OpenAI has cancelled plans to release its new artificial intelligence model, GPT-6.1 Astra, after it failed to meet expected standards in internal safety tests. The model was scheduled for release in October. The decision was made after testing raised concerns about the model’s behaviour and Continue Reading

Crude oil prices rose for a second consecutive day in the global market amid concerns over possible supply disruptions in the Middle East. The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran and uncertainty surrounding key energy supply routes have put upward pressure on the oil market. By 12:30 am Greenwich Mean Time on Tuesday […]Continue Reading

The war imposed on Iran by the United States and Israel this year has failed to achieve its desired objectives. Its stated aim was to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, although Iran had already kept its civilian nuclear programme under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and agreed to a nuclear […]Continue Reading

Italy’s right-wing government led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has moved to ban the wearing of burqas and niqabs in educational institutions, drawing strong criticism from representatives of the country’s Muslim community and analysts. They argue that the move is aimed at politics and the upcoming election rather than addressing a genuine problem. The proposal […]Continue Reading

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) paid a total of Rs 2.73 crore to 20 Bengali content creators, influencers and digital media outlets during the West Bengal election campaign from March 15 to May 6, 2026, according to its expenditure statement submitted to the Election Commission of India (ECI). However, the party’s virtual campaign expenditure schedule […]Continue Reading

The United States has granted a 100% tariff exemption on certain specialised medicines and related products imported from Bangladesh and 19 other countries and jurisdictions. As a result, these products will be allowed to enter the US market without the additional 100% import tariff if they meet the specified conditions. The exemption took effect on […]Continue Reading

Even torrential rain could not silence their voices of protest. With handwritten posters in their hands, open umbrellas over their heads and a single slogan on their lips: “Hum leke rahenge azadi” (We will win our freedom), women held a massive protest march at Delhi University (DU) campus on Monday, September 29, demanding women’s safety […]Continue Reading

Protests at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab, India, turned violent on Sunday following allegations of sexual assault against a female student. Several videos circulating on social media showed shops at the university’s shopping mall being vandalised and looted. The videos, which have not been independently verified, showed people taking food, electronic Continue Reading

Malaysia, a country in Southeast Asia, has achieved a big success in international travel access and global acceptance. In The Passport Index Global Ranking 2026, it has earned the status of the world’s second strongest passport. Malaysia shares the second place (silver tier) with Singapore in this list. On Monday (28 September), the Malaysian Immigration […]Continue Reading

A plan to partly demolish the historic Shahi Mosque in Ujjain, a historic city in Madhya Pradesh, India, has caused strong tension and conflict. The plan is part of a road widening project linked to the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh Mela. Local Muslims are resisting hard and fighting the plan in court. The administration is carrying […]Continue Reading