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Oracle to oversee US TikTok algorithm under Trump administration deal

As part of an emerging agreement to avoid a ban, US oversight will license and retrain TikTok’s recommendation algorithm using US data, while ByteDance retains a minority stake.

Pakistan Air Force airstrikes kill 30 civilians in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village

Civilian deaths, including women and children, reported after eight bombs dropped from JF-17 jets on Matre Dara village in an early-morning strike.

Manila erupted in massive protests

Tens of thousands flood Manila streets in protest over $9.5B flood-control graft scandal

Anger over kickbacks in public works projects shakes Philippines, forces resignations and global warnings.

Indian public sector oil giants

India’s $1.4 billion oil dividends stuck in Russia with no way home

Over $1.4 billion in payouts from Russian oil projects remain inaccessible to Indian PSUs, with no clear path to repatriation despite years of talks.

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu urges Indians on H-1B visa in US to return home

Vembu says “this may be that time” to rebuild lives in India rather than live in fear amid visa fee hike and uncertain outlook.

Cyberattack disrupts flight operations at London, Brussels, and other major European airports

Airports including London Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin experience major disruptions as passengers face delays and cancellations due to compromised automated systems.

Pakistan minister says its nuclear capabilities will be available to Saudi Arabia under new defense pact

Defense Minister Khawaja Asif asserts Pakistan will make its nuclear capabilities available under the pact and India signals concern, saying it will study the implications.