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Google Company has signed an agreement with the Department of War for the use of its artificial intelligence models in classified projects, despite opposition expressed by some employees, according to a report published by The Information. Under the agreement, military officials could use the company’s AI technology for “any legal governmental purpose”. Thus, Google joins other major players in the field, such as OpenAI and xAI, who have in turn concluded agreements with the Pentagon. According to available information, in 2025, the US Department of War signed contracts worth up to 200 million dollars with several major companies in the…
A viral mural painting, depicting the new religious leader of the Islamic Republic alongside deceased Iranian leaders, has fueled speculation that he may have been killed or seriously injured in the February 28 attacks on Tehran. The mural, unveiled in Mashhad Ardehal, west of Kashan, and titled “Martyrs of the Epic Struggle”, features several high-ranking deceased Iranian military and political leaders, including Qassem Soleimani, former President Ebrahim Raisi, and the founder of the Islamic Republic, Ruhollah Khomeini, according to Euronews. Images of the mural painting spread quickly on social networks, sparking questions about the fate of the new supreme leader…
The United Arab Emirates have announced that they are withdrawing from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and from the extended OPEC+ format, marking one of the most significant changes in the history of the cartel, reports on Tuesday, BBC. The decision was made almost 60 years after the Gulf state’s accession, in 1967. The authorities in Abu Dhabi have stated that the departure reflects the country’s “long-term strategic and economic vision”, as well as transformations in its energy sector. The announcement represents a major blow for the organization, some analysts suggesting that it could signify the beginning of…
To survive the wave of criticism coming from the United States, a new form of alliance must emerge – and as soon as possible, argues Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to NATO, currently a researcher at the Belfer Center of Harvard University and presenter of the weekly podcast “World Review with Ivo Daalder”, in Politico. As the pressures exerted by President Donald Trump on the North Atlantic Alliance intensify, experts warn that NATO must undergo a radical transformation to remain relevant. Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to NATO, analyzes the prospects of an organization that might find itself having to…
The USA-Iran negotiations are taking place against the backdrop of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where Tehran could impose a huge tax on oil tankers. The stakes are control of a vital route and the impact on global energy prices. The future of this narrow waterway – as well as the limitation of the Iranian nuclear program – is at the center of discussions, after the blockade instituted by Tehran on oil and gas transports through the strait led to an increase in energy prices. Iran’s plan to maintain control over traffic, charging a fee of 2 million dollars…
American President Donald Trump acquired bonds worth at least 51 million dollars in March, according to financial statements published on Saturday. The acquisitions cover a wide range of economic sectors, writes Reuters. According to forms issued by the US Office for Government Ethics, Trump conducted 175 financial transactions last month. The documents do not mention the exact amounts for each sale or purchase, but only indicate value ranges. The majority of the declared assets are municipal bonds, issued by states, counties, school districts or other entities that have ties with governmental agencies or public-private partnerships. His 26 largest transactions, ranging…
The incumbent Prime Minister of Hungary, the reactionary Viktor Orban, presented his resignation as the leader of his party on Tuesday, following the electoral defeat this month, but Fidesz did not accept it and postponed any decision until the next congress in June, reports EFE, quoted by Agerpres. “No decisions were made regarding personal positions; although Viktor Orban presented his resignation from the presidency, it was not accepted,” stated Deputy Erik Banki after leaving the party leadership meeting. It is expected that the party will make decisions regarding leadership positions at its upcoming congress, scheduled for June 13. “I have…
At the State University of Moscow, the formation of a closed center, which was established for the director of the University’s Artificial Intelligence Institute, Katerina Tikhonova, daughter of Vladimir Putin, has been completed. Now, Tihonova controls the most modern part of education, research, and development of artificial intelligence in Russia. A unified ecosystem of this project, which includes a research center, an institute, a faculty, and the supercomputer “MGU-270”, has been created on the Vorobiov Hills, according to The Moscow Times. The launch of the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence was announced on April 21, 2026. The faculty is led by…
NATO is considering ending its recent practice of organizing annual summits, sources told Reuters on Monday, a move that could avoid a potentially tense interaction with Donald Trump in his last year of office, reports Agerpres. The Trump administration has criticized European allies in the alliance for not allocating enough defense funds and, more recently, for not providing additional support to US military operations against Iran. The frequency of NATO summits has varied over its 77 years of existence, but the leaders of the member countries have met every summer starting from 2021 and will do the same this year,…
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Estonia has prepared amendments to the law on restricting the acquisition of real estate, which will prohibit citizens from Russia and Belarus without the right of permanent residence from purchasing properties within the country’s territory. According to ERR, the purpose of the initiative is to limit the possibility that hostile states or persons controlled by them could use real estate properties for espionage, sabotage, or influence activities against Estonia. The prohibition will also target companies registered in Russia and Belarus, as well as legal entities where citizens of these countries are the real beneficiaries.…