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The UK government has ordered Apple to grant access to users' encrypted files under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, sparking concerns about privacy rights. The Home Office requested a broad ability to view encrypted material, rather than access to specific accounts, but has not confirmed the existence of the order. Apple has emphasized privacy as a fundamental human right and stated that its current setup prevents anyone, including Apple, from accessing user data, with the...

Air Force warrant officer Manjunath tragically lost his life during a parachute training exercise in Agra on Friday morning. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at the Air Force Hospital. The necessary legal procedures have been completed following the incident. Full Article

Hamas announced the names of three Israeli hostages for release in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, following a tense cease-fire deal with Israel. The hostages were abducted during a Hamas-led attack in 2023, sparking a deadly war. The truce has seen several crises, with both sides accusing each other of violations, as efforts continue to release remaining hostages and reach a lasting peace agreement. Full Article

In a move supported by President Trump through an executive order, plastic straws are being promoted for use again. The decision comes amidst a pushback against environmental efforts to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability. Critics argue that this decision could have negative impacts on the environment and wildlife. Full Article

Hamas has named the next hostages to be released in Gaza on Saturday as Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami, and Or Levy, as part of the exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Since the ceasefire began, 18 hostages have been freed, with a total of 33 hostages and 1,900 prisoners set to be released by the end of the first stage of the ceasefire in three weeks. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters...

Consumers are increasingly concerned about near-term inflation due to President Trump's aggressive tariffs on major U.S. trading partners, with the University of Michigan consumer survey for February showing a 1 percentage point jump in inflation expectations to 4.3%, the highest level since November 2023. Despite tariff postponements, fears of price increases impacting consumers persisted, leading to a decline in overall sentiment and a notable drop in the various survey indexes, reflecting a perception that it...