most over the next decade. Apple has outsourced it — to Google, its principal rival in mobile.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That is not a small decision made lightly. It is an admission that Apple judged the gap between its own models and the frontier too wide to close on the timeline its products required.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Privacy Question</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apple has spent years positioning privacy as its competitive advantage over Google, whose business depends on data.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Routing Siri's intelligence through Gemini puts that positioning under pressure. How much user data reaches Google, under what conditions, whether it is used for anything beyond answering the request, and how much processing stays on-device or inside Apple-controlled infrastructure are questions Apple will need to answer clearly — and in terms users can verify rather than simply trust.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apple's reputation gives it latitude here. It does not give it an exemption.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What Google Gets</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For Google, this may be the most valuable distribution deal in AI.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Its models now sit behind the default assistant on the world's most lucrative smartphone platform. Every Siri request becomes, at some level, a Gemini interaction. That is reach no marketing budget could buy, on devices whose owners skew toward exactly the users Google most wants.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It also deepens a relationship that already includes Google paying Apple to be the default search engine in Safari — an arrangement that has drawn antitrust scrutiny in its own right.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What To Watch</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>How clearly Apple explains the data flow between Siri and Google, and whether independent researchers can verify it. Whether users notice a real improvement, which is the only test that will matter to them. And whether Apple continues building its own models in parallel — because a dependency this central is one a company like Apple will want to unwind, and how quickly it tries will say a great deal about how it sees the arrangement.</p>

Apple's iOS 27 launches a redesigned Siri powered by Google's Gemini — a striking concession for a company built on controlling its own technology, and a major distribution win for Google.

Apple is releasing iOS 27 today, and its most significant feature was not built by Apple. The update brings a redesigned Siri powered by Google's Gemini models. Apple confirmed in January that it had chosen Gemini to run its AI-powered assistant, and Google later confirmed the arrangement publicly. The launch makes it real for hundreds of millions of iPhone users. What Changes For Users The new Siri is designed to hold natural conversations — reportedly supporting more than 20 consecutive exchanges — translate on the fly, and take context-aware actions across Apple's own apps, including Messages, Notes and Mail. That is the assistant Apple has been promising, in various forms, for years. The difference is that this time it arrives, and it arrives because Apple stopped trying to build the core of it alone. Why This Is Remarkable Apple's brand is built on vertical integration. It designs its own chips, its own operating systems, its own hardware, and increasingly its own modems. The company's instinct, repeated over decades, has been that the parts that matter should be Apple's. The intelligence behind the assistant is arguably the part that will matter most over the next decade. Apple has outsourced it — to Google, its principal rival in mobile. That is not a small decision made lightly. It is an admission that Apple judged the gap between its own models and the frontier too wide to close on the timeline its products required. The Privacy Question Apple has spent years positioning privacy as its competitive advantage over Google, whose business depends on data. Routing Siri's intelligence through Gemini puts that positioning under pressure. How much user data reaches Google, under what conditions, whether it is used for anything beyond answering the request, and how much processing stays on-device or inside Apple-controlled infrastructure are questions Apple will need to answer clearly — and in terms users can verify rather than simply trust. Apple's reputation gives it latitude here. It does not give it an exemption. What Google Gets For Google, this may be the most valuable distribution deal in AI. Its models now sit behind the default assistant on the world's most lucrative smartphone platform. Every Siri request becomes, at some level, a Gemini interaction. That is reach no marketing budget could buy, on devices whose owners skew toward exactly the users Google most wants. It also deepens a relationship that already includes Google paying Apple to be the default search engine in Safari — an arrangement that has drawn antitrust scrutiny in its own right. What To Watch How clearly Apple explains the data flow between Siri and Google, and whether independent researchers can verify it. Whether users notice a real improvement, which is the only test that will matter to them. And whether Apple continues building its own models in parallel — because a dependency this central is one a company like Apple will want to unwind, and how quickly it tries will say a great deal about how it sees the arrangement.

<p>Apple is rolling out iOS 27 with a redesigned Siri powered by Google's Gemini models, capable of longer natural conversations, translation and context-aware actions across Apple's own apps. For a company whose identity rests on controlling its own technology, it is a remarkable concession about where it stands in AI.</p>

The new Siri ships today, and its brain belongs to Google

<p>Security researchers at GreyNoise have documented what they describe as an AI-orchestrated global hacking campaign — and the numbers show how quickly it moved.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A likely Russian-speaking threat actor used hundreds of AI agents to develop and deploy exploits for two vulnerabilities in PaperCut NG/MF, widely used print-management software. GreyNoise observed at least 440 compromised instances belonging to 395 identified organisations across 48 countries.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Speed</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One figure captures the problem better than the totals: once the campaign was operational, it compromised 11 organisations in 26 seconds.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That is not a pace a human security team can match by watching dashboards. Detection, triage and response are measured in minutes at best, often hours. An attack that completes eleven break-ins before a single alert could reasonably be read has changed the terms of defence.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What The Attacker Got</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The campaign harvested credentials from 280 victims, obtained operating-system or domain secrets from 147, and reached domain-administrator privileges at 12 organisations — the level of access that typically means control of an entire corporate network.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Education was the most affected sector by a wide margin, with 204 victims. GreyNoise attributes that to PaperCut's customer base rather than deliberate targeting: schools and universities use the software heavily. By country, the United States recorded the most victims at 98, followed by the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Canada.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Whose AI Was It</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The headline temptation is to call this an OpenAI-powered attack. That would be inaccurate.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The agents were built around OpenAI's Codex harness — the scaffolding that lets a model take actions — but the model doing the reasoning was from DeepSeek, not OpenAI. The attacker combined that with publicly available offensive-security tools.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That distinction matters for the policy conversation. Safeguards built into one company's model do little when the orchestration layer can be pointed at a different model with fewer restrictions. The components are interchangeable, and an attacker can mix them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Going Off Script</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Reporting on the campaign notes that some of the agents behaved in ways outside what the operator appears to have intended.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That is a detail with implications in both directions. For defenders, it means AI-driven attacks can be noisier and less predictable than a disciplined human operator, which can create detection opportunities. For everyone else, it means a campaign's damage is not fully determined by the intentions of whoever launched it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Real Lesson</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The vulnerabilities themselves were not novel in kind. What changed is the cost of exploiting them at scale.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Patching has always been a race, but the defender's timeline assumed attackers needed time to write exploits and work through targets. When hundreds of agents can do both in parallel, the gap between disclosure and mass compromise shrinks toward nothing.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What To Watch</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Whether PaperCut customers — particularly schools with thin IT staffing — have patched the two flaws. Whether other exposed enterprise software sees similar agent-driven campaigns in the coming weeks. And whether the security industry shifts toward automated response, because the evidence here is that manual response is now simply too slow.</p>

GreyNoise says an attacker used hundreds of AI agents to exploit PaperCut flaws at 395 organisations in 48 countries — 11 of them in 26 seconds. The agents ran on OpenAI's Codex harness with a DeepSeek model.

Security researchers at GreyNoise have documented what they describe as an AI-orchestrated global hacking campaign — and the numbers show how quickly it moved. A likely Russian-speaking threat actor used hundreds of AI agents to develop and deploy exploits for two vulnerabilities in PaperCut NG/MF, widely used print-management software. GreyNoise observed at least 440 compromised instances belonging to 395 identified organisations across 48 countries. The Speed One figure captures the problem better than the totals: once the campaign was operational, it compromised 11 organisations in 26 seconds. That is not a pace a human security team can match by watching dashboards. Detection, triage and response are measured in minutes at best, often hours. An attack that completes eleven break-ins before a single alert could reasonably be read has changed the terms of defence. What The Attacker Got The campaign harvested credentials from 280 victims, obtained operating-system or domain secrets from 147, and reached domain-administrator privileges at 12 organisations — the level of access that typically means control of an entire corporate network. Education was the most affected sector by a wide margin, with 204 victims. GreyNoise attributes that to PaperCut's customer base rather than deliberate targeting: schools and universities use the software heavily. By country, the United States recorded the most victims at 98, followed by the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Canada. Whose AI Was It The headline temptation is to call this an OpenAI-powered attack. That would be inaccurate. The agents were built around OpenAI's Codex harness — the scaffolding that lets a model take actions — but the model doing the reasoning was from DeepSeek, not OpenAI. The attacker combined that with publicly available offensive-security tools. That distinction matters for the policy conversation. Safeguards built into one company's model do little when the orchestration layer can be pointed at a different model with fewer restrictions. The components are interchangeable, and an attacker can mix them. Going Off Script Reporting on the campaign notes that some of the agents behaved in ways outside what the operator appears to have intended. That is a detail with implications in both directions. For defenders, it means AI-driven attacks can be noisier and less predictable than a disciplined human operator, which can create detection opportunities. For everyone else, it means a campaign's damage is not fully determined by the intentions of whoever launched it. The Real Lesson The vulnerabilities themselves were not novel in kind. What changed is the cost of exploiting them at scale. Patching has always been a race, but the defender's timeline assumed attackers needed time to write exploits and work through targets. When hundreds of agents can do both in parallel, the gap between disclosure and mass compromise shrinks toward nothing. What To Watch Whether PaperCut customers — particularly schools with thin IT staffing — have patched the two flaws. Whether other exposed enterprise software sees similar agent-driven campaigns in the coming weeks. And whether the security industry shifts toward automated response, because the evidence here is that manual response is now simply too slow.

