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English, Bengali, Mandarin, Spanish… and a few very human takes in between. His team’s way of proving this one was definitely not AI.

The push follows a reduction in the scale of a joint US-South Korea military exercise and Trump’s reference to his relationship with Kim. Any renewed talks would come amid North Korea’s expanding weapons programmes and closer ties with Russia and China.

The greens were grown over a month with guidance from NASA’s veggie team, offering a taste of how astronauts could grow food on future long-duration space missions.

The change suggests Iran may have partially lost its ability to control shipping through the strategic waterway. The Omani route, authorised by the United Nations but opposed by Tehran, had seen almost no traffic a month ago.

With US naval forces providing protection, commercial vessels are increasingly using the alternative route despite the risks. Gulf oil producers are also relying on tankers and rerouting strategies to keep crude flowing.

The move, reportedly driven by data security concerns, involves a customised version of Windows 10 used by Chinese state agencies. Domestic alternatives including Kylin OS and Unity OS are expected to play a larger role as Beijing pushes for greater technological self-reliance.

The move is part of a broader effort by China to replace foreign technology in sensitive sectors, even as Windows continues to dominate the country’s consumer desktop market.

With thousands of US troops stationed in South Korea and North Korea watching closely, the move raises questions about the future of the alliance.
Could Trump’s pressure on Seoul create an opening for Kim Jong Un?

The announcement came after the UAE said it detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, which it assessed were targeting maritime traffic. Both missiles fell into the sea.

The move comes amid heightened tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and the collapse of a 60-day window for US-Iran peace talks. Iran has rejected the UAE's missile allegations as “baseless”.

Responding to calls from citizens and social media users, Mamdani said, “I’m listening, I’m learning. Safety first, NYC,” and acknowledged that he needed to do better.

The billboard carries the message: “Don’t let them win.”

The post comes ahead of Israel’s upcoming election, with Netanyahu using the billboard to frame the political contest around what he portrays as threats to Israel and its security.

The inclusion of Mamdani alongside Erdogan, Khamenei and Nasrallah has also drawn attention, linking the New York mayor to figures strongly opposed by Netanyahu and the Israeli establishment.

Trump also said the 60-day deadline for talks to end the war was irrelevant, with no timeline set for negotiations.
According to Yingst, Trump said the US has a back channel for talks with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The powerful quake struck on Saturday, August 15, damaging or collapsing a mosque and several homes in the town of Reok. Thousands of people have been evacuated, with many taking shelter in tents outdoors as fears of aftershocks keep residents away from their homes.

But the fighting returned, the Strait of Hormuz remained unresolved, and the toughest issues were still on the table.
So did Pakistan’s peace push create a path to a deal — or merely buy time?

Under the proposed law, those who give interviews or participate in discussions with such outlets could face six months to two years in prison. Interviews with other foreign media would require notification to Iran’s intelligence ministry.

The bill also proposes tighter restrictions on contact with foreign institutions, sharing information with foreigners and scientific cooperation with unapproved foreign organisations.

The journalist asked whether North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had specifically requested a reduction in the military drills. Trump called the reporter “fake news” and accused them of being “disrespectful” and reporting “fake news”.

Beijing said Chinese citizens overseas must follow local laws while highlighting plans for an international alliance against telecom and online fraud. The case comes amid China’s wider crackdown on fraud networks operating across countries including Myanmar, Cambodia and Sri Lanka, making cross-border cybercrime a growing concern.