Iran threatens Meta, Google, Apple and other US tech companies: ‘From now on…’

Tensions in the Middle East have reached a critical level. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened major American technology and aerospace companies, including Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp-parent company Meta, Google and Apple, with an attack and urged the staff to evacuate their office in the region. The Iran’s multi-service primary force has said…

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‘Biplomacy’: The ‘crypto bro’ who found Pakistan a seat at Trump’s table

Bilal Bin Saqib (Photo credit: X/@Bilalbinsaqib) In January 2026, Pakistan’s top civilian and military leadership hosted Zachary Witkoff, CEO of the crypto platform World Liberty Financial, for an engagement that closely resembled a state-level visit. While the formal centerpiece was a non-binding letter of intent to explore stablecoin integration for cross-border payments, the high-profile attendance…

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Demis Hassabis: Why Google’s AI CEO said no to Mark Zuckerberg and yes to Larry Page despite Facebook offering more money |

Before OpenAI or Anthropic existed, Google and Facebook fought over a small London AI startup called DeepMind. Its CEO Demis Hassabis turned down Mark Zuckerberg’s richer offer and sold to Larry Page’s Google for $650 million in 2014. A new book by Sebastian Mallaby reveals how a Palo Alto dinner, a poker-style bluff, and AI…

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Vijay declares assets worth Rs 640.51 crore in poll affidavit; here is the breakup | Chennai News

CHENNAI: Actor-turned-politician and TVK president Vijay has declared assets worth Rs 640.51 crore held in his name and that of his spouse, according to an affidavit filed before the Perambur returning officer on Monday.The disclosure shows Rs 404 crore in movable assets, including cash, investments, gold, and vehicles. The vehicles listed include a Toyota Lexus,…

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Valanka alleges harassment and intimidation by AIFF top brass | Goa News

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey (centre) along with vice president NA Haris (right) and deputy secretary general M. Satyanarayan during the executive committee meeting in Delhi on Sunday Panaji: The All India Football Federation’s executive committee member Valanka Alemao has accused top federation officials of intimidation and harassment after she raised concerns over procedural irregularities.In an…

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Mohsin Naqvi ‘unhappy’ as PSL hit by hotel-security row, ball-tampering controversy | Cricket News

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is facing growing concerns over multiple issues around the Pakistan Super League (PSL), with reports suggesting the Pakistan Cricket Board chief is particularly upset about a hotel-security incident involving Lahore Qalandars players.The situation comes at a time when PSL 2026 is already being conducted under restrictions. Matches in Lahore are being…

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