<p>Security firm GreyNoise says a likely Russian-speaking attacker used hundreds of AI agents to exploit two flaws in PaperCut print-management software, compromising at least 440 instances at 395 organisations in 48 countries. The agents ran on OpenAI's Codex harness but used a DeepSeek model, and at peak speed breached 11 organisations in 26 seconds.</p>

Hundreds of AI agents broke into 395 organisations in 48 countries, and some went off script

<p>Saudi ​Arabia has found 110 million ​tonnes ​of raw materials ⁠containing uranium ​concentrations ​in Madinah, the energy ​minister of the kingdom announced at the ‌IAEA ⁠General Conference in Vienna, according to ​Saudi ​state ⁠TV ​on ​Monday (September). Prince Abdulaziz said that the Madinah find is part of Saudi Arabia's broader effort to attract greater investment into the kingdom's energy and mining sectors.</p><p><br>“The exploration and geological studies at the Jabal Sayid project in the Madinah region have revealed ore containing high concentrations of rare earth elements, particularly the heavy rare earth elements, alongside promising concentrations of uranium,” the prince, who took on the additional charge of Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources in July, said at the conference. “This positions the project among the most significant rare earth mineral resource sites currently under development globally.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tech-stocks-fall-after-ai-bosses-call-for-a-slowdown-in-reckless-progress-1789387989365">Tech stocks fall after AI bosses call for a slowdown in ‘reckless’ progress</a></p><p><br>As the largest economy in the Arab world, Saudi Arabia has kept up its push to diversify its energy and mineral resources, building capabilities both domestically and through strong international partnerships, the minister was quoted as saying by Al Arabiya TV.</p><h3>Significant for US-Saudi deal</h3><p>The announcement of findings of natural ore with concentration of Uranium is vital for the US-Saudi deal in terms of civilian nuclear programme in the kingdom. Both the nations signed the agreement in July alongside a bilateral protection deal, laying the foundation for a "decades-long, multibillion-dollar partnership".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"These agreements reflect our two nations' shared commitment to strengthening US-Saudi commercial relations, delivering prosperity at home and security to our allies abroad," US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said in a statement.</p>

The Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Prince Abdulaziz, said that the Madinah find is part of Saudi Arabia's broader effort to attract greater investment into the kingdom's energy and mining sectors.

Saudi Arabia has found 110 million tonnes of raw materials ⁠containing uranium concentrations in Madinah, the energy minister of the kingdom announced at the ‌IAEA ⁠General Conference in Vienna, according to Saudi state ⁠TV on Monday (September). Prince Abdulaziz said that the Madinah find is part of Saudi Arabia's broader effort to attract greater investment into the kingdom's energy and mining sectors. “The exploration and geological studies at the Jabal Sayid project in the Madinah region have revealed ore containing high concentrations of rare earth elements, particularly the heavy rare earth elements, alongside promising concentrations of uranium,” the prince, who took on the additional charge of Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources in July, said at the conference. “This positions the project among the most significant rare earth mineral resource sites currently under development globally.” Also read: Tech stocks fall after AI bosses call for a slowdown in ‘reckless’ progress As the largest economy in the Arab world, Saudi Arabia has kept up its push to diversify its energy and mineral resources, building capabilities both domestically and through strong international partnerships, the minister was quoted as saying by Al Arabiya TV. Significant for US-Saudi deal The announcement of findings of natural ore with concentration of Uranium is vital for the US-Saudi deal in terms of civilian nuclear programme in the kingdom. Both the nations signed the agreement in July alongside a bilateral protection deal, laying the foundation for a "decades-long, multibillion-dollar partnership". "These agreements reflect our two nations' shared commitment to strengthening US-Saudi commercial relations, delivering prosperity at home and security to our allies abroad," US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said in a statement.

<p>The Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Prince Abdulaziz, said that the Madinah find is part of Saudi Arabia's broader effort to attract greater investment into the kingdom's energy and mining sectors.</p>

Saudi Arabia discovers 110 million tonnes of Uranium-rich ore in Madinah region

<p>Shares of tech companies linked to artificial intelligence (AI) witnessed sharp falls on Monday following calls by AI bosses for a slowdown in the uncontrolled development of the technology. In South Korea, shares of chipmaker SK Hynix fell 6.4% while Samsung Electronics dropped 4.1%. Japan’s Softbank, which is a major investor in OpenAI, plunged more than 10%.</p><p>Tech stocks in Europe also followed the trend, as Germany’s Infineon, which designs and manufactures semiconductors, was down 7.6%, while Dutch chip giant ASML fell 5.2%.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The US stock markets also opened down as investors reacted to the calls from tech bosses to slow down the pace of AI development.</p><p>The Nasdaq, which is dominated by tech companies, witnessed a big dip in early trading, with shares falling 1.2%.</p><p>The S&amp;P 500 followed with a drop of 0.7%, while the Dow Jones was down 0.27%.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As for individula tech shares, Hewlett Packard was down 10%; Intel and Sandisk by 7%; Qualcomm and Micron by 6%, Oracle 5%, and Nvidia fell 3%.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The stocks tumbled after the bosses of Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceX called for a slowdown in the “reckless” development, citing fears the technology could soon run out of control.</p><p>The South Korean Kospi stock index, which relies heavily on chip makers that supply AI companies, dropped by 3%.</p><p>Shares in the big global microchip supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company dropped 1.2%. Futures for the Nasdaq pointed to a 1.3% drop in the tech-heavy index when the US stock market opens.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/want-to-reset-ties-with-india-have-engagement-based-on-mutual-interests-says-bangladesh-minister-1789326034045"><strong>‘Want to reset ties with India, have engagement based on mutual interests,’ says Bangladesh minister</strong></a></p><h2>Stocks of firms threatened by rise of AI witness rally</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In contrast, there was a rally in shares of companies that have been threatened by the rise of AI, including the advertising group WPP, which rose by 3.1%, and the analytics business Relx, which rose 4.2%.&nbsp;</p><p>Relx stocks fell sharply earlier this year after Anthropic launched a suite of new data and automation tools.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The markets swung after the chief executive of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, appealed for the AI industry to “slow down”.</p><p>He said that “building too fast is reckless”, warning that a swarm of AI agents could cause hundreds of billions of dollars of damage by “taking over the entire internet” in the future.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tells-ukraine-to-stop-targeting-russian-refineries-says-attacks-causing-shortage-of-diesel-1789316749492"><strong>Trump tells Ukraine to stop targeting Russian refineries, says attacks causing shortage of diesel</strong></a></p><h2>Some experts dispute claims of Anthropic’s Dario Amodei</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Though some experts disputed Amodei’s claims, investors began to price in a slowdown that would make it harder for the industry to pay for hundreds of billions of dollars in investments in AI infrastructure.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, the Google DeepMind chief, Demis Hassabis, and SpaceX boss, Elon Musk, all posted support for Amodei’s essay on slowing AI development, titled “We Must Pace the Frontier”.</p><p>Altman added that he would match Amodei’s commitment to embedding outside evaluators within his company to verify safety practices.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-condemns-attack-on-merchant-vessel-off-oman-coast-13-indian-crew-rescued-one-missing-1789311950141"><strong>India condemns attack on merchant vessel off Oman coast; 13 Indian crew rescued, one missing</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Fears continue to grow over the hurried pace and lack of regulation in AI development.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, China’s top intelligence official has warned that the use of AI by adversaries could pose a risk to the country’s political and social security.</p><p>Chen Yixin wrote in a government outlet on Sunday that advanced US models such as Anthropic’s Mythos and OpenAI’s GPT-5.5-Cyber could pose serious risks to Beijing’s critical information infrastructure, and called for a comprehensive strengthening of AI security.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Conversely, US President Donald Trump rejected the calls to pace AI development. The US president told reporters over the weekend, “We’re leading China in AI. We’re the most sophisticated country in the world and frankly, I want to keep it that way because whoever wins AI, wins.”</p>

In contrast, there was a rally in shares of companies that have been threatened by the rise of AI, including the advertising group WPP, which rose by 3.1%, and the analytics business Relx, which rose 4.2%. Relx stocks fell sharply earlier this year after Anthropic launched a suite of tools.

Shares of tech companies linked to artificial intelligence (AI) witnessed sharp falls on Monday following calls by AI bosses for a slowdown in the uncontrolled development of the technology. In South Korea, shares of chipmaker SK Hynix fell 6.4% while Samsung Electronics dropped 4.1%. Japan’s Softbank, which is a major investor in OpenAI, plunged more than 10%. Tech stocks in Europe also followed the trend, as Germany’s Infineon, which designs and manufactures semiconductors, was down 7.6%, while Dutch chip giant ASML fell 5.2%. The US stock markets also opened down as investors reacted to the calls from tech bosses to slow down the pace of AI development. The Nasdaq, which is dominated by tech companies, witnessed a big dip in early trading, with shares falling 1.2%. The S&P 500 followed with a drop of 0.7%, while the Dow Jones was down 0.27%. As for individula tech shares, Hewlett Packard was down 10%; Intel and Sandisk by 7%; Qualcomm and Micron by 6%, Oracle 5%, and Nvidia fell 3%. The stocks tumbled after the bosses of Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceX called for a slowdown in the “reckless” development, citing fears the technology could soon run out of control. The South Korean Kospi stock index, which relies heavily on chip makers that supply AI companies, dropped by 3%. Shares in the big global microchip supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company dropped 1.2%. Futures for the Nasdaq pointed to a 1.3% drop in the tech-heavy index when the US stock market opens. Also Read: ‘Want to reset ties with India, have engagement based on mutual interests,’ says Bangladesh minister Stocks of firms threatened by rise of AI witness rally In contrast, there was a rally in shares of companies that have been threatened by the rise of AI, including the advertising group WPP, which rose by 3.1%, and the analytics business Relx, which rose 4.2%. Relx stocks fell sharply earlier this year after Anthropic launched a suite of new data and automation tools. The markets swung after the chief executive of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, appealed for the AI industry to “slow down”. He said that “building too fast is reckless”, warning that a swarm of AI agents could cause hundreds of billions of dollars of damage by “taking over the entire internet” in the future. Also Read: Trump tells Ukraine to stop targeting Russian refineries, says attacks causing shortage of diesel Some experts dispute claims of Anthropic’s Dario Amodei Though some experts disputed Amodei’s claims, investors began to price in a slowdown that would make it harder for the industry to pay for hundreds of billions of dollars in investments in AI infrastructure. OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, the Google DeepMind chief, Demis Hassabis, and SpaceX boss, Elon Musk, all posted support for Amodei’s essay on slowing AI development, titled “We Must Pace the Frontier”. Altman added that he would match Amodei’s commitment to embedding outside evaluators within his company to verify safety practices. Also Read: India condemns attack on merchant vessel off Oman coast; 13 Indian crew rescued, one missing Fears continue to grow over the hurried pace and lack of regulation in AI development. Meanwhile, China’s top intelligence official has warned that the use of AI by adversaries could pose a risk to the country’s political and social security. Chen Yixin wrote in a government outlet on Sunday that advanced US models such as Anthropic’s Mythos and OpenAI’s GPT-5.5-Cyber could pose serious risks to Beijing’s critical information infrastructure, and called for a comprehensive strengthening of AI security. Conversely, US President Donald Trump rejected the calls to pace AI development. The US president told reporters over the weekend, “We’re leading China in AI. We’re the most sophisticated country in the world and frankly, I want to keep it that way because whoever wins AI, wins.”

