Can the Cold War Teach Us to Slow Down AI?
The US and Soviet Union managed to slow the nuclear arms race during the Cold War. Can the same be done with AI? During the Cold War's darkest days, a grim logi
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Google Loses Top AI Researchers
Google DeepMind lost two high-profile researchers in a week marked by multiple departures across major AI labs. Noam Shazeer announced his exit last week. The d
Singtel Sells Thai Energy Stake for $773 Million
Singtel, Asia's largest telecom operator, sold a 2.8% stake in Gulf Development for 1 billion Singapore dollars on June 23. The sale generated a 140 million Sin
Britain's Complicity in Gaza Genocide Revisited
Jeremy Corbyn has reintroduced a bill calling for an independent inquiry into Britain's alleged role in Gaza's genocide. The move comes after Keir Starmer's res
Tech-Tonic Shift or Buying Opportunity?
The technology sector on Wall Street triggered a global market sell-off, causing declines across the board. The sudden downturn was sparked by a sharp drop in S
Alzheimer's Patient Regains Conversation Ability After Psilocybin Dose
A 55-year-old woman with severe Alzheimer's disease began initiating conversations after taking a single dose of psilocybin. This breakthrough occurred years af
Trump Team's AI Screening Delays Health Funding
The Trump administration is holding up health funding with a new artificial intelligence screening process that flags certain words. This development was report
Vance Says Direct Talks with Iran Set Stage for War-Ending Deal
US Vice President JD Vance met with Iranian officials at the Bürgenstock Resort in Switzerland on Monday, June 22. The high-level talks aimed to broker a peace
US Lifts Iran Oil Sanctions as Nuclear Dispute Deepens
The United States has waived oil sanctions on Iran, allowing the country to export petroleum in US dollars for the first time in decades. This move comes as Teh
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Citizenship Check Plan
A US federal court has blocked a Trump-led initiative to use a database to verify citizenship status before voting. The decision was made on June 23, 2026. Voti
Iran Woos Asia's Biggest Oil Buyers after US Waiver
Iran is rapidly courting major Asian oil importers following a US waiver that has eased sanctions on its oil exports. The move comes as Tehran seeks to regain i
China's Military Might: A Misguided Panic
The United States and its allies are increasingly concerned about China's growing military capabilities, but this panic is misguided and counterproductive. Chin