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AI, fake identities and real media: Inside Russia and Iran’s influence campaigns

OpenAI has disrupted two covert influence operations originating in Russia and Iran that used ChatGPT to spread geopolitical messaging through seemingly legitimate organisations and media outlets.

The Times of India · 12h ago

Saudi authorities say 3 killed in Houthi-claimed attacks on Riyadh airport

Saudi aviation authorities say three Saudi citizens including a pilot were killed and several other people wounded in two attacks Thursday that were claimed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels

The Independent UK · 12h ago

A national verdict on Trump 2.0 is coming. Nine midterm voters share where they stand

From cost of living to the Iran war, these are the issues that matter most to US voters across the political spectrum

The Guardian - US · 12h ago

Asim Munir drags Pakistan into the Saudi- Houthi war under the Mecca pact without consulting the country's political leadership

Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir has agreed to deploy troops to Mecca pact ally Saudi Arabia in addition to 8,000 troops already in the Kingdom without consulting the country's political leadership. The decision comes after Pakistan intially refused to get involved in the fight against Houthis a position taken by…

The Economic Times · 17h ago

Global Market: BoE’s Pill says central banks must stay focused on fighting inflation

Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill urges central banks to prioritise inflation control amid rising global bond yields. Divisions among UK policymakers over interest rates persist as they assess inflation risks linked to the Iran war.

The Economic Times · 17h ago

Stigma, funding cuts and the Iran war put contraception out of reach for Africa’s girls

Zimbabwean teenager Kelly Nhedega once dreamed of finishing school and starting a career before having a family

The Independent UK · 17h ago

Fuel, fertiliser costs strain American farmers' support for Republicans in midterms

Farmers in the Midwest United States face surging diesel and fertiliser costs which are outpacing their incomes. The sector has seen diesel prices climb by 67 percent while fertiliser prices, at times, have seen steep price jumps. This comes amid trade along the Strait of Hormuz being disrupted by the…

The Economic Times · 17h ago

US midterms: key takeaways from Senate debates in Michigan, Georgia and Maine

Candidates traded personal attacks, sparred over affordability, the economy and abortion win three closely watched US Senate debates on Thursday

The Guardian - US · 18h ago

Iran-US war latest: Airline captain among three dead in Houthi attack on international airport

Almost half of departures from the Riyadh airport had been cancelled by 1500 GMT yesterday, with more cancellations expected for Friday

The Independent UK · 18h ago

Why did market rise today? Sensex jumps over 800 points, Nifty closes above 22,500. 6 key factors behind D-Street rebound

On Friday, the Indian stock market surged sharply, halting an eight-week decline in performance. Sensex and Nifty gained substantial points, driven by easing oil prices and strong buying in IT stocks. The Rupee rose against the US dollar as the dollar softened, and bond yields also cooled down. However, concerns…

The Economic Times · 18h ago