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SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion
Read more: SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billionThe deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
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Feds reveal new details of alleged plot to attack White House UFC event
Read more: Feds reveal new details of alleged plot to attack White House UFC eventThe FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday’s UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
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Apple just made five popular Apple Watches ‘obsolete’ – and it will leave users without any support if something goes wrong
Read more: Apple just made five popular Apple Watches ‘obsolete’ – and it will leave users without any support if something goes wrongAfter Apple unveiled its latest software updates at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), some tech fans are in for an unexpected disappointment.
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OpenAI says it filed confidential IPO as it positions itself for AI arms race
Read more: OpenAI says it filed confidential IPO as it positions itself for AI arms raceGoing public will allow OpenAI, valued at $852 billion, to inject more cash into its business as the AI race quickens.
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Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks $1.5M from trust fund for defense in parents’ killings
Read more: Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks $1.5M from trust fund for defense in parents’ killingsNick Reiner is accused of stabbing his parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner to death at their home in December.
Asia
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One year after India-Pakistan clash, a fragile truce holds amid rising risks
Read more: One year after India-Pakistan clash, a fragile truce holds amid rising risksAt the heart of the dispute remains Kashmir, a flashpoint that continues to hinder long-term stability and economic potential in South Asia.
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Malaysia seeks clarification from Norway after export control halts missile supply
Read more: Malaysia seeks clarification from Norway after export control halts missile supplyA Malaysian defence news portal reported that Norway had banned the deliveries of the missiles to Malaysia just days before the scheduled date.
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New rule: Singapore-registered driver first to be arrested in Johor for allegedly pumping subsidised fuel
Read more: New rule: Singapore-registered driver first to be arrested in Johor for allegedly pumping subsidised fuelIf convicted, the man faces a fine of up to RM1 million (US$252,200), a maximum jail term of three years, or both.
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India’s reverse brain drain gathers pace as professionals return home
Read more: India’s reverse brain drain gathers pace as professionals return homeMore Indian professionals are returning home, drawn by strong growth in startups and tech, as tighter immigration policies and rising costs overseas reshape career choices.
Thailand
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Call for greater focus on foreign investors
Read more: Call for greater focus on foreign investorsAmid rising global uncertainty, the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has urged the government to step up efforts to attract foreign investors and encourage multinational companies to relocate their operations to Thailand.
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Thais put home ownership on hold
Read more: Thais put home ownership on holdThe proportion of consumers with no plans to buy a home within five years has risen sharply to 56%, from 47% a year earlier, marking the highest level in four years as concerns about the economy weigh on purchasing decisions.
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High-risk nationals in focus
Read more: High-risk nationals in focusAuthorities are intensifying efforts to address foreign-linked crime networks amid growing concerns that transnational criminal activity could threaten national security and public safety.
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Authorities speed up work to help victims of scams
Read more: Authorities speed up work to help victims of scamsThe Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) said agencies are accelerating preparations for a new compensation mechanism for victims of online scams, with a ministerial regulation due to take effect on Aug 12.
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Strong start to co-pay scheme
Read more: Strong start to co-pay schemeThe Thais Help Thais co-payment scheme generated almost 1.1 billion baht in spending on its first day, reflecting strong public demand for government support as households continued to grapple with high living costs.
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One year after India-Pakistan clash, a fragile truce holds amid rising risks
Read more: One year after India-Pakistan clash, a fragile truce holds amid rising risksAt the heart of the dispute remains Kashmir, a flashpoint that continues to hinder long-term stability and economic potential in South Asia.
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Malaysia seeks clarification from Norway after export control halts missile supply
Read more: Malaysia seeks clarification from Norway after export control halts missile supplyA Malaysian defence news portal reported that Norway had banned the deliveries of the missiles to Malaysia just days before the scheduled date.
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Enthusiastic start for co-payment scheme
Read more: Enthusiastic start for co-payment schemeThe government’s consumer subsidy scheme, “Thais Help Thais Plus”, launched smoothly on Monday with buyers and merchants responding favourably, according to the finance minister.
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Iran says does not trust US as Trump toughens terms
Read more: Iran says does not trust US as Trump toughens termsTEHRAN – Iran’s chief negotiator warned on Sunday the United States was not to be trusted, saying Tehran would not agree to any deal with Washington unless it fully secured Iranian rights.
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New plan to boost Thais’ AI awareness
Read more: New plan to boost Thais’ AI awarenessThe proposed TH-AI Passport project has become one of the most debated digital policy initiatives in recent years. Framed as a national investment in human capital and artificial intelligence capability, the scheme has drawn scrutiny over its scale, procurement process and value for money.