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Trump’s praise comes after UK prime minister called the US leader’s remarks ‘insulting’ and suggested he apologise.Published On 24 Jan 202624 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareUnited States President Donald Trump has praised UK soldiers a day after receiving a rare rebuke from United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer over comments he made about European troops staying “a little off the front lines” in the war in Afghanistan.In an apparent bid to ease tensions with Starmer, Trump took to social media on Saturday to acknowledge that 457 UK soldiers had died in Afghanistan, with many others badly wounded,…

On eve of day two of talks in UAE capital, Russian attacks cut off about 1.2 million from power in sub-zero temperatures.Ukraine and Russia ended a second day of United States-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi without an agreement, but with the warring sides saying they were open to further dialogue, as Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure continued.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X on Saturday that bilateral discussions focused on the “parameters for ending the war, as well as the security conditions required to achieve this”, and that further talks could take place as early as next week.Recommended Stories list of…

For the majority of web users, generative AI is AI. Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT and Claude are the de facto gateway to artificial intelligence and the infinite possibilities it has to offer. After mastering our syntax and remixing our memes, LLMs have captured the public imagination.They’re easy to use and fun. And – the odd hallucination aside – they’re smart. But while the public plays around with their favourite flavour of LLM, those who live, breathe, and sleep AI – researchers, tech heads, developers – are focused on bigger things. That’s because the ultimate goal for AI max-ers…

A new Pentagon strategy document softens tone on traditional foes, China and Russia.Published On 24 Jan 202624 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe United States military will prioritise protecting the homeland and deterring China while providing “more limited” support to allies in Europe and elsewhere, according to a Pentagon strategy document.The 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS) released on Friday marks a significant departure from past Pentagon policy, both in its emphasis on allies taking on increased burdens with less backing from Washington and its softer tone towards traditional foes, China and Russia.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of…

Anthropic’s Economic Index offers a look at how organisations and individuals are actually using large language models. The report contains the company’s analysis of a million consumer interactions on Claude.ai, plus a million enterprise API calls, all dated from November 2025. The report notes that its figures are based on observations, rather than, for example, a sample of business decision-makers or generic survey.Limited use cases dominateUse of Anthropic’s AI tends to cluster around a relatively small number of tasks, with the ten most frequently-performed tasks accounting for almost a quarter of consumer interactions, and nearly a third of enterprise API…

Hundreds of businesses are closing their doors in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the midwestern United States, as anti-ICE protesters continue to call for the federal agency to leave the city as part of a large-scale economic protest that has been named The Day of Truth and Freedom.Friday’s walkout includes small businesses, unions, faith groups, and educators across the city, which has become a focal point of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency’s aggressive actions. The call, organised by a coalition of community groups, also urges a suspension of consumer spending.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“It is time…

Cyber threats don’t follow predictable patterns, forcing security teams to rethink how protection works at scale. Defensive AI is emerging as a practical response, combining machine learning with human oversight.Cybersecurity rarely fails because teams lack tools. It fails because threats move faster than detection can keep pace. As digital systems expand, attackers adapt in real time while static defences fall behind. This reality explains why AI security explained has become a central topic in modern cyber defense conversations.Why cyber defense needs machine learning nowAttack techniques today are fluid. Phishing messages change wording in hours. Malware alters behaviour to avoid detection.…

South Africa has launched an inquiry into Iran’s participation in joint naval drills with BRICS nations last week, apparently against the orders of President Cyril Ramaphosa.BRICS is a group of 10 countries: Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. The acronym BRICS represents the initial letters of the founding members, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe group, formed in 2006, initially focused on trade, but has since expanded its mandate to include security and cultural exchanges.It concluded a week of joint naval drills in…

Corporate networks are filling up with AI agents, creating a governance blind spot for leaders managing multi-cloud infrastructures.As distinct business units race to adopt generative technologies, CIOs especially find their ecosystems populated by fragmented and unmonitored assets. This mirrors the shadow IT challenges of the cloud era, but involves autonomous actors capable of executing business logic and accessing sensitive data.IDC projects the number of actively deployed AI agents will exceed one billion by 2029—a forty-fold increase from current levels. In the first half of 2025 alone, agent creation surged by 119 percent. For enterprise leadership, the immediate challenge shifts from…

French President Emmanuel Macron says vessel subject to international sanctions, suspected of ‘flying false flag’.Published On 22 Jan 202622 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe French Navy has intercepted a tanker in the Mediterranean that officials allege belongs to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet”, designed to evade international sanctions.In a statement shared on social media on Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron said the oil tanker was “coming from Russia, subject to international sanctions and suspected of flying a false flag”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“The operation was conducted on the high seas in the Mediterranean, with the…