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John Ternus, now the CEO of Apple, took a profound lesson from his early career 25 years ago. He started as a young engineer in 2001, often feeling daunted by the talent surrounding him. Over the next two decades, he made impactful contributions to various products. Ternus learned the importance of melding confidence with a willingness to absorb knowledge from his peers, earning Tim Cook's complete faith in his leadership.

US President Donald Trump said the United States is doing very well with China and expects to discuss several agreements with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming White House visit. Trump also spoke about his relationship with Xi and potential areas of discussion.

Donald Trump is facing a fresh wave of online criticism after appearing to shift his account of whether Donald Trump Jr. repaid Russian businessman Umar Kremlev for expenses tied to his Bahamas wedding celebrations. Trump first recalled Don Jr. saying, Im paying it back, Dad, before later saying, as I understand it, he paid them back. The apparent change has fueled accusations from online critics that Trump contradicted himself. ProPublica reported that Kremlev covered hundreds of thousands of d

A heated debate has erupted in Germany over the causes of the Russia-Ukraine war, with critics accusing NATO and Western governments of contributing to tensions through expansion and military support for Kyiv. The argument challenges the widely repeated narrative that places sole responsibility for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Supporters of the West reject this view, insisting Moscow bears responsibility for launching the invasion. The dispute highlights Germanys growing divisions over NATO

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has questioned the Congresss campaign strategy following the Rajasthan urban local body election results.Gehlot raised questions over the partys campaign planning, roadshows and the large number of victories by Independent candidates. The BJP won 4,179 of the 10,235 declared wards, while Congress won 3,613 and Independents secured 2,273. The BJP and Congress vote shares were separated by just 0.94 percentage points.Gehlots remarks have also brought th

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning over developments in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, saying countries involved should live in harmony or risk facing consequences. Putin also outlined Russias new state armaments programme, highlighting the strengthening of the countrys nuclear triad and air defence capabilities. He said 92% of Russias strategic missile forces arsenal consists of modern weapons, while describing the nuclear triad as a key guarantee of Russias so

US President Donald Trump says the United States is winning very handily in its war with Iran and insists Tehran will not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. Trump defended the U.S. military campaign, saying Americans may have to pay higher gas prices as a consequence of the conflict. Trump also claimed that without the U.S. strikes, Iran could have obtained a nuclear weapon within days. He predicted that once the war ends, gas prices will fall back to previous levels or potentially even low

The Pentagon is facing growing scrutiny over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as military insiders reportedly sound the alarm over his leadership. A Daily Mail report cites sources describing the department as unbelievably chaotic and demoralizing, with one insider saying things have gone from bad to worse. Now, fresh attention is also falling on Hegseths wife, Jennifer Hegseth, whose unusually prominent presence around the Pentagon has reportedly raised eyebrows among staffers. Insiders have repo

France opened their Chess Olympiad campaign with a 4-0 win over Tunisia, but top board Maxime Vachier-Lagrave remains realistic about his teams chances. In an exclusive interaction, MVL named USA, India, China and Uzbekistan as the favourites. The French star also reflected on his three-decade chess journey, handling setbacks, his love for the game and his recent time in India.

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General Motors is bringing back Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its vehicles. This reversal follows the automaker's earlier decision to phase out these popular smartphone features. The new infotainment system will debut in the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra models. Customer demand and feedback significantly influenced this change in direction. GM's system will integrate these features while retaining its own built-in Google applications.

In 1992, Sylvester Stallone sold his 23-acre White Eagle Ranch in California for $4 million cash after transforming it into a lavish equestrian estate. The sale came as he shifted away from California polo and expanded his property interests in Telluride, where a $8.5 million land deal reportedly involved Hollywood stars.

Microsoft has unveiled a draft code of conduct for its internal artificial intelligence models, aimed at ensuring that these systems operate under human supervision. The guidelines respond to increasing worries regarding autonomous AI actions and their potential risks. Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft AI, reiterated the importance of AI being a tool for public benefit. The organization is inviting feedback to perfect its AI practices for development and use.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned BRICS nations against weaponising technology and critical minerals with Chinas Premier Li Qiang sitting in the room.China controls more than 90% of the worlds rare-earth magnet processing capacity, giving Beijing enormous influence over electric vehicles, clean energy, smartphones and defence systems.As India faces supply pressure, New Delhi is building alternatives through partnerships with Brazil, African resource-rich nations and domestic exploration. Was

In a bold move, China's military is engineering a cutting-edge armored vehicle featuring laser armaments to effectively counter drones in any potential incursions into Taiwan. Concurrently, Taiwan is enhancing its drone technology and increasing defense funding at a swift rate. This evolution in military strategy illustrates critical lessons from recent international conflicts, aiming to safeguard against aerial surveillance and assaults.

China has put a 24MW underwater data centre into commercial operation off Shanghai, sinking roughly 2,000 servers into pressure-resistant modules cooled by seawater and powered directly by an offshore wind farm. The Rs 2,000 crore Lingang facility claims a PUE under 1.15 and zero freshwater use. It builds on Microsoft's Project Natick, which sank 855 servers off Orkney in 2018, recorded one-eighth the failure rate of land servers, and was later abandoned.

BRICS has adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, and the document delivers a major diplomatic message for India. It condemns the Pahalgam terror attack, calls for zero tolerance against terrorism, rejects double standards and demands action against terror financing, networks and safe havens. The declaration also criticises unilateral sanctions and tariffs, while backing a fairer global order. Most importantly, China has signed the document alongside India. This does not erase Beijings partnersh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a crucial bilateral meeting in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026. Modi thanked China for its support during Indias BRICS chairmanship and said the two sides had an opportunity to discuss bilateral cooperation. Xi said China and India can learn from each others strengths and pursue shared development. He also stressed that China views ties with India from a strategic and long-term perspective. The meeting comes a

Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan began a two-country visit to Australia and New Zealand, building maritime partnerships across the Indo-Pacific amid China's growing assertiveness. In Australia, he met top military leadership to discuss interoperability, training and emerging technologies, building on the Mutual Logistics Support Arrangement and exercises like AUSINDEX, Malabar and Pitch Black. The visit followed PM Modi's Australia summit, where both sides adopted a Maritime Security Colla

Hours before Xi Jinping arrives in India after seven years, China has revealed its BRICS agenda. Beijing says Xi will present major proposals to deepen Greater BRICS cooperation at the New Delhi summit. Is China trying to shape the blocs future on Indian soil?Watch: https://youtu.be/mJWxNr71lmg?si=s3D1X-N_5lyluLv6

China wants to shape the future of BRICS and Xi Jinping is bringing that message to New Delhi. As the bloc expands, Beijing is pushing for deeper cooperation and a stronger multipolar order. But India has its own vision: reform the global system without turning BRICS into an anti-Western alliance. Can India steer the bloc on its own terms while managing its rivalry with China?

Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khims rare visit to NATO member Italy has triggered a sharp backlash from Beijing. China condemned the trip as despicable and said it had lodged solemn representations with Italy and the EU, highlighting the growing tensions over Taiwan and its expanding ties with Europe.

With the unveiling of the iPhone 18 Pro series, Apple has raised prices for its devices in India. The iPhone 17e and iPhone 16 are also affected by substantial price increases. The iPhone 17 now retails for Rs 99,900, marked up by Rs 17,000, whereas the premium iPhone Air skyrocketed by Rs 30,000. Highlights of the new iPhone 17 encompass a 120Hz display and upgraded 48MP cameras.