US House Passes Russia Sanctions Bill; India and China Face 100% Tariffs

Army, CRPF, J&K Police launch joint op in Udhampur after suspicious movement input

Trump to Meet Gulf Leaders at UN to Discuss Iran Conflict and Postwar Plans

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Gulf regional leaders in New York on Tuesday. The meeting will take place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Discussions are expected to focus on US postwar strategy regarding Iran. Gulf states are facing significant economic pressures linked to the ongoing conflict, making the talks particularly consequential. The outcomes of the meeting are anticipated to shape policy decisions following the US midterm elections.

Arjun Erigaisi stunned by lower-rated Thai player in Chess Olympiad opener

India's second-ranked chess player Arjun Erigaisi suffered an unexpected Round 1 loss at the Chess Olympiad against Thailand's Prin Laohawirapap, despite holding a notable rating advantage. The upset came on the opening day of the prestigious tournament. However, the rest of the Indian men's team performed well, securing enough wins to claim an overall team victory against Thailand. The Indian women's team had a stronger showing, sweeping their opponents with a commanding 4-0 result.

Microsoft AI CEO warns against building AI with consciousness or rights assumptions

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman has issued a warning to AI companies, including Anthropic, about the risks of developing AI systems built on assumptions of consciousness or rights. He argues that attributing feelings or rights to AI agents makes it significantly harder to align and contain these systems safely. Suleyman stressed that such approaches could pose serious challenges as AI becomes more deeply embedded in society. He is calling for an urgent and broad public debate on the norms and principles that should guide AI development before that integration reaches a critical point.