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US bans Chinese startup DeepSeek across federal civilian agencies over data security risks

US bans Chinese startup DeepSeek across federal civilian agencies over data security risks

US Department of Homeland Security ordered federal civilian agencies to immediately purge artificial intelligence models and third-party tools developed by the Chinese lab DeepSeek from government devices

Asia
Tiger Shroff shooting: Three suspects held after Mumbai attack, police say

Tiger Shroff shooting: Three suspects held after Mumbai attack, police say

Three suspects detained in Rajasthan after gunmen opened fire as he left a Mumbai event. Police say the Bollywood actor is safe.

Europe
Macron condemns 'unbridled' violence as French cost-of-living riots leave 2,500 arrested

Macron condemns 'unbridled' violence as French cost-of-living riots leave 2,500 arrested

Macron addressed France after violent unrest caused nearly 2,500 arrests and widespread damage, amid growing political tensions ahead of the 2027 election

Middle East
Riyadh government staff told to work from home as Houthi attacks escalate

Riyadh government staff told to work from home as Houthi attacks escalate

Government agencies in Riyadh have told staff to work from home from Monday to Thursday as Houthi attacks on the Saudi capital continue, sources told AFP.

North America
US Supreme Court rejects 9/11 mastermind's bid to revive plea deal

US Supreme Court rejects 9/11 mastermind's bid to revive plea deal

The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal by 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others to revive plea deals that were later revoked.