How long will it take for US to clear Strait of Hormuz mines positioned by Iran?
Iran's alleged mining of the Strait of Hormuz could delay its reopening for up to six months, according to Pentagon reports to Congress. This sophisticated deployment, using GPS technology, is making detection difficult for US forces. The standoff has already impacted global oil prices, with Brent crude exceeding $100 per barrel. US officials vow to counter this threat.
Woke in Brussels, pragmatic in Beijing: Spain is making its move in China
Four trips, dozens of deals, and one message: Madrid is moving closer to Beijing – on its own terms When Spain’s Pedro Sánchez arrived in Beijing in April for his fourth visit in four years, he did so for a tightly choreographed round of high-level meetings with Xi Jinping and senior Chinese officials, alongside business and academic engagements. Officially, the visit revolved around cooperation: trade, green energy, technology, and multilateral governance. Spain, S&aac...
Florida AG launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT over FSU shooting
Technology Florida AG launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT over FSU shooting April 21, 20264:02 PM ET By Tristan Wood , Shannon Bond Police investigate the scene of a shooting near the student union at Florida State University on April 17, 2025 in Tallahassee, Florida. Two people were killed and five injured in the attack. Florida's attorney general is now investigating OpenAI because the alleged shooter used ChatGPT to help plan the attack. Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/Getty...
Your Water Company Has Become A National Security Problem
InnovationYour Water Company Has Become A National Security ProblemByCharles Radclyffe,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a Digital Ethicist, writing about Emerging Technology and EthicsFollow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 11:12am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.WOODHEAD, DERBYSHIRE - JUNE 11: In this aerial view low water levels impact the Woodhead Reservoir where...
After 80 yrs, Japan opens its weapons sector to world - what it means for India
Japan, shifting from its pacifist constitution, is now poised to export lethal weapons. This significant policy change, driven by regional security concerns, allows Tokyo to leverage its advanced defense technology. The move opens new avenues for its burgeoning defense industry, potentially transforming Japan into a major global arms supplier.
Japan’s new arms export rules trigger Chinese warning against ‘moves towards militarism’
Japan has scrapped long-standing restrictions on arms exports in a major break with its post-war pacifist policy that is likely to derail any potential thaw in relations with China. The plans, given final approval by the cabinet on Tuesday, could clear the way for sales of lethal equipment that had long been banned and prompted expressions of “serious concern” from Beijing. Japan’s Three Principles on Transfer of Defence Equipment and Technology had previously limited exports to five non-combat....
NFL's custom scouting systems tell the story of the sport's changing technology
In the early 2000s, if Tony Lazzaro wanted to make a film cutup of a draft prospect for a coach, first he’d have to borrow VCR tapes of that player’s games — sometimes from the college — and sit in front of his television with a pen and notebook in hand. He’d write down the time stamps as each play he wanted to highlight began, mark where each ended, and then give a list from all the separate tapes to a video specialist to manually splice together.Advertisement
UAE President receives Prime Minister of Albania
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, who is on a working visit to the UAE.During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to further develop UAE–Albania relations across priority sectors, notably the economy, trade, renewable energy, and technology, in a way that serves both countries’ interests and benefits their peoples.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click her...
US security agency 'found' using Pentagon 'blacklisted company' Anthropic’s Mythos
The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's controversial AI model, Mythos Preview, despite the Department of War previously labeling the company a national security risk. This comes after a legal battle where a judge halted the ban on Anthropic's technology. Anthropic itself has opted not to release Mythos publicly due to fears of its potential misuse in destabilizing cybersecurity.
Boost to India–South Korea ties: PM Modi, Lee Jae Myung hold talks at Hyderabad House
Prime Minister Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held high-level talks in Delhi, aiming to transform their trusted partnership into a futuristic one. The leaders witnessed the exchange of MoUs, covering cooperation in sectors from chips to ships, talent to technology, and energy.
