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Who is Vikram Bajaj, the MIT-trained scientist steering Bezos' AI Project?

Project Prometheus is developing AI tools tailored for complex, real-world physical systems, a field that aligns with Bezos's long-standing interest in space, engineering and advanced manufacturing

US nod for S Korea's nuke submarines will lead to 'nuclear domino': N Korea

Seoul has sought to secure enrichment and spent fuel recycling rights as part of efforts to address concerns about energy security and growing stockpiles of nuclear waste

Here's when the US House will vote on Epstein files release: All details

The proposal, called The Epstein Files Transparency Act, directs the Department of Justice to make public every unclassified document, email and investigative record tied to Jeffrey Epstein

Jeff Bezos enters AI race with Project Prometheus: All we know about it

Jeff Bezos has re-entered an operational role by becoming co-CEO of Project Prometheus, a well-funded AI startup aiming to build advanced models for engineering, robotics and scientific discovery

Amazon set to raise $12 billion in first US bond sale to fuel AI growth

Amazon is returning to the US bond market after three years to raise $12 billion, aiming to fund its growing investments in AI and expand its infrastructure

Human rights office urges Colombia to suspend airstrikes after child deaths

Military prosecutors in Colombia announced Monday they had launched an inquiry into the airstrike in Guaviare, to determine if it had complied with international law

Trump admin sues California over law banning masked federal agents

The law prohibits neck gaiters, ski masks and other facial coverings for local and federal officers, including immigration enforcement agents, while they conduct official business

What's next for the Epstein files after Trump's social media posts?

The push for more disclosure in the years-old sex trafficking investigation into Epstein has come roaring back since the House returned to Washington after a nearly two-month absence

Trump says US will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia despite China concerns

US President Donald Trump's plan to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia has raised concerns among US officials about possible technology leaks to China

'Trying to help an alcoholic': Hungary slams EU plan for Ukraine aid

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban sharply criticised EU chief Ursula von der Leyen for asking member states to send more financial aid to Ukraine, as Russia steps up attacks in the war's fourth year

US pulls out missile system from Japan as Beijing-Tokyo row escalates

The development comes days after Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan comments triggered a diplomatic flare-up with China

US creating priority visa system for FIFA World Cup ticket holders: Trump

Under the initiative, led by the US State Department, fans holding a ticket purchased through FIFA would get priority access to visa interviews

US to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia on eve of crown prince's visit, says Trump

The crown prince, who is set to make a White House visit Tuesday, had been expected to arrive with a wish list that includes receiving formal assurances from Trump

Trump threatens Latin America with military action but US strategy unclear

The comments - which hit the Mexican peso - echo remarks he's made in the past about potentially using force to seize Greenland and take back the Panama Canal

Trump praises McDonald's extra value meals in affordability pitch

Trump's pitch came nearly two weeks after Republicans suffered prominent defeats in off-year state and local elections where affordability concerns were front and center

Rich nations must hit net-zero emissions, pay up on climate: India at COP30

More than 115 countries have now lodged updated climate plans with the United Nations, required under the terms of the 2015 Paris Agreement

NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani hopes to meet with Trump to discuss affordability

Mamdani said the overture reflected his commitment to meet with anyone who could help address the city's most pressing needs, including controlling soaring costs

Deployed National Guard troops begin withdrawal from Chicago, Portland

About 300 Illinois National Guard troops will remain in the Chicago area, also doing training, but they currently are not legally allowed to conduct operations

'No one is above law': Bangladesh Chief Advisor on Hasina's death sentence

Bangladesh's foreign ministry urged India to immediately extradite former PM Sheikh Hasina and ex-home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal after their death sentences for last year's protest crackdown

Jeff Bezos to co-lead AI startup in first operational role since Amazon

This is the first time Bezos has taken a formal operational role in a company since he stepped down as chief executive of Amazon in July 2021