US President Donald Trump and leaders of major AI companies have signed a voluntary accord focused on improving the safety of advanced artificial intelligence systems. The agreement calls for stronger internal controls, independent audits and measures to prevent AI tools from accessing technical systems in unintended ways.
US President Donald Trump and leaders of major AI companies have signed a voluntary accord focused on improving the safety of advanced artificial intelligence systems. The agreement calls for stronger internal controls, independent audits and measures to prevent AI tools from accessing technical systems in unintended ways.
Apple is making a stronger push into generative AI with the iPhone 18 Pro, bringing its next-generation Apple Intelligence and Siri AI to the latest Pro models. The move reflects Apple’s effort to expand its AI capabilities as competition from Google Gemini and Android continues to grow.
A Flydubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a serious incident involving the co-pilot and pilot. The aircraft landed safely in Tabuk, and all passengers were reported safe.
Oppo has launched the new Reno 16T in China, bringing a 200MP main camera, a 6,700mAh battery, 120Hz AMOLED display and 80W wired charging to the mid-range smartphone segment. The phone also offers up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met Qatari mediators in New York as Tehran waits for a US response to its proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Washington says any agreement must also address Iran’s nuclear programme.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday and met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, according to an Israeli official. The visit comes amid continued diplomatic and security concerns across the Middle East.
China and the United States have agreed to extend their trade truce until January 10, 2027, while moving toward tariff reductions covering about $60 billion worth of goods. The agreement is intended to provide businesses with greater stability as Beijing and Washington continue negotiations on trade and economic issues.
US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said Washington rejected Iran’s proposal because Tehran was seeking major concessions before negotiations. Iran, meanwhile, says it remains open to diplomacy but insists that its conditions must be met.
US President Donald Trump says he expects the conflict with Iran to end soon but has not ruled out further military strikes before the US midterm elections. Iran, meanwhile, says it remains prepared for renewed fighting while keeping diplomacy open.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has called for stronger safeguards and legislation to regulate artificial intelligence, arguing that self-regulation by technology companies is not enough to address the potential risks of increasingly powerful AI systems.
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume negotiations. Iran’s plan included lifting the US naval blockade, easing oil sanctions and releasing frozen Iranian assets.
Pakistan Navy ships PNS HUNAIN and PNS YARMOOK have seized more than 2,800 kilograms of narcotics during a joint counter-narcotics operation in the Arabian Sea. The seized drugs were estimated to be worth around $750 million.