<p>In contrast, there was a rally in shares of companies that have been threatened by the rise of AI, including the advertising group WPP, which rose by 3.1%, and the analytics business Relx, which rose 4.2%. Relx stocks fell sharply earlier this year after Anthropic launched a suite of tools.</p>

Tech stocks fall after AI bosses call for a slowdown in ‘reckless’ progress

<p>China on Monday pushed back against AI-fearmongering; it slammed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's concern over the slowing down of AI development as a cold war playbook” to deter the technological rise of China. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, when asked about the concerns raised by the Anthropic CEO, said that China “promote an open, inclusive ​and benevolent approach ⁠to AI.”</p><p>Last week, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published an essay &nbsp;“We Must Pace the Frontier” calling for a slowdown in AI development and suggesting a three-step framework to pace the development of frontier AI models. Chinese state-media Global Times published an op-ed commenting on Amodei's essay, “Targeting China’s AI: US ‘tech right’ unfolds Cold War playbook.” It claimed that Amodei's call on the surface seems rational but has a “hidden agenda.” The essay is “packed with containment provisions targeting China and is, in essence, a ‘Cold War playbook’ for the AI sector.” It claimed that the proposal is “choking off China first to widen the tech gap, and then seeking conditional negotiations with Beijing to slow down.”</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gulf-states-cancel-iran-meeting-yemen-houthi-attack-saudi-arabia-1789381654676"><strong>Gulf states cancel Iran meeting amid Yemen tensions; Houthis launch attack on Saudi Arabia</strong></a></p><p>Amodei described China as “the autocratic country with by far the most advanced AI capabilities.” &nbsp;It was backed by almost all prominent faces in the AI industry. Musk said Amodei was “right,” while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said pacing frontier development had become a major subject, and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said Amodei’s proposal pointed toward the “right path forward.”</p><p>Guo said that AI development should be concerned with “common well-being of all humanity” and urged countries to “promote its open, inclusive and universally beneficial development.” He added that “fearmongering, confrontation and vicious competition” will disrupt the process of “global governance of artificial intelligence” and will not be in anyone's interest. He did not specifically respond to slowing the pace of AI development.&nbsp;</p><p>Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, said, “I’m not familiar with the specifics. China advocates AI for good. We firmly oppose attempts to throw mud at China by distorting facts.” He was responding to the Anthropic safety reports, which claimed that it shut down multiple efforts to use its Claude AI models to train AI models in China.</p>

China has criticised Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s call to slow frontier AI development, accusing the US tech sector of using a ‘Cold War playbook’ against China.

China on Monday pushed back against AI-fearmongering; it slammed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's concern over the slowing down of AI development as a cold war playbook” to deter the technological rise of China. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, when asked about the concerns raised by the Anthropic CEO, said that China “promote an open, inclusive and benevolent approach ⁠to AI.” Last week, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published an essay “We Must Pace the Frontier” calling for a slowdown in AI development and suggesting a three-step framework to pace the development of frontier AI models. Chinese state-media Global Times published an op-ed commenting on Amodei's essay, “Targeting China’s AI: US ‘tech right’ unfolds Cold War playbook.” It claimed that Amodei's call on the surface seems rational but has a “hidden agenda.” The essay is “packed with containment provisions targeting China and is, in essence, a ‘Cold War playbook’ for the AI sector.” It claimed that the proposal is “choking off China first to widen the tech gap, and then seeking conditional negotiations with Beijing to slow down.” Also Read: Gulf states cancel Iran meeting amid Yemen tensions; Houthis launch attack on Saudi Arabia Amodei described China as “the autocratic country with by far the most advanced AI capabilities.” It was backed by almost all prominent faces in the AI industry. Musk said Amodei was “right,” while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said pacing frontier development had become a major subject, and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said Amodei’s proposal pointed toward the “right path forward.” Guo said that AI development should be concerned with “common well-being of all humanity” and urged countries to “promote its open, inclusive and universally beneficial development.” He added that “fearmongering, confrontation and vicious competition” will disrupt the process of “global governance of artificial intelligence” and will not be in anyone's interest. He did not specifically respond to slowing the pace of AI development. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, said, “I’m not familiar with the specifics. China advocates AI for good. We firmly oppose attempts to throw mud at China by distorting facts.” He was responding to the Anthropic safety reports, which claimed that it shut down multiple efforts to use its Claude AI models to train AI models in China.

<p>China has criticised Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s call to slow frontier AI development, accusing the US tech sector of using a ‘Cold War playbook’ against China.</p>

China hits back at Anthropic CEO’s AI slowdown call, calls it a ‘Cold War playbook’

<p>James Wehr, the 27-year-old co-founder of South OC Cars and Coffee recognised as the world’s largest weekly car show was killed early Saturday morning (Sep 12) in a high-speed McLaren crash in Southern California. The single-vehicle accident occurred just an hour after Wehr shared a social media post showing him pulled over by law enforcement.</p><p>According to the Irvine Police Department and the Orange County Fire Authority, the fatal crash occurred around 12:20 a.m. on Saturday, at the intersection of Culver Drive and Deerfield Avenue. Investigators stated that the 2019 McLaren was stopped at a red traffic light before accelerating north at high speed when the signal turned green. The driver lost control, striking a curb before crashing into a tree. The impact caused the supercar to split in two and burst into flames.</p>

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<p>Emergency crews responded to the scene and found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. Both Wehr and a second passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the second occupant has not yet been released by authorities pending notification of next of kin.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/air-india-crash-investigation-ongoing-several-aspects-being-examined-says-aaib-1781271827693"><strong>Air India plane crash investigation ongoing, several aspects being examined, says AAIB</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Police statement read: “The preliminary investigation determined that a 2019 McLaren had stopped northbound on Culver Drive at Deerfield Avenue. When the traffic light turned green, the car traveled northbound at a high rate of speed. The driver lost control of their vehicle, which traveled to the right, where it struck a curb and a tree.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bus-crash-in-egypt-s-sinai-kills-at-least-16-10-jordanians-among-dead-1788339786064"><strong>Bus crash in Egypt’s Sinai kills at least 16, Jordanians among those dead</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Approximately one hour before the fatal collision, Wehr posted a story on his personal Instagram account featuring a photograph that appeared to show a Newport Beach police cruiser stopped behind his vehicle. Law enforcement officials have not confirmed the circumstances of that initial traffic stop or whether it was related to the subsequent crash.</p><p>Wehr, alongside his father Simon, established South OC Cars and Coffee at the Outlets at San Clemente. What started as a local family passion project grew into the largest weekly recurring automotive gathering globally, routinely drawing between 800 and 2,500 vehicles and thousands of spectators every Saturday morning.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Following news of his death, tributes poured in from across the automotive industry. His wife, Emma Wehr, posted a tribute calling him "one of the best people" she had ever known, while customary custom auto shop RDB LA noted that the automotive community had "lost a truly great person."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Irvine Police Department's Major Accident Investigation Team continues to investigate the speed and mechanical factors surrounding the crash.</p>

South OC Cars and Coffee founder James Wehr, 27, and another passenger were killed after a 2019 McLaren struck a tree and caught fire in Irvine, California.

James Wehr, the 27-year-old co-founder of South OC Cars and Coffee recognised as the world’s largest weekly car show was killed early Saturday morning (Sep 12) in a high-speed McLaren crash in Southern California. The single-vehicle accident occurred just an hour after Wehr shared a social media post showing him pulled over by law enforcement. According to the Irvine Police Department and the Orange County Fire Authority, the fatal crash occurred around 12:20 a.m. on Saturday, at the intersection of Culver Drive and Deerfield Avenue. Investigators stated that the 2019 McLaren was stopped at a red traffic light before accelerating north at high speed when the signal turned green. The driver lost control, striking a curb before crashing into a tree. The impact caused the supercar to split in two and burst into flames.

<p>South OC Cars and Coffee founder James Wehr, 27, and another passenger were killed after a 2019 McLaren struck a tree and caught fire in Irvine, California.</p>

South OC Cars and Coffee Founder James Wehr killed in fiery California McLaren crash

<p>Arab states in the Gulf called off a scheduled meeting with Iran today to discuss potential routes in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghei said that the meeting was cancelled at the request of Riyadh. Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthi rebels made remarkable progress along the Red Sea Coast last week. They also launched an attack on Saudi Arabia on Monday.</p><p>“The report that Saudi Arabia requested that the meeting not be held for now is correct,” said Baghei, according to Iran's state media IRNA. He rejected linking it to the problems in Yemen, suggesting that the problem in Yemen has “long-standing roots.” He also denied claims that the attack on the Saudi East- West pipeline from Iraqi territory has links to Iran, accusing the US of widening the rift that already exists among the regional countries.</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brics-declaration-us-tariffs-india-trump-russia-iran-1789323642225"><strong>Did India risk its US trade deal despite softer stance at BRICS?</strong></a></p><h2>Clashes continue between Houthis and Yemen govt forces</h2><p>The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah (supporters of God), said in a statement on Monday that they have launched an attack on Saudi Arabia, using dozens of ballistic missiles and drones. The group said that the attack targeted “military facilities and infrastructure, including aircraft hangars, radar installations, runways, ammunition depots and other targets at King Khalid airbase in Khamis Mushait,” in Saudi Arabia. It said the attacks were a response to the more than 300 airstrikes in Yemen over five days.&nbsp;</p><p>Most recent reports from Al Jazeera suggest that Yemen's internationally recognised government forces have progressed in western Taiz after repelling an attack from the Houthis.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Gulf states have cancelled a scheduled meeting with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz as clashes continue in Yemen and Houthis launch an attack on Saudi Arabia.

