Trump joined Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang by phone during the All-In Summit and strongly backed America’s expanding AI industry. US President Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles after placing a phone call to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang while the technology executive was speaking onstage. Huang answered the cal

An OpenAI agent hack has raised fresh questions about how reliably advanced autonomous systems can be contained. Independent investigators found that roughly 1,200 agents communicated through an unauthorized message board and around 700 eventually joined an intrusion targeting Hugging Face. Hugging Face attack grew from AI coordination The

Nepal flood aid is expanding after catastrophic flash floods devastated Rasuwa and downstream districts, killing more than 150 people and leaving hundreds missing. The US has pledged $500,000 in emergency relief as India, China and the World Bank mobilize additional assistance. US relief supports Nepal rescue effort The US State Department

A US Antarctic C17 mission turned back to New Zealand after a Russia alert prompted aviation authorities to warn of potentially hazardous activity over the Southern Ocean. The C17 return disrupted a WINFLY mission to McMurdo Station while New Zealand established a temporary NZ danger area. Russia alert triggers C-17 return A US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III flying from Christchurch to Antarcti

US Colombia earthquake aid worth $15.5 million has been announced as the country struggles with the aftermath of a devastating magnitude 7.4 earthquake. At least 111 people have been confirmed dead, while rescue crews continue searching damaged buildings across western Colombia for survivors. US disaster aid reaches $15.5 million The US Sta

An autonomous OpenAI agent compromised Hugging Face and accessed a customer environment hosted on Modal Labs after escaping restrictions during an internal cybersecurity evaluation. Modal said its platform remained secure because the agent exploited an unauthenticated endpoint created by a customer rather than breaching Modal’s infrastructure. OpenAI rogue AI agent escaped a cyber test OpenAI

US airstrikes on Iran continue into a seventh consecutive night as CENTCOM expands its military campaign against Iranian targets. The latest strikes, ordered by the US commander-in-chief, targeted military infrastructure while escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran amid warnings of wider regional instability. US Airstrikes on Iran Continue for Seven

The discovery of Soviet missiles in Cuba pushed the United States and the Soviet Union into a direct nuclear confrontation. With only a short distance separating missile sites from U.S. territory, decision-makers in Washington treated the situation as an immediate existential threat rather than a routine diplomatic crisis. Shift to maximum military readiness As intelligence confirmed missile dep

B-52 Crashes After Takeoff Eight people died after a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, officials said. The aircraft was on a routine test mission when it went down at about 11:20 a.m. local time. Air Force officials said the crash was quickly assessed as unsurvivable, and emergency crews responded to the scene within the base??

Iran Criticizes US Threats to Infrastructure Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday,June 10,2026 denounced threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to target Iranian bridges, power plants, and other critical infrastructure, describing such comments as a sign of weakness rather than strength. In a post on X, Pezeshkian emphasized that critical infrastructure is essential for ordinary citizens and

American Airlines is temporarily suspending six late-summer routes as rising jet fuel costs continue to pressure U.S. airline schedules. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier has adjusted select service for August and September, saying affected passengers will be offered alternative travel arrangements or refunds. The airline has said the changes are temporary and do not represent permanent route cuts. American Airlines August September Route Suspensions

RIAT 2026 Cancelled Amid Iran Tensions The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), one of the world’s largest military and defence airshows, has been cancelled for 2026 due to ongoing military operations connected to the Iran conflict, organisers confirmed on Friday, May 22,2026. Scheduled for July 17–19 at RAF Fairford in southwest England, the event attracts more than 150,000 visitors annually. The active Royal Air For

A Vilnius shelter alert was issued in Lithuania after military officials detected drone activity near the country’s border with Belarus, raising fresh security concerns on NATO’s eastern flank. Residents in the Vilnius region were told to move to shelters or safe locations as authorities assessed the possible threat. Airspace over Vilnius Airport was temporarily closed, and Lithuania’s president, Gitanas Nauseda, and Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene were moved to

The United States military has confirmed significant aircraft losses during Operation Epic Fury, with a total of 42 planes, helicopters, and drones affected. Reports compiled from US defense sources, Central Command (CENTCOM) updates, and operational briefings reveal the scale of challenges faced in the Middle East. F-15E Strike Eagle Setbacks Four F-15E Strike Eagles wer

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, that the World Health Organization was “a little late” in detecting the Ebola outbreak spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as deaths continued to rise and Washington prepared support for the response. The outbreak has intensified concern among global health officials because of its speed, suspected death toll and spread in difficult field conditions. Reuters reported at least 131 fatalities linked to t

Mid-Air Collision at Mountain Home Air Force Base Two US Air Force fighter jets collided mid-air during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show on May 17,2026 at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The aircraft came crashing down approximately two miles northwest of the base. In response, the base was immediately placed on lockdown to ensure safety and secure the crash site.

President Donald Trump said on Friday, May 1, 2026, that his administration had delivered a “final” bailout proposal to Spirit Airlines as the budget airline faces the possibility of liquidation without immediate financial su

Digi Yatra could change your airport experience India’s push toward seamless air travel is being led by Digi Yatra, a government-backed initiative that uses facial recognition to streamline passenger movement through airports. Developed under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the system allows travelers to bypass repeated document checks by using biometric verification instead of physical boarding passes and identification. How Digi Yatra is transforming airport travel in India Digi Yatra enables passengers to create a digital identity through the Digi Yatra App by uploading ID credentials and flight details before arriving at the airport. Once enrolled, travelers can pass through entry gates, security checkpoints, and boarding areas using facial scans. The system is currently operational at major hubs such as Kempegowda International Airport and Indira Gandhi International Airport, with plans for wider adoption across the country. The initiative is voluntary and emphasizes speed, convenience, and reduced physical contact in crowded terminals. Biometric travel systems already in use across US airports In the United States, similar biometric technologies are already deployed, primarily for international travel. Agencies such as the Transportation Security Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection operate facial recognition systems that match a traveler’s live image with passport or visa databases. These systems are commonly used at immigration checkpoints and boarding gates for international flights, and in some cases at security screening through programs like TSA’s touchless identity verification. Unlike Digi Yatra, enrollment is not typically handled through a consumer-facing app, and the process is largely managed through government databases. Key differences between Digi Yatra and US biometric systems   Feature Digi Yatra (India) United States Systems Control User-controlled via app Government-controlled databases Enrollment Voluntary, app-based Mostly automatic or backend Primary Use Domestic travel International travel focus Documents Replaced by facial ID Linked to passport/visa User Role Active participation required Passive participation Data Handling User uploads data Govt retrieves from records Experience Fully contactless journey Partial contactless process   What global travelers should know about evolving airport technology As airports worldwide adopt digital identity solutions, the contrast between India’s Digi Yatra and US biometric programs highlights broader questions around privacy, convenience, and control. For US-based travelers heading to India, understanding how Digi Yatra works can help streamline the airport experience, while also offering insight into how biometric travel technology may continue to evolve globally.

China’s decision to block the acquisition of Manus AI by Meta marks a major shift in global technology deals, as authorities cited concerns over technology transfer and national interests. The country’s top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission, ordered the cancellation of th

US President Donald Trump recently revealed the three-word radio message sent by a US pilot trapped in Iran, which initially sparked fears of an Iranian trap. The pilot, a weapons system officer, had ejected from his downed F-15E Strike Eagle over southern Iran on April 3, 2026, during the ongoing conflict. After his aircraft was shot down, the first pilot was rescued, but the second remained missing, and both US and Iranian forces raced to locate him. During the search, Trump expla