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Phone makers in India not mandated to share source code, say industry body and government
The denials follow a Reuters report that India is proposing to require smartphone makers to give authorities access to source code, the programming instructions that make phones work.
‘Queen of My Dreams’ Director Fawzia Mirza to Helm South Asian Paranormal Thriller ‘Bhoot’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Fawzia Mirza, the award-winning director of “The Queen of My Dreams,” has been tapped to helm “Bhoot,” an English-language South Asian paranormal thriller from Toronto-based Champ & Pepper and multi-hyphenate Dana Abraham. The film, written by and co-starring Abraham (“Orphan
X bans sexually explicit Grok deepfakes – but is its clash with the EU over?
While Elon Musk’s company has said it is taking steps to prevent its AI chatbot from creating nude images of real people, the European Commission has yet to be reassured.
To meet 'tremendous and humongous demand' from AI customers, SK Hynix accelerates 2027 fab plans by three months, with an even fresher fab beginning wafer production next month
Good news…for somebody!
Iran reopens airspace after Trump says protest crackdown has eased
Iran’s judiciary said that Erfan Soltani, a man said to be facing execution, would not be put to death. The Trump administration is weighing military strikes.
Playtika cutting 15 percent of global workforce in pursuit of 'AI and automation'
The company, which owns development studios such as Wooga and Seriously, said it must stop investing talent and capital in titles without a clear path.
UMNO embraces exiled leaders with former minister Khairy’s appearance at Youth wing meet
The open-door policy is aimed at capitalising on the former leaders’ popularity ahead of the 16th general election.
Syria's use of force against Kurdish-led SDF seems an option, Turkey says
By Jonathan Spicer ISTANBUL, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Turkey's foreign minister said on Thursday he hopes problems in neighbouring Syria can be resolved peacefully but the use of force by the government in Damascus could be an option after recent clashes with Kurdish fighters. Five
Gaming on Linux just got a bump with new Wine 11 improvements that'll make for a better Proton on SteamOS, too
We can expect better and more robust compatibility.
The energy trade that excites VanEck's CEO — and it's not oil
A major exchange-traded fund manager suggests the oil trade won't provide much upside ahead.
On Iran, Trump needs to make good on his promises
Khamenei is now daring Trump to keep his word.
Maya Jama on ‘Love Island’s’ Global Success and Finally Pursuing Acting With ‘The Gentlemen’ Role: ‘It’s Always Been in the Back of My Mind’
Before she became a globally recognized presenter as the face of “Love Island” in the U.K., Maya Jama dreamed of becoming an actor. “I was that kid who would be like, ‘Let’s have a performance in the front room and get all our family members to pay for a ticket,'” the
World’s biggest chipmaker TSMC doubles down on AI, sees profit lift
A surge in AI-driven demand has pushed TSMC’s profits and investment plans higher, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most advanced semiconductor producers.
Bodies of Cubans killed during US raid on Venezuela to be returned
The bodies of 32 soldiers killed during the US action are set to be received in Havana on Thursday.
Despite an incredibly tough 2025 for ZeniMax, The Elder Scrolls Online's leadership is hopeful: 'We've definitely got our eyes on the future, because this is our home'
"We aren't done yet."
Trump set to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado after praising rival
U.S. policy on – and a Nobel Peace Prize – will be front and center Thursday as Trump welcomes the Venezuelan opposition leader to the White House.
Australia social media ban hits 4.7 million teen accounts in first month
SYDNEY, Jan 15 - Social media companies have collectively deactivated nearly five million accounts belonging to Australian teenagers just a month after a world-first ban on under‑16s took effect, the country's internet regulator said, a sign the measure has had a swift and
Europe allies begin Greenland military mission as Trump says US needs island
France says a 15-strong French military contingent has arrived in Nuuk as part of a so-called reconnaissance mission.
‘Misericordia’ Distributor Janus Films Wins Unifrance Distribution Prize for Robust and Witty Release
Arthouse stalwart Janus Films took home the second annual Unifrance Distribution Prize at this year’s Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Paris, collecting $11,646 in recognition of its handling of Alain Guiraudie’s “Misericordia.” Picked up out of Cannes in 2024, the darkly comic
Violent thunderstorms trigger flash flooding along Australia's Great Ocean Road
Severe thunderstorms caused flash flooding in Victoria, Australia, with over 170 mm of rain. Cars were swept away, but no injuries were reported.
Ken Watanabe and Lee Sang-il on ‘Kokuho,’ the Kabuki Gamble That Became Japan’s Top Live-Action Film and an Oscars Contender: ‘This Film Is About Pursuing Beauty’
A nearly three-hour film about Kabuki was never supposed to be a box office juggernaut, but “Kokuho” has defied expectations to become Japan’s top live-action hit — and an Oscars international feature shortlister. Directed by Lee Sang-il and starring Ken Watanabe, the drama
Transcript: Mike Johnson’s Gaslighting on ICE Takes Truly Vile Turn
T he following is a lightly edited transcript of the January 15 episode of The Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Folks, it’s getting
Second ICE shooting in Minneapolis sparks clashes with protesters
A federal immigration agent shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis on Wednesday night after reportedly being attacked with a shovel and a broom handle, as tensions between ICE agents and protesters continued to rise.
Euronews journalists' voices stolen in fake anti-Ukraine videos
A collection of doctored reports shared on a pro-Russian Telegram channel has edited the voices of genuine reporters to spread incriminating false information about Ukrainian refugees.
Africa: WHO Urges Higher Taxes On Sugary Drinks, Alcohol to Curb Preventable Deaths
[Premium Times] The organisation urged countries to raise and redesign taxes as part of its new 3 by 35 initiative, which aims to increase the real prices of tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks by 2035.
Ukraine’s politicians trade barbs as Kyiv shivers amid the loss of power
In Kyiv, a frigid lottery of sorts is playing out in which residents may have power, heat or water but almost never all three depending on where they live.
'We respectfully ask the West – amplify Iranian voices or take a step back'
As protests spread across Iran, Iranians in exile debate regime change, outside intervention and the fate of loved ones back home