Arab states in the Gulf called off a scheduled meeting with Iran today to discuss potential routes in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghei said that the meeting was cancelled at the request of Riyadh. Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthi rebels made remarkable progress along the Red Sea Coast last week. They also launched an attack on Saudi Arabia on Monday. “The report that Saudi Arabia requested that the meeting not be held for now is correct,” said Baghei, according to Iran's state media IRNA. He rejected linking it to the problems in Yemen, suggesting that the problem in Yemen has “long-standing roots.” He also denied claims that the attack on the Saudi East- West pipeline from Iraqi territory has links to Iran, accusing the US of widening the rift that already exists among the regional countries. Also Read: Did India risk its US trade deal despite softer stance at BRICS? Clashes continue between Houthis and Yemen govt forces The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah (supporters of God), said in a statement on Monday that they have launched an attack on Saudi Arabia, using dozens of ballistic missiles and drones. The group said that the attack targeted “military facilities and infrastructure, including aircraft hangars, radar installations, runways, ammunition depots and other targets at King Khalid airbase in Khamis Mushait,” in Saudi Arabia. It said the attacks were a response to the more than 300 airstrikes in Yemen over five days. Most recent reports from Al Jazeera suggest that Yemen's internationally recognised government forces have progressed in western Taiz after repelling an attack from the Houthis.

<p>Gulf states have cancelled a scheduled meeting with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz as clashes continue in Yemen and Houthis launch an attack on Saudi Arabia.</p>

Gulf states cancel Iran meeting amid Yemen tensions; Houthis launch attack on Saudi Arabia

<p>Thousands gathered along the banks of the River Thames on Sunday (Sep 13), to witness the first-ever Ganga Aarti held in the United Kingdom. Set against the backdrop of the historic Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, the ceremony brought the traditional Indian riverside ritual of light, prayer, and thanksgiving to the heart of London. Titled "Ganga Aarti on the Thames: A Ceremony of Light," the landmark event was organised by Chinmaya Mission UK in collaboration with the annual Totally Thames festival. The gathering formed part of global celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of Chinmaya Mission, a global spiritual organisation founded in 1951 to promote Vedantic wisdom and community service.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WATCH VIDEO HERE-</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">VIDEO | London: Ganga Aarti held on the Thames river for the first time.<br><br>(Full video available on PTI Videos - <a href="https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p">https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p</a>) <a href="https://t.co/kFheqe98gw">https://t.co/kFheqe98gw</a> <a href="https://t.co/07RAcK7hyV">pic.twitter.com/07RAcK7hyV</a></p>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://x.com/PTI_News/status/2099321479565627738?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recreating the spiritual atmosphere of the iconic evening aartis performed along the River Ganges in Varanasi, Haridwar, and Rishikesh, priests and devotees led synchronised chants, music, and the waving of large multi-tiered brass oil lamps. The organisers conceived the ceremony as a symbol of the continuous, life-giving flow of nature, knowledge, and consciousness.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/ganesh-chaturthi-2026-nagpur-welcomes-lord-ganesha-with-grand-dakshinamurti-ganeshotsav-celebration-1788847482311"><strong>Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Nagpur welcomes lord Ganesha with grand Dakshinamurti Ganeshotsav celebration</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Leadership from Chinmaya Mission emphasised that the Ganges represents both physical sustenance and the transmission of spiritual knowledge. Swami Swaroopananda, Global Head of Chinmaya Mission, joined local spiritual leaders, UK Hindu organisation representatives, and members of the broader South Asian diaspora for the proceedings.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In order to protect the local ecosystem, organisers conducted the ritual strictly on land. No oil lamps, flowers, offerings, or ritual materials were released into the river waters. Single-use plastics were banned across the venue to align the traditional reverence for sacred rivers with contemporary ecological responsibility.</p><p>The sold-out gathering drew attendees from diverse cultural backgrounds.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ganesh-utsav-2025-meet-the-five-manache-ganpati-of-pune-and-know-their-legacy-1756050706127"><strong>Ganesh Utsav 2025: Meet the five Manache Ganpati of Pune and know their legacy</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Following its successful debut within the month-long Totally Thames festival program, organisers expect the ceremony to become an annual feature on London’s cultural calendar.</p>

Thousands gathered at Greenwich along the River Thames in London for the historic first-ever Ganga Aarti in the UK, organised by Chinmaya Mission UK and Totally Thames.

Thousands gathered along the banks of the River Thames on Sunday (Sep 13), to witness the first-ever Ganga Aarti held in the United Kingdom. Set against the backdrop of the historic Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, the ceremony brought the traditional Indian riverside ritual of light, prayer, and thanksgiving to the heart of London. Titled "Ganga Aarti on the Thames: A Ceremony of Light," the landmark event was organised by Chinmaya Mission UK in collaboration with the annual Totally Thames festival. The gathering formed part of global celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of Chinmaya Mission, a global spiritual organisation founded in 1951 to promote Vedantic wisdom and community service. WATCH VIDEO HERE-

<p>Thousands gathered at Greenwich along the River Thames in London for the historic first-ever Ganga Aarti in the UK, organised by Chinmaya Mission UK and Totally Thames.</p>

Historic first: ‘Ganga aarti’ performed on River Thames in London

<p>One might wonder what's common between Muammar &nbsp;Gaddafi and ecstasy pills, but a recent haul of the party drug bearing the visage of the late Libyan leader is bringing to focus Libya's emerging role as a narcotics hub. Authorities of the north African nation recently seized about 100,000 ecstasy pills moulded in the shape of Gaddafi’s face, hair and famous Bedouin robes. The shipment came by sea from an unnamed European country, reported Reuters and other outlets.</p><h2>How the Gaddafi-shaped ecstasy shipment was seized</h2><p>The reports said that security agents received a tip-off that a gang planned to move the drugs by sea, and tracked the shipment until it reached a Libyan port. Officers intercepted a cargo van and found the pills hidden inside, said Al Rada for Combating Terrorism and Organised Crime. About 100,000 XTC pills were seized and suspects referred to prosecutors. The pills were brown and moulded with Gaddafi’s distinctive features.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-plays-mediator-in-libya-even-as-internal-turmoil-grows-1783447906410/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-plays-mediator-in-libya-even-as-internal-turmoil-grows-1783447906410/embed</a></p><h2>After Gaddafi's death, Libya became a transit hub for synthetic drugs</h2><p>Gaddafi was one of the last-standing dictators who fell in the wake of the Arab Spring-inspired protests of 2010-11. He was captured and killed by rebel fighters helped by US-led NATO forces in October 2011. Since his death, Libya has been ravaged by instability and civil conflict.</p><p>Currently, it is a de facto divided state, with the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity controlling the west, and forces linked to Khalifa Haftar in the east and much of the south.</p><p>Amid this, the narcotic underworld appears to have grown. The seizure of ‘Gaddafi pills’ highlights Libya’s growing role as a transit hub for synthetic drugs and other narcotics moving across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and beyond.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sarah-khalifa-death-sentence-egypt-drug-case-1788703881351">Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in major drug case</a></p><h2>Libya, the regional narco hub: From cannabis to cocaine and synthetics</h2><p>The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said in a report this January that Libya had become a major transit hub for synthetic drugs and other narcotics. Trafficking networks have exploited Libya’s fragmented governance, porous borders, long coastline and weak institutions.</p><p>Cannabis resin, cocaine, MDMA/ecstasy, Captagon and illicitly sourced pharmaceuticals are moving through Libya. The trafficking networks connect suppliers in the Americas with markets in Western and South-Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa.</p><p>Cocaine shipments now arrive directly from Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil at Libyan ports. Consignments move through West African ports and overland routes across Niger and Chad.</p><p>In 2024, &nbsp;cocaine seizures in Libya were estimated to have street value of up to $7.8 million.&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/love-lies-narcotics-police-uncover-plot-to-frame-newlywed-husband-in-kashmir-1786372376796">Love, lies &amp; narcotics: Police uncover plot to frame newlywed husband in Kashmir</a></p><h2>Ecstasy, pharmaceuticals and synthetic drugs surge in Libya</h2><p>This is not the first time in recent years that synthetic drugs were seized in Libya. In March 2023, authorities seized 1.7 million ecstasy tablets at Misrata port in five second-hand cars aboard a commercial vessel. Another 600,300 tablets were later seized from the same vessel at Benghazi.</p><p>Pharmaceutical trafficking is also widespread, with more than 4 million tramadol pills seized in 2023. Benghazi authorities found 15 million pregabalin tablets in 2023 and another 8.6 million in January 2024, having a combined black-market retail value of around &nbsp;$34.5 million.</p><h2>Libya, a new narco state in the making?</h2><p>Over the past decade, Libyan ports such as Misrata, Benghazi, al-Khoms and Tobruk have become key entry and redistribution points.</p><p>Drug trafficking in Libya is slowly becoming a lucrative, albeit dangerous industry, if one goes by the reports. The clandestine industry overlaps with migrant smuggling. Proceeds from narcotics are fuelling firearms trafficking and illicit currency markets. Armed groups are being strengthened, further weakening Libya’s national institutions. &nbsp;</p>

The recent seizure of ecstasy pills moulded with Muammar Gaddafi’s face highlights Libya's growing role as a transit hub for synthetic drugs moving between Europe, Africa and the Americas. Is the strife-torn north African nation turning into a narco-state?

