OpenAI has signed a deal with Australian data center operator NEXTDC to build a massive AI campus and GPU “supercluster” in western Sydney, a project valued at approximately US $4.6 billion (≈ A$7 billion). The planned facility at NEXTDC’s S7 site in Eastern Creek will host a hyperscale AI infrastructure aimed at supporting large AI...
The Pentagon has cleared the path for submarine sales to Australia, confirming that the trilateral AUKUS security pact remains intact after a months-long review and will proceed as planned. Under the agreement, Australia is set to receive at least three nuclear-powered Virginia-class submarines in the coming years, a key component of Canberra’s bid to upgrade...
According to a new investigation by Amnesty International, Pakistani authorities have employed a highly invasive Israeli spyware tool known as Predator—created by the firm Intellexa—to surveil citizens, raising serious human rights concerns. The investigation, titled “Intellexa Leaks,” reveals that at least one human rights lawyer in Balochistan was targeted after receiving a malicious WhatsApp link....
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met with Royal Saudi Land Forces Commander Lieutenant General Fahad Bin Saud Al‑Johani at Pakistan’s General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, where both sides expressed confidence in the “robust defence collaboration” between Pakistan and the Kingdom. During the high-level talks, Pakistan’s army chief commended the depth of cooperation, highlighting ongoing joint...
The Donald Trump administration has officially suspended all immigration applications, including green cards and U.S. citizenship processes, from 19 non-European countries, citing national security and public safety concerns. The policy freeze affects nations previously hit by a partial travel ban: among them are Afghanistan, Somalia, Iran, Yemen, Libya, Sudan, and others. According to the new...
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning to European leaders: if they choose war, “Russia is ready.” According to international media reports, Putin accused European governments of isolating themselves over the Ukraine conflict and undermining diplomatic efforts. He claimed that European attempts to sabotage any potential peace deals have threatened Russia’s national security...
Former US President Donald Trump argued that every time a war ends, the peacemaker deserves a Nobel Prize—and said he should have been awarded the honour already. He claimed that under his leadership, eight wars were halted and implied the ninth would be the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict once it ends. Trump added that although he...
The government of India has granted permission to Pakistan for humanitarian overflights through its airspace to deliver aid to Sri Lanka, which is reeling under devastating floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. According to diplomatic sources, the approval came after an urgent request from Pakistan’s Foreign Office, clearing the path for Pakistani relief flights...
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris today to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and renewed efforts for peace. During the meeting, Zelenskyy emphasised the urgent need for a sustainable ceasefire and global support to end the conflict quickly, making a powerful case for peace and reconstruction in Ukraine. According...
Massive floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains across Southeast Asia have left a devastating trail. In Thailand and Indonesia, officials say the death toll has soared past 400 as rescue and clean-up operations begin. In Indonesia’s Sumatra region, floodwaters and landslides destroyed homes and infrastructure, forcing evacuations and leaving many areas inaccessible to relief...