GPS collars and camera traps reveal surprising lion-hyena rivalry dynamics

US House passes Russia sanctions bill that could hit India with 100% tariffs

The US House of Representatives has passed a sanctions bill targeting Russian officials and the country's energy sector. The legislation grants President Trump the authority to impose steep tariffs on major purchasers of Russian oil. India, which has significantly increased its Russian energy imports, could face tariffs as high as 100 percent on its goods. The bill also expands existing sanctions against Russia and extends measures targeting Iran by five years. It now awaits President Trump's signature to become law.

Pakistan lodges protest after Delhi summons Islamabad envoy over warship collision in Arabian Sea

Meta acknowledges CSAM reporting failures, faces loss of safe harbour immunity

The Indian government has urged Meta to take greater accountability for content circulating on its platforms. Meta has acknowledged shortcomings in handling child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and is now required to promptly report such content to relevant authorities. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) emphasized that safe harbour immunity granted to intermediaries is conditional, not an automatic right. Failure to comply with mandated content-moderation obligations puts Meta at risk of losing this legal protection.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day overtakes Star Wars as top North American box office hit

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has claimed the title of the highest-grossing film in North American box office history. The Marvel and Sony production surpassed the long-standing domestic record previously held by Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The film has collected approximately USD 936.773 million in North America alone. On a global scale, its earnings have reached around USD 2.45 billion. Marvel Studios and Sony are reportedly planning further releases within the franchise following this milestone.