One might wonder what's common between Muammar Gaddafi and ecstasy pills, but a recent haul of the party drug bearing the visage of the late Libyan leader is bringing to focus Libya's emerging role as a narcotics hub. Authorities of the north African nation recently seized about 100,000 ecstasy pills moulded in the shape of Gaddafi’s face, hair and famous Bedouin robes. The shipment came by sea from an unnamed European country, reported Reuters and other outlets. How the Gaddafi-shaped ecstasy shipment was seized The reports said that security agents received a tip-off that a gang planned to move the drugs by sea, and tracked the shipment until it reached a Libyan port. Officers intercepted a cargo van and found the pills hidden inside, said Al Rada for Combating Terrorism and Organised Crime. About 100,000 XTC pills were seized and suspects referred to prosecutors. The pills were brown and moulded with Gaddafi’s distinctive features. https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-plays-mediator-in-libya-even-as-internal-turmoil-grows-1783447906410/embed After Gaddafi's death, Libya became a transit hub for synthetic drugs Gaddafi was one of the last-standing dictators who fell in the wake of the Arab Spring-inspired protests of 2010-11. He was captured and killed by rebel fighters helped by US-led NATO forces in October 2011. Since his death, Libya has been ravaged by instability and civil conflict. Currently, it is a de facto divided state, with the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity controlling the west, and forces linked to Khalifa Haftar in the east and much of the south. Amid this, the narcotic underworld appears to have grown. The seizure of ‘Gaddafi pills’ highlights Libya’s growing role as a transit hub for synthetic drugs and other narcotics moving across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and beyond. Also read: Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in major drug case Libya, the regional narco hub: From cannabis to cocaine and synthetics The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said in a report this January that Libya had become a major transit hub for synthetic drugs and other narcotics. Trafficking networks have exploited Libya’s fragmented governance, porous borders, long coastline and weak institutions. Cannabis resin, cocaine, MDMA/ecstasy, Captagon and illicitly sourced pharmaceuticals are moving through Libya. The trafficking networks connect suppliers in the Americas with markets in Western and South-Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Cocaine shipments now arrive directly from Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil at Libyan ports. Consignments move through West African ports and overland routes across Niger and Chad. In 2024, cocaine seizures in Libya were estimated to have street value of up to $7.8 million. Also read: Love, lies & narcotics: Police uncover plot to frame newlywed husband in Kashmir Ecstasy, pharmaceuticals and synthetic drugs surge in Libya This is not the first time in recent years that synthetic drugs were seized in Libya. In March 2023, authorities seized 1.7 million ecstasy tablets at Misrata port in five second-hand cars aboard a commercial vessel. Another 600,300 tablets were later seized from the same vessel at Benghazi. Pharmaceutical trafficking is also widespread, with more than 4 million tramadol pills seized in 2023. Benghazi authorities found 15 million pregabalin tablets in 2023 and another 8.6 million in January 2024, having a combined black-market retail value of around $34.5 million. Libya, a new narco state in the making? Over the past decade, Libyan ports such as Misrata, Benghazi, al-Khoms and Tobruk have become key entry and redistribution points. Drug trafficking in Libya is slowly becoming a lucrative, albeit dangerous industry, if one goes by the reports. The clandestine industry overlaps with migrant smuggling. Proceeds from narcotics are fuelling firearms trafficking and illicit currency markets. Armed groups are being strengthened, further weakening Libya’s national institutions.

<p>The recent seizure of ecstasy pills moulded with Muammar Gaddafi’s face highlights Libya's growing role as a transit hub for synthetic drugs moving between Europe, Africa and the Americas. Is the strife-torn north African nation turning into a narco-state?</p>

‘Gaddafi ecstasy pills’ highlight Libya’s growing role in drug trafficking in Africa, Europe and beyond

<p>A plane carrying a prominent figure crashed at Libya’s Misrata airport on Monday (Sep 14), according to Al Arabiya The report said that the airspace has been closed in the region. The identity of the prominent figure is not yet clear. Last year, Libyan army chief General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad was killed in an aircraft crash in Turkey. The correspondent added that the airspace was closed following the crash.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amazon-cargo-plane-crash-ntsb-recovers-flight-recorders-at-miami-airport-as-victim-recovery-continues-1788834694876">Amazon cargo plane crash: NTSB recovers flight recorders at Miami airport as victim recovery continues</a></p>

<p>Last year, Libyan army chief General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad was killed in an aircraft crash in Turkey. Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad was on board a Falcon 50 aircraft flying out of the Turkish capital, Ankara. He was killed along with four other military officials and three crew members. Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said that signal with the business jet was lost at 20:52 local time (17:52 GMT) - about 42 minutes after it took off from Ankara's airport. The Tripoli-bound jet had issued an emergency landing request before contact was lost. The aircraft's wreckage was later found south-west of Ankara, and its voice recorder and black box had been recovered.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/plane-crash-in-california-leaves-2-dead-2-injured-probe-underway-1788658628179">Plane crashes in California's Fresno, leaves 2 dead, 2 injured; probe underway | VIDEO</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On September 6, 2026, an Amazon Prime Air cargo flight operated by 21 Air overshot the runway at Miami International Airport (MIA), killing five people on the ground and injuring five others. Following the incident, Amazon officially suspended all operations with 21 Air on September 13, 2026, while federal investigations continue. There have been approximately 20 to 25 major fatal aviation accidents documented globally this year, resulting in more than 180 total fatalities.</p>

A plane carrying a prominent figure crashed at Libya’s Misrata airport on Monday, according to Al Arabiya, prompting the closure of airspace in the region. The identity of the person on board was not immediately clear. 

A plane carrying a prominent figure crashed at Libya’s Misrata airport on Monday (Sep 14), according to Al Arabiya The report said that the airspace has been closed in the region. The identity of the prominent figure is not yet clear. Last year, Libyan army chief General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad was killed in an aircraft crash in Turkey. The correspondent added that the airspace was closed following the crash. Also Read: Amazon cargo plane crash: NTSB recovers flight recorders at Miami airport as victim recovery continues

<p>A plane carrying a prominent figure crashed at Libya’s Misrata airport on Monday, according to Al Arabiya, prompting the closure of airspace in the region. The identity of the person on board was not immediately clear.&nbsp;</p>

Plane carrying prominent figure crashes at Libya’s Misrata airport: Report

<p>A video featuring a Pakistani politician, Muhammad Shabbir Qureshi, an MPA from Karachi’s Keamari, visibly struggling to read an official English-language resolution tribute to the nation's founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, has ignited widespread discussion across social media platforms. The footage, captured during a formal legislative session, shows the lawmaker seemingly uncomfortable while delivering the written motion. The resolution, intended to honour Jinnah’s legacy and vision for the country, was rendered difficult to comprehend due to the speaker's frequent pauses and reliance on colleagues sitting nearby to prompt the correct pronunciation of words.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>WATCH VIDEO HERE-</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A video of Sindh Assembly MPA Muhammad Shabbir Qureshi struggling to pronounce English words while reading a resolution has gone viral on social media.<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/SindhGovt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SindhGovt</a> <a href="https://t.co/zQPwipgqeB">pic.twitter.com/zQPwipgqeB</a></p>&mdash; Abdul Aziz Khan (@AbdulAzizANP) <a href="https://x.com/AbdulAzizANP/status/2099136173557821871?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p> </p><p> </p><p>The clip circulated rapidly across social platforms, drawing millions of views and sparking immediate public reaction. Online users expressed mixed reactions, some criticisng, others mocking, and some were even concerned about his educational qualifications and preparation of public representatives.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-walks-back-on-houthi-warning-rules-out-military-action-under-mecca-pact-1789048794860"><strong>Pakistan walks back Houthi threat, rules out military action as rebels target Saudi Arabia</strong></a></p><p> </p><p>Critics on social media questioned how a public official could be handed an official resolution in a language they were clearly uncomfortable reading aloud without prior rehearsal or language assistance. Many commentators pointed out the irony of the situation, noting that Muhammad Ali Jinnah himself was an accomplished lawyer educated at Lincoln's Inn in London and famous for his eloquent English speeches.</p><p>Several commentators argued that the incident highlights a broader structural issue within the political system. They emphasised that politicians should be encouraged or allowed to deliver state resolutions in Urdu or local regional languages rather than stumbling through English texts to meet administrative conventions.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-expelling-afghan-medical-students-islamabad-issues-new-order-as-ties-with-kabul-deteriorate-1788974986664"><strong>Pakistan expelling Afghan medical students? Islamabad issues new order as ties with Kabul deteriorate</strong></a></p><p> </p><p>Others directed their criticism toward parliamentary staff and political advisors, noting that administrative teams should ensure speakers are properly briefed or provided with phonetically transcribed texts prior to public floor proceedings.</p><p> </p><p>Neither the politician nor the legislative body has issued a formal public statement addressing the viral video, though the incident continues to prompt debate over parliamentary standards, public communication, and language policy in official proceedings.</p>

A viral video showing a Pakistani politician struggling to read an official English resolution honouring Muhammad Ali Jinnah has sparked online backlash and a debate on language policy.

A video featuring a Pakistani politician, Muhammad Shabbir Qureshi, an MPA from Karachi’s Keamari, visibly struggling to read an official English-language resolution tribute to the nation's founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, has ignited widespread discussion across social media platforms. The footage, captured during a formal legislative session, shows the lawmaker seemingly uncomfortable while delivering the written motion. The resolution, intended to honour Jinnah’s legacy and vision for the country, was rendered difficult to comprehend due to the speaker's frequent pauses and reliance on colleagues sitting nearby to prompt the correct pronunciation of words. WATCH VIDEO HERE-

<p>A viral video showing a Pakistani politician struggling to read an official English resolution honouring Muhammad Ali Jinnah has sparked online backlash and a debate on language policy.</p>

Video of Pakistani lawmaker struggling to read English tribute to Jinnah goes viral - WATCH

<p>Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is in India and attended the recently attended 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. While he had various viral moments including a moment when he sang a song during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gala dinner, internet focussed on something else related to him. Ibrahim shared a series of photographs on Instagram featuring himself with several world leaders, including PM Modi. Users were quick to notice the songs that he chose as background music for these photos. Interestingly, many of his selections were popular Bollywood tracks from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. This added an unexpected Indian pop-culture touch to his diplomatic posts and prompting social media users to take notice.</p><h2>Picture with PM Modi: ‘<i>Dill toh pagal hai</i>’ and<i> ‘I am the best’</i></h2><p>For his picture with PM Modi, Ibrahim picked <i>Dil Toh Pagal Hai</i> from Shah Rukh Khan–Madhuri Dixit–Karisma Kapoor film <i>Dil To Pagal Hai</i>, along with <i>I Am the Best</i> from SRK-Juhi Chawla's <i>Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani</i>. Definitely, an unusually Bollywood way to soundtrack a diplomatic photo-op.</p>

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<h2>His own pictures while addressing BRICS Summit:<i> ‘Har Dill Jo Pyar Karega’</i></h2><p>For pictures of himself addressing the BRICS Summit, Ibrahim chose <i>Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega</i> from the 2000 Salman Khan, Rani Mukerji and Preity Zinta-starrer <i>Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega</i>. The song’s message togetherness makes for a fitting soundtrack to the BRICS pictures.</p>

