India’s continued ranking of 157th on the World Press Freedom Index is attributed in part to cases filed against journalists for social media activity.
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PrismML releases Bonsai 27B, a compressed on-device AI model
PrismML released Bonsai 27B, a 1-bit compressed on-device AI model. On an iPhone 17 Pro…
Apple Intelligence approved by China’s Cyberspace Administration
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Trump’s $1.8 Billion DOJ Fund Triggers Republican Rebellion Over Presidential Ballroom Plans
Several congressional Republicans have raised objections to plans to divert DOJ funds toward a presidential ballroom and an anti-weaponization initiative.
China’s EV and Solar Export Surge Creating New Trade Tension With EU and US Markets
Beijing’s industrial overcapacity in electric vehicles and solar panels is creating new flashpoints with major trading partners in Europe and America.
ICE Detention System Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Conditions for Non-Citizen Detainees
Congressional hearings are examining conditions in ICE detention centres following advocacy campaigns and accounts from released detainees.
Trump Signs Executive Order Expanding Use of Firing Squads in Federal Executions
President Trump has signed an order expanding capital punishment options including reinstating firing squads for federal executions.
India Italy Both Emphasise Freedom of Navigation in Strait of Hormuz in Joint Statement
The joint statement issued by India and Italy during PM Modi’s visit explicitly called for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
South Korea Gen Z Political Movement Grows After Supreme Court Chief Justice Remark Sparks Protests
Thousands of South Korean young adults have signed up for a new political movement following a controversial remark by the country’s Supreme Court chief justice.
Georgia Republican Governor Race Heads to June 16 Run-Off Between Jones and Jackson
Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will contest a June 16 run-off in Georgia’s Republican gubernatorial primary after neither secured enough votes.
US Congressman Thomas Massie Loses Primary in Kentucky to Challenger Ed Gallrein
With 72% of votes counted Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie was trailing challenger Ed Gallrein 54.4% to 45.6% in his primary race.
India and Nordic Nations Agree on Joint Climate Finance Framework at Bilateral Summit
India and Nordic countries pledged joint work on climate finance and green hydrogen at a high-level bilateral meeting in Stockholm.