Strait of Hormuz must be returned to the world ‘exactly as it was’, says UAE minister
Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and CEO of Adnoc, said 50 days of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz have blocked nearly 600 million barrels of oil, putting increasing pressure on global supplies of LNG, jet fuel, fertiliser and other essential commodities.In a post on social media platform X, he warned that the impact is being felt worldwide, with rising costs ultimately passed on to ordinary people. Al Jaber stressed that the global economy cannot withstand pr...
Ministers rally around Keir Starmer as leadership questions grow over Mandelson saga – UK politics live
The prime minister’s leadership is still in the spotlight after Mandelson was appointed US ambassador after he failed security vettingLiz Kendall has repeated David Lammy’s claim the prime minister would have stopped Peter Mandelson’s appointment if he had known the peer had failed security vetting.Speaking to Trevor Phillips on Sky News on Sunday, the science and technology said Keir Starmer was a “man of integrity”. Continue reading...
Why might China want to get involved in the war with Iran?
U.S. officials tell CBS News that days after the war with Iran started, U.S. intelligence detected that China was weighing whether to supply Iran with advanced radar technology. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
SEN TIM SHEEHY: Gold Star families deserve justice. This $15B from Iran is a start
During my time serving in the Middle East, I witnessed firsthand Iran’s role in the systematic targeting and murder of Americans. For 47 years, the Iranian regime has deliberately and systematically killed thousands of American servicemembers and civilians, including good friends of mine, by funding and directing a network of proxy terrorist organizations that have directly benefited adversary states like China and Russia with cheap oil, rocket and drone technology and regional instability.This...
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.7 as its most intelligent public AI model
Must ReadScience & TechnologyAnthropic launches Claude Opus 4.7 as its most intelligent public AI modelBy Web Desk-Apr 17, 2026Anthropic continues its rapid product releases in 2026, launching Claude Opus 4.7 this Thursday. As the latest in a series of hybrid reasoning models, Opus 4.7 is now the most advanced AI system made publicly available by Anthropic. It offers notable improvements in multi-step reasoning and coding capabilities. However, the company stated in a press release that the...
Bernie Sanders, labor leaders warn of AI risks for workers
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and the leaders of several major labor unions warned Thursday about the risks AI poses to workers amid concerns about the technology’s ability to replace jobs. Sanders, who is pushing for a moratorium on data center construction, argued that AI could displace both blue-collar and white-collar workers. “How the hell do…
Lebanon, Israel Agree on Ceasefire, Gold Recovering From Recent Lows | Bloomberg Markets 4/16/2026
"Bloomberg Markets" follows the market moves across every global asset class and discusses the biggest issues for Wall Street. Today's guests: Brookings Institution VP and Director, Foreign Policy Program Suzanne Maloney, Angel Oak Capital Advisors Senior Portfolio Manager Cheryl Pate, Standard Charted Bank Global Head, Commodities Research Suki Cooper, Citi Co-Head of Technology Investment Banking Pankaj Goel, and Actress and Writer Kirsten Vangsness. (Source: Bloomberg)
SEN BERNIE SANDERS: Artificial intelligence is coming for the working class. We must fight back
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the most transformational technology in the history of the world—and will have a profound impact on the life of every man, woman, and child in our country. And, if you’re currently in the workforce, there’s a good chance it will take your job.Recently, I took a trip in a self-driving Waymo car in San Francisco. There was no one behind the wheel. Waymo is already operating in 10 major cities and, along with other driverless car companies, intends to expand rapidly....
Iran envoy: Criminal US-Israeli war symbol of misuse of advanced tech against humanity
The Iranian representative to the UN Commission on Population and Development says the recent US-Israel act of aggression against the Islamic Republic reflects misuse of advanced technology against mankind.
Val Kilmer Resurrected by AI: ‘As Deep as the Grave’ Trailer Brings Late Actor Back to the Big Screen (EXCLUSIVE)
The filmmakers behind “As Deep as the Grave” have debuted the trailer for the upcoming historical drama, giving viewers a first look at the AI technology that was used to create Val Kilmer’s performance. Kilmer, who died in 2025 after battling throat cancer, was cast as Father Fintan, a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist, […]