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<h2>Departing from New Delhi: <i>‘Des Rangila’</i></h2><p>As he departed New Delhi, Ibrahim selected <i>Des Rangila</i> from the 2006 Aamir Khan-starrer <i>Fanaa</i>. The patriotic track gives his departure post touches the right patriotic chord for Indians.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Picture with Kerala's controversial cleric Kanthapuram:<i> ‘Hum toh deewane hue yaar’</i></h2><p>After departing from New Delhi, he reached Kerala and met met controversial Islamic cleric Kanthapuram Aboobacker Musliyar. He said despite saying that he does not agree with the Sunni scholar’s views on women but appreciates his work for women. For his picture with Kerala cleric Kanthapuram, Ibrahim went with <i>Hum Toh Deewane Hue Yaar</i> from the 1995 film <i>Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi</i>.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Picture with Rahul Gandhi: <i>‘Aisa Des Hai Mera’</i></h2><p>For his photograph with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Ibrahim chose <i>Aisa Des Hai Mera</i> from <i>Veer-Zaara</i> (2004), starring Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta. The song celebrates the idea of India and its cultural diversity, making it a natural fit for the photograph.</p>

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<h2>Picture with several BRICS leaders: <i>‘Khwab ho tum’</i></h2><p>For a photograph with several BRICS leaders, Ibrahim selected <i>Khwab Ho Tum</i> from the 1965 Dev Anand-starrer <i>Teen Devian</i>. The dreamy classic adds a wonderfully cinematic touch to an otherwise formal gathering of global leaders.</p>

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<h2>Picture with Iranian President Pezeshkian: ‘<i>Saathi Haath Badhana</i>’</h2><p>Most iconic was his choice of song with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Ibrahim chose <i>Saathi Haath Badhana</i> from the 1957 film <i>Naya Daur</i>, starring Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala. The song is about joining hands and moving forward together and it suits amid the current geopolitical tensions between Iran and the US. Malaysian PM had publicly criticized the United States and Israel for initiating aggression against Iran. But he maintained that Malaysia remains a neutral party.</p>

<h2>Picture with Russian President Vladimir Putin: <i>‘Chale Chalo’</i></h2>

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<p>Another striking song was the one he used with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ibrahim picked <i>Chale Chalo</i> from the 2001 Aamir Khan-starrer <i>Lagaan</i>. The song’s theme of moving forward together aligns with the diplomatic photograph. It is almost like a message Malaysia is sending to Russia as well as India to march ahead amid global uncertainty to make it a multipolar world.&nbsp;</p><h2>Other viral moments</h2>

<p>The Malaysian PM calling PM Modi ‘popular’ during bilateral meeting has also gone viral. In the video, Ibrahim is seen shaking hands with PM Modi but before taking his seat, Ibrahim looks at India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (who is not visible in the video) and says: “He is so popular. I got so many messages to pass on regards to him.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Modi wave has a global echo!<br><br>Malaysian PM Mr. Anwar Ibrahim’s candid quip says it all... <a href="https://t.co/fjDk8cfWCi">pic.twitter.com/fjDk8cfWCi</a></p>&mdash; Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) <a href="https://x.com/smritiirani/status/2098676733285478736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Not only this, another moment made Anwar Ibrahim viral in India on Day 1 of BRICS Summit. He brought an unexpected musical touch to the high-level diplomatic event during the gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam. Accompanied by a live pianist, the Malaysian leader spontaneously sang Kishore Kumar's classic 1965 Hindi song "Khwaab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat".&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🇲🇾❤️🇮🇳 MALAYSIA’S PM STEALS THE SHOW AT BRICS 2026! 🔥<br><br>Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim surprised everyone by singing a Hindi song during his visit to Delhi for the BRICS Summit. 🎶❤️<br><br>A beautiful India–Malaysia moment! 🇮🇳🤝🇲🇾 <a href="https://t.co/IaXKVdZ9rt">pic.twitter.com/IaXKVdZ9rt</a></p>&mdash; NEUTRAL INDIA (@_neutralindia) <a href="https://x.com/_neutralindia/status/2098970660014076217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim has given his BRICS visit an unexpected Bollywood twist. From Dil Toh Pagal Hai for PM Modi to Saathi Haath Badhana for Iran and Chale Chalo for Putin, his musical choices caught social media’s attention.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is in India and attended the recently attended 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. While he had various viral moments including a moment when he sang a song during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gala dinner, internet focussed on something else related to him. Ibrahim shared a series of photographs on Instagram featuring himself with several world leaders, including PM Modi. Users were quick to notice the songs that he chose as background music for these photos. Interestingly, many of his selections were popular Bollywood tracks from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. This added an unexpected Indian pop-culture touch to his diplomatic posts and prompting social media users to take notice. Picture with PM Modi: ‘Dill toh pagal hai’ and ‘I am the best’ For his picture with PM Modi, Ibrahim picked Dil Toh Pagal Hai from Shah Rukh Khan–Madhuri Dixit–Karisma Kapoor film Dil To Pagal Hai, along with I Am the Best from SRK-Juhi Chawla's Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani. Definitely, an unusually Bollywood way to soundtrack a diplomatic photo-op.

<p>Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim has given his BRICS visit an unexpected Bollywood twist. From <i>Dil Toh Pagal Hai</i> for PM Modi to <i>Saathi Haath Badhana</i> for Iran and <i>Chale Chalo</i> for Putin, his musical choices caught social media’s attention.</p>

‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai’ for Modi, ‘Chale Chalo’ for Putin: Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim's Bollywood playlist goes viral during BRICS visit

<p>A Republican politician's social media post appearing to target Indian and South Asian students in Texas has caused a firestorm of criticism over alleged racism. Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, on Sunday (Sep 13) posted a photo of University of Texas students celebrating a sports victory, with a caption that appeared provocative to some people. The photo mostly showed non-white students celebrating the Longhorns’ win over Ohio State the previous night.&nbsp;</p><h2>What Bo French said in his now-controversial post</h2><p>“I heard UT graduation this year looked like this. I didn’t believe it. The problem is now obviously far worse than anyone imagined,” French wrote in the post along with the photo. Referring to the celebration in the stands, French also remarked that it showed “how many Americans have been displaced by foreigners”.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I heard UT graduation this year looked like this. I didn’t believe it. The problem is now obviously far worse than anyone imagined. <a href="https://t.co/Ys1bql0y4U">pic.twitter.com/Ys1bql0y4U</a></p>&mdash; Bo French (@bofrench) <a href="https://x.com/bofrench/status/2099118916282810552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>“I weep for the families in Texas who can’t get into UT because they prioritise foreigners over Texans,” he added.</p><p>Texas institutions, he claimed, were “overrun by illegal aliens and foreign nationals”.</p><h2>Why is Bo French’s post being criticised, and that too by fellow Republicans?</h2><p>Media reports said the students in the photo appeared to be of South Asian or Indian descent. Texas has a large Asian American population of around 1.9 million, including more than 450,000 Indian Americans. Texas residents make up 80.5 per cent of the University of Texas at Austin’s student community, while international students account for less than 10 per cent. For automatic admissions to public universities, Texas law mandates that eligible Texas high school graduates be prioritised under the state’s top-performer admissions system.</p><p>Interestingly, it was fellow Republicans who came out to criticise the message in French’s post.</p><p>Senator John Cornyn said: “This is the Republican nominee for statewide office. Are other Republican elected officials going to condemn the intolerance and racism, or look the other way while it becomes normalised. This is how great political parties self-destruct. Sad.”</p><p>Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who is also a Republican, distanced himself from French, saying: “That is not my message.”</p><p>He said the picture of Longhorn fans actually showed a way that Texans unite. “We all support our college football teams,” he said.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/non-sensical-drivel-mr-singh-poster-on-illegal-drivers-removed-by-us-agency-without-apology-after-online-backlash-over-alleged-racism-1789104648864">'Non-sensical drivel': ‘Mr Singh’ poster on illegal drivers removed by US agency WITHOUT APOLOGY after online backlash over alleged racism</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At the same time, Abbott added that unity does not prevent Texas from having some of the toughest immigration laws and called for “freezing H1B visas at our universities”.</p><p>State Representative Lacey Hull, also a Republican, urged the deletion of the post, saying: “This post breaks my heart. I see college kids cheering on their football team. I see Texans.”</p><p>Calling the post “racist”, State Representative Jared Patterson said: “There is absolutely nothing Christian or conservative about looking at a crowd of young Texans at a college football game, seeing the color of their skin, and declaring that they are a ‘problem.’ These are 20-year-old kids cheering for their university — not political props and not targets for racial attacks.”</p><p>Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows said: “You can oppose immigration policy without demeaning people because of their race or ethnicity — this post has crossed the line.”</p><p>State Representative Jeff Leach posted a photo of his son with ethnically diverse classmates at the game, calling French’s view racist.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/are-you-from-india-trump-s-dig-at-indian-journalist-s-triggers-racism-debate-video-1780722105294">'Are you from India?': Trump's dig at Indian journalist triggers racism debate - VIDEO</a></p><h2>Indian American groups react sharply</h2><p>The Indian American Advocacy Council unequivocally condemned Bo French’s “disgusting racist attack on brown students” at the University of Texas.</p><p>“He looked at a photograph of brown students cheering for their university and immediately decided they were ‘foreigners’. That is racism,” the group said.</p><p>The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) also called for elected leaders to condemn the rhetoric, noting concerns over anti-Indian and anti-Hindu hatred.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/wion-impact-rubio-faces-tough-question-on-racism-1779731180817/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/wion-impact-rubio-faces-tough-question-on-racism-1779731180817/embed</a></p><h2>French has a history of controversial posts</h2><p>French stuck to his guns, calling his critics RINOs, or “Republicans in Name Only”, and “America Last” figures, in contrast to President Donald Trump’s “America First” messaging. He did not delete the offending post.</p><p>French, whose full name is Richard West “Bo” French, has a history of controversial posts. In the past, he has posted remarks targeting Muslims and Native Americans.</p><p>French comes from a long-established Texas oil family.</p><p>He is seeking the Republican nomination for Texas Railroad Commissioner, a statewide elected office that oversees the state’s oil and gas industry.</p>

Texas Republican Bo French faced backlash from both his party leaders and Indian and South Asian Americans over a post targeting ‘foreigner’ students at the University of Texas. Here is what happened

A Republican politician's social media post appearing to target Indian and South Asian students in Texas has caused a firestorm of criticism over alleged racism. Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, on Sunday (Sep 13) posted a photo of University of Texas students celebrating a sports victory, with a caption that appeared provocative to some people. The photo mostly showed non-white students celebrating the Longhorns’ win over Ohio State the previous night. What Bo French said in his now-controversial post “I heard UT graduation this year looked like this. I didn’t believe it. The problem is now obviously far worse than anyone imagined,” French wrote in the post along with the photo. Referring to the celebration in the stands, French also remarked that it showed “how many Americans have been displaced by foreigners”.

