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U.S. regulators have stepped up scrutiny of AI companies over the potential negative impacts of chatbots [File] | Photo Credit: AP Meta said on Friday it will let parents disable their teens’ private chats with AI characters, adding another measure to make its social media platforms safe for minors after fierce criticism over the behaviour of its flirty chatbots.Earlier this week, the company said its AI experiences for teens will be guided by the PG-13 movie rating system, as it looks to prevent minors from accessing inappropriate content.U.S. regulators have stepped up scrutiny of AI companies over the potential negative…

If you haven’t been to the Amalfi Coast before, there’s a reason it is all over your Instagram feed every summer. One of the most recognizable and beautiful coastlines in the world, this winding stretch of Italy truly encapsulates la dolce vita. On a recent trip with friends, I was on the hunt for a vacation rental that was as much of a destination as the area itself. After plenty of research, we decided to make Sorrento our home base for six days, eager to take in the sights, laze away on beaches, and eat as much gelato as our…

Heavy security has been deployed to Kenya’s western city of Kisumu ahead of the final public viewing of the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, after five people died in the last two public funeral events. Mourners and supporters of Kenya’s opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga fill the stands of a stadium ahead of the arrival of his coffin to his home region in Kisumu.(AFP) Military officers, regular police and air surveillance teams were present Saturday at the soccer stadium where thousands of mourners stayed overnight awaiting the opportunity to view Odinga’s body. Odinga was a…

Even as Pakistan and Afghanistan gear up to meet in Doha today to broker a peace after days of fighting and air strike the Taliban Government said that Afghanistan reserves the right to respond to Pakistani airstrikes on its land. The Taliban government’s statement comes even as peace talks are set to begin in Doha. (Reuters) Taliban Spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid said that though Afghanistan is committed to peaceful resolution, the current incidents are due to acts of aggression by Pakistan. In a series of posts on X, he said, “As previously agreed, negotiations with the Pakistani side are scheduled to…

The US State Department has issued a bulletin for November 2025 visa, showing few changes for green card applicants who want to move forward with their application to become lawful permanent residents. The November 2025 visa bulletin by the US State Department updates green card applicants on filing and action dates. The State Department’s Visa Bulletin is the source for assisting prospective immigrants and their families with the green card application process. The bulletin’s update offer key instructions regarding when candidates can take important actions toward obtaining lawful permanent residence. Millions of people who follow the US immigration system may…

Amid the ongoing escalation with Afghanistan, Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Saturday asked Kabul to take a firm stand against terrorists targeting Pakistan from its soil and warned it to choose between “peace and chaos”, news agency PTI reported. Kabul denies Pak’s allegations, insisting that Afghan soil is not being used against any neighbouring country. Choose between “peace and chaos”, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) said, referring to Afghanistan while addressing a graduation ceremony of passing out army cadets at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul at Abbottabad in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Also read: A…

Canadian prime minister Mark Carney cited the centrality of the triumph of light over darkness in celebrating Diwali during a function in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), while relating it to his government’s efforts to curb crime in the country. Canada’s prime minister Mark Carney lights a candle during a Diwali celebration event, in Brampton, Ontario, Canada on Friday. (REUTERS) Addressing the gathering at the Trillium Diwali Gala 2025 on Friday evening, Carney said, “In Canada, everyone should be able to get to work in their car, go to a temple, come home, sleep soundly at night,” according to a…

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a press conference, in New Delhi on October 18, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Two-wheelers, four-wheelers, and consumer durable items such as televisions are among the 54 daily-use items where manufacturers have passed on the benefit of GST cuts, Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday (October 16, 2025). “Since September 22 we have been getting information from zonal items on all items, of which we have been monitoring 54 items where we wanted to ensure that the tax benefit is reaching the consumer. Not even in one item has the tax benefit…

Bollywood witnesses hundreds and thousands of faces that have their 15 minutes of fame, sometimes less, and they disappear, never to be seen again. While many struggle to stay in the limelight, actor Zaira Wasim left when she wanted to. And once she announced her decision to leave at 19, she stayed away from social media and other platforms, that could have brought her back to the limelight, until now. At 24, Zaira announced her wedding via social media.The Kashmiri actor made her debut with Aamir Khan’s Dangal, where she played the role of Geeta Phogat. Fatima Sana Shaikh played…

Iran also expresses commitment to diplomacy as landmark 10-year nuclear deal with Western powers officially ends.Iran has said it is no longer bound by restrictions on its nuclear programme as a landmark 10-year deal between it and world powers expired, though Tehran reiterated its “commitment to diplomacy”.From now on, “all of the provisions [of the 2015 deal], including the restrictions on the Iranian nuclear programme and the related mechanisms are considered terminated,” Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Saturday, the day of the pact’s expiration.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“Iran firmly expresses its commitment…