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North Korea claims successful test of AI-powered 'Zam-2.0' torpedo system

The report added that test verified the weapon's propulsion systems, which were developed through more than 180 tests over the past five years

US to revive 3 shuttered nuclear plants to meet rising electricity demand

The US Department of Energy is lending up to $4.4 billion to restart three nuclear plants with a combined capacity of 2.25 GW, as data centres and AI drive demand for carbon-free electricity

Yemen officials blame Houthis for 2 missile strikes on Yemen's Aden airport

Two missiles struck an area of Aden airport hosting a military unit aligned with Yemen's Saudi-backed government, with no casualties reported; the attack followed a deadly strike on a palace complex

Saudi Arabia should accept Israel's 'helpful' offer to fight Houthis: Trump

Trump calls Israel's support for Saudi Arabia 'very helpful' and says Riyadh could join the Abraham Accords, as regional hostilities escalate

Trump waives Russia energy tariffs and sanctions under Graham law

Waiving the law avoids a potential clash with the top purchasers of Russian energy products, India, China and Turkey

Katie Zacharia is out after 5 days as White House Press Secretary

The ouster came as Zacharia was shadowed by questions about how she had presented her legal career and handled her first press briefing

AI risks may outweigh benefits without safeguards, warns IMF chief

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that AI risks could outweigh its benefits without safeguards and an ethical framework, while Anthropic backed common-sense standards

Zelenskyy slams Trump's Russian diesel deal, calls peace move a 'parody'

At an EU summit in Brussels, Zelenskyy criticised Trump's diesel deal with Russia, accused Putin of avoiding peace talks and warned that Moscow could gain funds for its war

Fed Chair Warsh stresses price stability, offers no signals on rate outlook

The US central bank raised its key rate by 25 basis points in September, defying US President Donald Trump's calls for cuts, as persistent inflation keeps further tightening on the table

White House lists $330.5 billion in investments in the US from India

The White House listed $330.5 billion in investments from India, including a $300 billion Reliance Industries refinery project, as part of $10.871 trillion in investments in the US.

Oil prices dip but head for weekly gains amid West Asia supply concerns

The International Energy Agency agreed to release over 20 million barrels of diesel to the market and any oil remaining from a record release of emergency reserves pledged in March to boost supply

How Spain's housing crisis sparked nationwide protests and a snap election

Spain's housing crisis has sparked protests over soaring rents, evictions and holiday rentals. PM Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for November 29 after parliament rejected housing measures

G7 finance chiefs agree to launch exercises to tackle AI cyberattack risks

The plan follows an IMF warning that an AI-enabled cyberattack on a critical financial service could undermine confidence, prompting G7 policymakers to coordinate their responses

Anti-India hate turning into violence: US lawmakers on temple shooting plot

A 19-year-old was arrested over an alleged plan to attack the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Aurora, as US lawmakers and advocacy groups warned of rising anti-Indian and anti-Hindu hatred

Magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits Russia's Kamchatka region, no tsunami threat

The earthquake struck at 9:05 am IST at a depth of 152 km, with its epicentre about 123 km southwest of Vilyuchinsk, according to seismic agencies

Tesla Roadster takes flight: Musk's new sports car flips, floats and stuns

Tesla has unveiled its redesigned Roadster with rocket thrusters, mid-air stunts and claimed 0-100 kmph acceleration in 0.81 seconds; the electric sports car is expected to launch in 2028

US midterms 2026: What is at stake for Trump, Republicans and Democrats

All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate are up for election; republicans currently control both chambers of Congress

US says Trump didn't order curbs on Ukraine's access to SpaceX's Starshield

The statement pushes back against Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's claim that Trump and Elon Musk restricted access to the satellite technology, affecting Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian drones

Musk gives $158 mn to GOP super PAC for Texas Senate race, filings show

Musk has donated more than $330 mn in the current US election cycle, leading political donors from both parties, with the latest contributions appearing to target the very expensive Texas Senate race

Trump's deal with Russia fuels tensions in war he vowed to swiftly end

The Ukrainian president's defiant decision to continue attacking Russian refineries underscores President Trump's inability to end a war he had promised to resolve