Politics
Iran's Supreme Leader Representative Praises New Leader, Assures India Safe Passage
Iran's Supreme Leader representative in India lauds Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's piety and management skills, while confirming Indian vessels will have safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia tensions.
World
US Strikes Iran's Kharg Island, Tehran Vows Retaliation on Oil Infrastructure
The United States military conducted a targeted strike on Iran's Kharg Island, a crucial hub for oil exports. Iran has responded with threats to destroy all American oil and energy infrastructure, escalating tensions in the region.
Entertainment
Oscar-Nominated Directors Unite in LA, Discuss War, Politics, and Film's Power
Prominent Oscar-nominated directors gathered in Los Angeles for a panel, speaking out on global conflicts, political issues, and cinema's role in shaping society and discourse.
Business
Canada's Labor Market Stumbles in Early 2026 with Sharp Job Losses, Unemployment Rises
Canada's labor market experienced an unexpected setback in February 2026, losing 83,900 jobs and pushing unemployment to 6.7%. This sharp decline complicates the Bank of Canada's monetary policy decisions amid a fragile economic recovery.
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Lifestyle
Technology
LeCun's AI Startup Raises $1.03B, Names LeBrun CEO
Advanced Machine Intelligence (AMI) Labs, founded by AI pioneer Yann LeCun, secures record $1.03 billion seed funding and appoints former Facebook researcher Alex LeBrun as CEO to develop world models.
MIT Scientist Creates Water from Air to Combat Global Shortage
MIT mechanical engineer Evelyn N. Wang develops solar-powered atmospheric water harvesting technology that extracts drinkable water from air, offering a sustainable solution for 2.2 billion people lacking safe water access.
Lava Bold 2 5G Launched in India Under Rs 15,000
Lava International has launched the Bold 2 5G smartphone in India, featuring a 50MP camera, a 5000mAh battery, and 5G connectivity, all priced under Rs 15,000. This budget-friendly device aims to boost domestic manufacturing and accessibility.
Meta Drops End-to-End Encryption on Instagram Messaging
Meta has removed end-to-end encryption from Instagram's direct messaging feature, raising concerns about user privacy and data security implications.
Kochi Police Recover Rs 1 Crore from Digital Arrest Fraud
Kochi cyber police successfully recovered approximately Rs 1.06 crore lost by an elderly man in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' fraud scheme, with funds traced to a bank in Jammu and Kashmir.