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Anthropic has reportedly placed engineers within the NSA to help deploy its advanced 'Mythos' AI for cyber operations, despite an ongoing legal dispute with the Department of War. This 'undercover' collaboration aims to customize AI for national security, with the technology designed for infiltrating foreign networks. The move is controversial given the Pentagon's prior 'supply-chain risk' label on Anthropic.

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices continue to be under pressure as crude oil prices remain high, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan.

Tech stocks, particularly semiconductors, experienced a significant downturn Friday, driven by investor caution over AI valuations and robust US jobs data. The PHLX Semiconductor Index saw its steepest drop since March 2020, erasing billions in market value. This retreat follows a period of record highs, with strong employment figures fueling concerns about interest rate cuts.

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices continue to be weighed down by inflation concerns amid geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan.

During the Bonn climate negotiations, India urged advanced economies to amplify their commitments to emission reductions while significantly increasing climate finance. New Delhi emphasized that for developing countries, securing 'carbon space' is crucial to effectively tackle poverty and promote sustainable progress.

The statement marked a sharp departure from Kathmandu’s traditional position on disputed territories, including Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura. Here’s what you need to know

CRISIL Intelligence Report Warns That Export-Oriented And Energy-Intensive Clusters Stand The Most Exposed. Rising Input Costs, Shipping Disruptions Rising From The West Asia Conflict Threaten To Shrink Revenues Already Stressed Amid Weak Demand

India and Cyprus elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership, aiming to boost bilateral investments in sectors like defense and tourism. This move strengthens Cyprus's defense capabilities and positions it as a key European entry point for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, countering regional geopolitical challenges.

A new report highlights China's key maritime vulnerability lies at the Strait of Hormuz, not the Malacca Strait. This shifts strategic competition in the Indian Ocean to a new arena involving India, France, and the US. China's energy imports through this region expose it to potential exploitation by rival powers.

When Chinese authorities detained Uyghur economist Ilham Tohti in January 2014, his daughter Jewher Ilham was preparing for a future she believed would include both her family and her father's work promoting dialogue between Uyghurs and Han Chinese. Instead, Tohti was sentenced later that year to life imprisonment on separatism-related charges.

Pakistan is spending heavily on lobbying in the United States. This occurs as the nation faces economic difficulties and water scarcity. The country also deals with rising fuel costs. FARA filings reveal extensive efforts to influence Washington. This includes security, trade, and diplomatic outreach. The lobbying intensified during military tensions with India. Pakistan's army chief made claims about mediation.

President Trump's Beijing visit concluded without major breakthroughs, highlighting a widening gap in core interests between the US and China. While projecting stability, the meetings revealed limited cooperation on issues like Iran and Taiwan, with trade offering the only tangible deliverables. Both leaders claimed victory, entering a transactional phase focused on leverage.

During their discussions, President Trump and Xi Jinping placed Taiwan at the forefront of their diplomatic agenda. Trump perceives arms sales to Taiwan as a way to gain leverage, whereas Taiwan insists on its importance for regional harmony. Given its strategic significance in the technology sector, especially in chip manufacturing, any tension involving Taiwan could disturb the global economy.

India’s pharmaceutical & software entrepreneurs show how economic strength matters in disrupted geopolitics. We should build such partnerships across the economy to navigate global headwinds