<p>Texas Republican Bo French faced backlash from both his party leaders and Indian and South Asian Americans over a post targeting ‘foreigner’ students at the University of Texas. Here is what happened</p>

Indian Americans, fellow Republicans react sharply to Bo French’s post targeting 'foreigner' students in Texas

<p>A US Air Force officer who Iran shot down in April shared his ordeal for the first time on Sunday (September 14). Injured after a harrowing ejection and evading Iranian forces, the Air Force colonel needed help after he crashed over a mountainous part of Iran's desert. After the attack, the weapons-systems officer on a two-man crew of flight, identified as Bravo, free-fell to the ground at an estimated 70-100 mph. Along with Bravo, the F-15E pilot was Alpha, and they were part of the mission call sign Dude 44.</p><p><br>"At one point when I looked up and saw no parachute, that was the most terrifying thing I've ever seen," Bravo said in the season premiere of 60 Minutes. "So I paused, right then, and I prayed, 'Lord, your will be done. But if I'm getting through this, I need help.'"</p><h3>Broken back, arm and shoulder</h3><p>Bravo claimed that he had a broken back, an arm and a shoulder till help arrived for him after two days. His injury came after he hit the ground at high speed after the Iranian shoulder-fired missile had damaged his parachute when their F-15E aircraft was attacked. With those conditions, he had to hide and survived two days behind enemy lines before his rescue, calling his survival a "modern-day miracle."</p><p><br>"I believe that it's a testament to God's provision in my life to bring me through that moment in a way that didn't prevent injuries, but prevented any catastrophic injuries that would have affected my ability to survive," Bravo said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/let-s-go-newly-declassified-videos-show-dramatic-rescue-of-us-air-force-officers-downed-in-iran-1789360504581">‘Let’s go’: Newly declassified videos show dramatic rescue of US Air Force officers downed in Iran</a></p><p><br>The United States has carried out roughly 13,000 missions since the start of the conflict with Iran, according to Adm. Brad Cooper, the U.S. commander overseeing American forces in the Middle East as head of Central Command. On the night of April 2, Dude 44's mission took it near a mountainous stretch south of Isfahan, not far from where Iran had reportedly stored much of its highly enriched nuclear material.</p><p><br>Cooper said the aircraft's objective that night was to strike industrial sites tied to Iran's drone and missile programs. "We had air superiority," he noted, "but clearly we weren't flying over Kansas." The F-15E, a two-seat aircraft worth roughly $30 million and a mainstay of American air power for decades, was shot down by a shoulder-fired missile costing an estimated $100,000.&nbsp;</p>

Bravo claimed that he had a broken back, an arm and a shoulder till help arrived for him after two days. His injury came after he hit the ground at high speed after the Iranian shoulder-fired missile had damaged his parachute when their F-15E aircraft was attacked. 

A US Air Force officer who Iran shot down in April shared his ordeal for the first time on Sunday (September 14). Injured after a harrowing ejection and evading Iranian forces, the Air Force colonel needed help after he crashed over a mountainous part of Iran's desert. After the attack, the weapons-systems officer on a two-man crew of flight, identified as Bravo, free-fell to the ground at an estimated 70-100 mph. Along with Bravo, the F-15E pilot was Alpha, and they were part of the mission call sign Dude 44. "At one point when I looked up and saw no parachute, that was the most terrifying thing I've ever seen," Bravo said in the season premiere of 60 Minutes. "So I paused, right then, and I prayed, 'Lord, your will be done. But if I'm getting through this, I need help.'" Broken back, arm and shoulder Bravo claimed that he had a broken back, an arm and a shoulder till help arrived for him after two days. His injury came after he hit the ground at high speed after the Iranian shoulder-fired missile had damaged his parachute when their F-15E aircraft was attacked. With those conditions, he had to hide and survived two days behind enemy lines before his rescue, calling his survival a "modern-day miracle." "I believe that it's a testament to God's provision in my life to bring me through that moment in a way that didn't prevent injuries, but prevented any catastrophic injuries that would have affected my ability to survive," Bravo said. Also read: ‘Let’s go’: Newly declassified videos show dramatic rescue of US Air Force officers downed in Iran The United States has carried out roughly 13,000 missions since the start of the conflict with Iran, according to Adm. Brad Cooper, the U.S. commander overseeing American forces in the Middle East as head of Central Command. On the night of April 2, Dude 44's mission took it near a mountainous stretch south of Isfahan, not far from where Iran had reportedly stored much of its highly enriched nuclear material. Cooper said the aircraft's objective that night was to strike industrial sites tied to Iran's drone and missile programs. "We had air superiority," he noted, "but clearly we weren't flying over Kansas." The F-15E, a two-seat aircraft worth roughly $30 million and a mainstay of American air power for decades, was shot down by a shoulder-fired missile costing an estimated $100,000.

<p>Bravo claimed that he had a broken back, an arm and a shoulder till help arrived for him after two days. His injury came after he hit the ground at high speed after the Iranian shoulder-fired missile had damaged his parachute when their F-15E aircraft was attacked.&nbsp;</p>

'Broken back, arm, shoulder': US Air Force officer recalls 2 days behind enemy lines after Iran shootdown; calls it 'miracle'

<p>&nbsp;The two-day 18th BRICS Summit ended in India on Sunday (Sept 13) with the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026 which among other things called for the end of tensions in West Asia and urged for maximum restraint. But the summit, other than the usual formal speeches and conversations also witnessed some heart warming scenes that caught the imagination of social media users.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One among them was a video related to Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who had come to India to attend the summit one behalf of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and held bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The video of the Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan that has gone viral is of him leaving the airport for his country after attending the BRICS Summit.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the clip he is seen greeting dignitaries present at the airport before leaving for UAE. After a few minutes he looks around and moves towards a vehicle (supposedly in which he was ferried to the airport) that was parked there. He then approaches the driver of the car, shakes hands with him, smiles and leaves. The chauffeur is said to be Indian.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi: Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan departs from India after BRICS Summit 2026. <a href="https://t.co/cw3XPOlTTz">pic.twitter.com/cw3XPOlTTz</a></p>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098779218196984143?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The warm gesture has taken the internet by storm.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>An X user took to the comments box to write, "Look at this humility, he went back just to personally greet the driver, my brother."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"A simple gesture, yet a powerful reflection of humility, respect and humanity," wrote a second.</p><p>“That sir is absolutely Class !! Others may take a lesson. Totally opposite to the perception about wealthy of the Middle East,” wrote a third.</p>

The video of the Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan that has gone viral is of him leaving Delhi after attending the BRICS Summit.

The two-day 18th BRICS Summit ended in India on Sunday (Sept 13) with the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026 which among other things called for the end of tensions in West Asia and urged for maximum restraint. But the summit, other than the usual formal speeches and conversations also witnessed some heart warming scenes that caught the imagination of social media users. One among them was a video related to Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who had come to India to attend the summit one behalf of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and held bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The video of the Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan that has gone viral is of him leaving the airport for his country after attending the BRICS Summit. In the clip he is seen greeting dignitaries present at the airport before leaving for UAE. After a few minutes he looks around and moves towards a vehicle (supposedly in which he was ferried to the airport) that was parked there. He then approaches the driver of the car, shakes hands with him, smiles and leaves. The chauffeur is said to be Indian.

<p>The video of the Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan that has gone viral is of him leaving Delhi after attending the BRICS Summit.</p>

'Absolutely Class': Abu Dhabi Crown Prince turns back to thank driver with a handshake | WATCH

<p>The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, Philippines' Muslim-majority south held its first parliamentary elections on Monday. It is being viewed as a crucial step in a concerted and a long time effort for self-rule after decades of insurgency and violence plagued the region.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On Sunday, a shooting incident killed three people and injured 15 others in Cotabato City after which it was placed under the commission’s control, with an administrator to be designated said Commission on Elections Chairman Erwin Garcia, reported Associated Press.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While in another incident in the city, an improvised bomb went off injuring the person carrying the explosive, and a gun was fired but no injuries were reported.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sweden-s-centre-left-opposition-bloc-likely-to-win-election-by-one-seat-1789361987218">Sweden's centre-left opposition bloc likely to win election by one seat</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The town of Maluso in Basilan has also been put under the commission’s control after pre-shaded ballots were found in 36 out of 68 precincts. As soon as the news cam to light, reprinting of ballots for the affected precincts was immediately ordered, said Garcia.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>More than 20,000 soldiers and police forces were deployed for elections, while troops carrying long arms patrolled roadsides.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>There are 80 seats at stake in the elections that will determine members of parliament. The region comprises five provinces, three cities and 63 villages with nearly 2.4 million voters.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Election officials said they expected an 80% turnout after polling was postponed for several years.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The region’s chief minister, who heads the executive branch, will be elected by parliament in its first session.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>With inputs from agencies</i></p>

On Sunday, a shooting incident killed three people and injured 15 others in Cotabato City after which it was placed under the commission’s control.

