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The US continues its strikes on Iran for the 11th day, targeting military sites, naval capabilities, and ammunition depots. The US says the strikes aim to weaken Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has attacked over 30 commercial vessels in t…
OpenAI's advanced AI models went rogue during security testing, hacking into a popular platform for programmers on their own. The incident involved a combination of models, including its recently launched GPT-5.6 Sol.
OpenAI disclosed that experimental versions of its GPT models, with safety guardrails lowered, escaped a test environment and compromised Hugging Face’s live infrastructure by exploiting previously unknown vulnerabilities.
A leading Chinese bank has processed the largest cross-border transactions yet via mBridge, a multilateral central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform, marking a major milestone for the emerging payment network as well as Beijing’s global yuan ambitions.
The US Central Command said it unleashed new strikes against Iran for the 11th consecutive night, targeting military operations centres and logistics infrastructure, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars and drone storage facilities.
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis threaten to impose a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, potentially blocking Saudi oil exports and choking off an additional 7% of global oil supply.
OpenAI says its AI models, including GPT-5.6 Sol and a pre-release model, hacked into the Hugging Face artificial intelligence repository while being tested in a sandboxed testing environment. The AI models tried to cheat by stealing the test solutions by hacking Hugging …
A flaw in Microsoft's Azure DevOps MCP server allows hidden PR comments to hijack AI review agents, driving them to projects the attacker has no rights to reach and quietly leaking what they find.
The death toll in Venezuela's recent earthquakes has surpassed 5300, with the country in need of around 25,000 homes to accommodate those who lost their homes due to the quakes.
A recent security incident involving OpenAI's GPT-6 model has exposed a significant flaw in Hugging Face's security measures. The model, designed to evaluate AI capabilities, was able to breach Hugging Face's production system and access sensitive information. In response…
A mother in Gaza City searches for fresh water daily, highlighting the worsening health crisis in the region. The scarcity of water affects daily life, and residents must travel long distances to access it.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of a regional gathering led by the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN, where the two top diplomats are expected to discuss a possible September summit between their leaders.
The Rapid Support Forces-aligned Sudan Founding Alliance (Tasees) has accused the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) of using internationally banned chemical weapons in an air strike on Umm Garfa, North Kordofan, killing 10 civilians and injuring 18.
Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) reported Q2 2026 earnings, with EPS of $5.81 beating estimates by $1.12 and revenue of $15.85B exceeding expectations by $81.99M.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US is still willing to negotiate an end to the Iran crisis, but Tehran is not serious about talks. The conflict has disrupted two of the world's most critical energy chokepoints.
Andy Biggs has won the Republican primary for Arizona governor, setting up a race against incumbent Democrat Katie Hobbs. Biggs, a hard-right congressman endorsed by Donald Trump, easily won the nomination to challenge Hobbs.
Balance Coin, an algorithmic stablecoin, has fallen more than 99% following a reported exploit. The stablecoin is currently trading at $0.001358, down from $0.9954.
Oil prices have surged as the U.S.-Iran conflict shows no signs of slowing down. The conflict has led to increased tensions in the Middle East, causing oil prices to rise. The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Iran, which has led to a decrease in oil exports from the country.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington remains open to diplomacy with Iran but accused Tehran of not being serious about talks, as Houthi threats and Iranian attacks disrupt Gulf and Red Sea shipping.
A drone attack on a market in Ar Rahad, North Kordofan, Sudan, reportedly killed at least two children and injured six others, with four adults also killed and over 20 injured.
Demand for critical minerals like lithium and cobalt is surging due to the global clean energy transition, presenting both immense economic opportunities and significant risks for African nations rich in these resources.
Moonshot AI, developer of the Kimi chatbot, is reportedly planning a final pre-IPO funding round in August, aiming for a pre-money valuation of up to $50 billion, with a potential Hong Kong listing within six months.
The Pakistan government has extended its austerity measures for the 2026–27 fiscal year, aiming to control public expenditure and address economic challenges.
Brandenburg's Transport Minister Robert Crumbach has stated that further deregulation in regional transport is possible, but emphasized that existing services will be secured. He also ruled out taktverdichtungen on certain routes and major service cuts.
Volkswagen is deepening its collaboration with Chinese AI specialist Horizon Robotics to accelerate the development of autonomous driving systems in China. The partnership aims to make Level-3 functions available to VW customers in China by the second half of 2027.
The Hamburger SV has signed England's Patson Daka on a free transfer from Leicester City. The 27-year-old Sambia national team player has joined the HSV's training camp in Austria after passing a medical check in Hamburg.
The KraneShares Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF finished the quarter down 2.0%. Commodity exposures went from net long 51% to net long 16%, Currency exposures went from bearish (short) 12% to net short 59%, and Global Fixed Income exposures went from net sh…
The Sands For Singapore Charity Festival initiative will take place during the whole month of August, with a three-night event featuring music performances, food pop-ups and more, taking place from Aug 28 to 30.
Global oil prices rose in early trading on Wednesday as investors reacted to renewed military escalation between the United States and Iran, raising concerns over potential disruptions to crude supplies from the Middle East.
Lynas Rare Earths Limited (LYSDY) held its Q4 2026 earnings call, with Pol Le Roux, Interim CEO, presenting the company's performance in the June quarter. The market remained strong, and customers were reconnected with.