The United States and Iran were set to meet in Islamabad on Saturday, hoping to stop a war that began six weeks ago. The U. S. team, led by Vice President J. D. Vance and including former envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, had just finished refueling in Paris before heading to Pakistan. Iran’s g
The United Kingdom has paused its plan to hand over the Chagos Islands, a move that had sparked criticism from U. S. President Donald Trump. The islands host the strategic U. S. -British military base on Diego Garcia, and Britain had intended to transfer sovereignty to Mauritius while keeping a 99‑y
Scientists are working on a fresh type of DNA test that could finally help find the missing 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie. The DNA taken from her Tucson home is a mix of many people’s cells, making it hard to read. A lab says the sample is so tangled that it could take months or even a year to ana
A new contest gives fans the shot at an iPhone 17 and a high‑quality screen guard from Astropad. The protector, called Fresh Coat, uses special glass and layers that cut glare by 75 % and keep colors sharp. It’s thinner than many other guards, adding no bulk or hazy look to the phone’s display. Eve
People are losing a lot of money to tricks that use smart computer programs. Scammers send fake calls from banks, pretend the IRS is contacting you, or post job ads that never pay. They use new tools that can copy voices and make pictures look real, so it feels like the message comes from a trusted
The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security is a small office that holds the power to approve or deny the sale of U. S. technology overseas. It is now tangled in paperwork that could slow down President Trump’s plan to sell more AI chips abroad. The bureau is busy reviewing requests
Analysts are turning their attention to two big names in tech. Lenovo’s shares hit $1. 23 last week, while Intel traded at about $62. 38. The chatter comes from firms that follow market trends closely. A Morgan Stanley analyst kept a “Hold” stance on Lenovo, aiming for HK$9. 80 per share. His past
The study looks at how older adults in Germany can be given too many medicines, not enough of the right ones, or drugs that might cause more harm than help. Researchers first gathered data from a large group of seniors across the country, then checked each person’s prescription records. They f
Hong Kong’s financial regulators have just handed out licenses to two new stablecoin issuers, kicking off a fresh wave of digital currency innovation. The move is part of the city’s effort to create clear rules for stablecoins while keeping a close eye on consumer safety and market stability. The
Brazil’s finance chief shared that the country and the United States have started a new partnership to fight organized crime that moves weapons and drugs across borders. The effort connects Brazil’s tax authority with the U. S. Customs and Border Protection agency. They call the program Projec