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, Philippines' Muslim-majority south held its first parliamentary elections on Monday. It is being viewed as a crucial step in a concerted and a long time effort for self-rule after decades of insurgency and violence plagued the region. On Sunday, a shooting incident killed three people and injured 15 others in Cotabato City after which it was placed under the commission’s control, with an administrator to be designated said Commission on Elections Chairman Erwin Garcia, reported Associated Press. While in another incident in the city, an improvised bomb went off injuring the person carrying the explosive, and a gun was fired but no injuries were reported. ALSO READ: Sweden's centre-left opposition bloc likely to win election by one seat The town of Maluso in Basilan has also been put under the commission’s control after pre-shaded ballots were found in 36 out of 68 precincts. As soon as the news cam to light, reprinting of ballots for the affected precincts was immediately ordered, said Garcia. More than 20,000 soldiers and police forces were deployed for elections, while troops carrying long arms patrolled roadsides. There are 80 seats at stake in the elections that will determine members of parliament. The region comprises five provinces, three cities and 63 villages with nearly 2.4 million voters. Election officials said they expected an 80% turnout after polling was postponed for several years. The region’s chief minister, who heads the executive branch, will be elected by parliament in its first session. With inputs from agencies

<p>On Sunday, a shooting incident killed three people and injured 15 others in Cotabato City after which it was placed under the commission’s control.</p>

Philippines’ Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region votes in its first elections

<p>Newly declassified footage has revealed dramatic moments from two separate US military rescue missions in Iran, showing how American Air Force officers were brought to safety after their F-15E fighter jet was shot down during a mission in April. The footage had been obtained by 60 Minutes, offers a rare look at the high-risk operations carried out deep inside Iranian territory. The two officers was named "Alpha" and "Bravo" ejected after their fighter jet was shot down. They ultimately landed about 5 miles apart from each other in a mountainous region south of Isfahan, with Iranian forces actively hunting them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Declassified footage shows the risky daytime mission to rescue Alpha eight hours after he ejected. The US sent in 21 aircraft to get him out. Another declassified video on an infrared feed shows the dramatic moment that weapon systems officer Bravo was rescued, roughly two days after the fighter jet was shot down. Footage shows two elite USAir Force pararescuers advancing toward Bravo, grabbing him and safely bringing him back to an American helicopter.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Bravo was badly wounded when he ejected. his parachute was damaged and he plummeted to the ground. Despite a broken back and other injuries, he climbed a 7,000-foot ridgeline to await rescue. In his first-ever interview, Bravo said seeing his rescuers “was one of the greatest moments of [his] life. What did he tell them when he saw them? Let's go."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>WATCH VIDEO HERE</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Declassified footage shows the moment that “Bravo,” the injured WSO was finally picked up by U.S. forces, specifically by two members of Air Force Pararescue, following the use of technology by the CIA to detect his location. All together, over 90 special operators were involved… <a href="https://t.co/LJGTBhJeS3">pic.twitter.com/LJGTBhJeS3</a></p>&mdash; OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) <a href="https://x.com/sentdefender/status/2099291477302022623?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Newly declassified footage shows the rescue of two U.S. Air Force officers after their F-15E multirole fighter was shot down over Iran in April.<br><br>The two pilots ejected and landed roughly five miles apart in mountainous terrain south of Isfahan as Iranian forces searched for… <a href="https://t.co/l49YTKcGtV">pic.twitter.com/l49YTKcGtV</a></p>&mdash; AfrikTimes (@afriktimesint) <a href="https://x.com/afriktimesint/status/2099323069961556212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stranded-us-pilot-climbed-up-to-7-000ft-for-safety-hid-in-a-crevice-to-survive-24-hours-in-hostile-iranian-terrain-1775402213260">Stranded US pilot climbed up to 7,000ft for safety, hid in a crevice to survive 24 hours in hostile Iranian terrain</a></p><h2>How was the rescue mission executed?</h2><p>Two US officials told CNN earlier in April that the risky rescue operation involved American military and intelligence personnel. The special operations forces carried out the successful rescue mission, while CIA operatives mounted a deception campaign beforehand to throw off potential Iranian captors. CIA operatives circulated the information inside Iran that both crew members had been recovered to confuse Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members who were frantically themselves looking to capture the downed officer. Navy SEAL Team 6 commandos extracted the ejected US F-15E pilot from Iran. Meanwhile, Israel postponed some planned strikes in Iran to ensure a smooth search and rescue operation besides offering intelligence support.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/pics-iran-releases-images-of-us-aircraft-destroyed-during-rescue-mission-1775386387784">PICS | Iran releases images of US aircraft ‘destroyed’ during rescue mission</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The CIA ultimately identified the officer’s exact location and shared the information with the military. At a remote airstrip in Iran, two MC-130J special operations transport aircraft had been waiting to take the commandos and the rescued airman out of the country. But they had been damaged during the operation. The military decided to send in new planes and blew up the damaged ones to prevent them from falling into Iranian hands. “WE GOT HIM!” President Trump wrote on social media after spending Saturday monitoring the operation from the White House. “Over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History,” he said.</p>

A US Air Force colonel survived two days behind enemy lines after an Iranian missile shot down his F-15E over Iran in April. With a damaged parachute and broken back, arm and shoulder, he hid in the mountains until a massive US-led rescue involving the CIA and over 90 troops brought him home

Newly declassified footage has revealed dramatic moments from two separate US military rescue missions in Iran, showing how American Air Force officers were brought to safety after their F-15E fighter jet was shot down during a mission in April. The footage had been obtained by 60 Minutes, offers a rare look at the high-risk operations carried out deep inside Iranian territory. The two officers was named "Alpha" and "Bravo" ejected after their fighter jet was shot down. They ultimately landed about 5 miles apart from each other in a mountainous region south of Isfahan, with Iranian forces actively hunting them. Declassified footage shows the risky daytime mission to rescue Alpha eight hours after he ejected. The US sent in 21 aircraft to get him out. Another declassified video on an infrared feed shows the dramatic moment that weapon systems officer Bravo was rescued, roughly two days after the fighter jet was shot down. Footage shows two elite USAir Force pararescuers advancing toward Bravo, grabbing him and safely bringing him back to an American helicopter. Bravo was badly wounded when he ejected. his parachute was damaged and he plummeted to the ground. Despite a broken back and other injuries, he climbed a 7,000-foot ridgeline to await rescue. In his first-ever interview, Bravo said seeing his rescuers “was one of the greatest moments of [his] life. What did he tell them when he saw them? Let's go." WATCH VIDEO HERE

<p>A US Air Force colonel survived two days behind enemy lines after an Iranian missile shot down his F-15E over Iran in April. With a damaged parachute and broken back, arm and shoulder, he hid in the mountains until a massive US-led rescue involving the CIA and over 90 troops brought him home</p>

‘Let’s go’: Newly declassified videos show dramatic rescue of US Air Force officers downed in Iran

<p>With nearly 90 per cent of votes counted in Sweden's general election, four opposition parties led by Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson, held a one-seat majority in the 349-seat parliament over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's right-wing alliance.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Social Democrats party of Magdalena Andersson, Sweden's first woman prime minister in 2021-2022, is likely to win 175 seats ‌in ⁠the 349-seat parliament, based ​on ​votes ⁠from 4,853 of Sweden's ​6,312 election ​districts.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"For now, we are in the lead. And if that is confirmed, Sweden will have a new government," said 59-year-old Andersson, as quoted by AFP.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Though, Andersson's party, Sweden's largest, is heading for a majority with 175 seats in ⁠the 349-seat parliament, it would be its worst score in over a century with 28 percent of the vote.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/everybody-s-been-bugging-me-trump-announces-to-lift-tariff-imposed-on-irish-whiskey-1789359285326">'Everybody’s been bugging me’: Trump announces to lift tariff imposed on Irish whiskey</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Andersson, who was Sweden's first woman prime minister in 2021-2022, &nbsp;ruled the Scandinavian country for most of the 20th century.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We don't yet have the full election result, but it's obvious that we've lost a few percentage points compared with our result four years ago," party leader Jimmie Akesson told an election night watch party.</p><h2>Outgoing prime minister raises doubts</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While, Moderate Party leader and the outgoing prime minister Kristersson credited with 19.9 percent of the counted votes, said that Social Democrats party of Andersson is a coalition of three other parties on the left.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He stressed that the four had irreconcilable differences, primarily between the Left Party and the Centre Party, and therefore coming to an agreement on a government programme would be a difficult task.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I will therefore, even if tonight's result stands, examine whether there are any possibilities within this non-socialist parliamentary majority to find some workable government constellation," said Kristersson.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Which government is going to govern Sweden in the coming years is still an open question," he further added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The Social Democrats party of Magdalena Andersson, Sweden's first woman prime minister in 2021-2022, is likely to win 175 seats.

With nearly 90 per cent of votes counted in Sweden's general election, four opposition parties led by Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson, held a one-seat majority in the 349-seat parliament over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's right-wing alliance. The Social Democrats party of Magdalena Andersson, Sweden's first woman prime minister in 2021-2022, is likely to win 175 seats ‌in ⁠the 349-seat parliament, based on votes ⁠from 4,853 of Sweden's 6,312 election districts. "For now, we are in the lead. And if that is confirmed, Sweden will have a new government," said 59-year-old Andersson, as quoted by AFP. Though, Andersson's party, Sweden's largest, is heading for a majority with 175 seats in ⁠the 349-seat parliament, it would be its worst score in over a century with 28 percent of the vote. ALSO READ: 'Everybody’s been bugging me’: Trump announces to lift tariff imposed on Irish whiskey Andersson, who was Sweden's first woman prime minister in 2021-2022, ruled the Scandinavian country for most of the 20th century. "We don't yet have the full election result, but it's obvious that we've lost a few percentage points compared with our result four years ago," party leader Jimmie Akesson told an election night watch party. Outgoing prime minister raises doubts While, Moderate Party leader and the outgoing prime minister Kristersson credited with 19.9 percent of the counted votes, said that Social Democrats party of Andersson is a coalition of three other parties on the left. He stressed that the four had irreconcilable differences, primarily between the Left Party and the Centre Party, and therefore coming to an agreement on a government programme would be a difficult task. "I will therefore, even if tonight's result stands, examine whether there are any possibilities within this non-socialist parliamentary majority to find some workable government constellation," said Kristersson. "Which government is going to govern Sweden in the coming years is still an open question," he further added.

<p>The Social Democrats party of Magdalena Andersson, Sweden's first woman prime minister in 2021-2022, is likely to win 175 seats.</p>

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