Joe Biden approves national security memo on China, Iran, North Korea and Russia ahead of Donald Trump's return

Rishabh Pant's performance in IPL 2025 reached a new low as his team, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), was eliminated from playoff contention following a loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he managed only 7 runs off 6 balls. With a total of 135 runs from 12 matches at an average of 12.27, Pant is on track for his worst IPL season, costing LSG Rs 27 crore, translating to 5 runs per crore. Despite injuries crippling their...

Former Indian cricketer Joginder Sharma has suggested that MS Dhoni should consider resting after a disappointing 2025 IPL season, where the Chennai Super Kings failed to reach the playoffs. Dhoni's leadership was called into question following an injury to regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, and speculation about his retirement has intensified, especially after he batted lower in the order and coach Stephen Fleming noted his limited ability to sustain high performance. Dhoni himself stated that his...

US President Donald Trump signed the "Take It Down Act," which makes it illegal to share explicit images without consent, including AI-generated content, marking the first federal law addressing such issues. The law, which received bipartisan support and was championed by First Lady Melania Trump, mandates the removal of non-consensual images within 48 hours of a victim's request and imposes penalties for violators. While major tech platforms support the bill, concerns remain about potential misuse...

A Microsoft employee, Joe Lopez, disrupted the Build 2025 conference in Seattle on May 19, protesting the company's collaboration with the Israeli government on Cloud and AI projects. Joined by a former Google employee, Lopez shouted "free Palestine" during CEO Satya Nadella's keynote and later sent an email to Microsoft staff expressing disillusionment with leadership's silence on alleged misuse of technology in Gaza. Microsoft maintains that an external review found no evidence of its tools...

Indian authorities have conducted a significant crackdown on a Pakistan-linked espionage network, resulting in the arrest of at least 12 individuals in northern states. The suspects, which include a YouTuber and an influencer, are accused of transmitting sensitive military information to Pakistani intelligence officers. Ongoing investigations are examining digital devices, financial transactions, and possible connections to drug smuggling, highlighting the serious implications of the network's activities. Full Article

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