California Gov. Gavin Newsom. File | Photo Credit: AP California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Friday directing state officials to explore the feasibility of imposing a mandatory “kill switch” for the most advanced AI models. Mr. Newsom, widely seen as a possible Democratic presidential contender in 2028, said he was making the move…

Vessel traffic through Hormuz dwindles this week as markets watch Iran-Oman talks Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dwindled to 33 vessels from Monday (August 3, 2026) to Thursday (August 6, 2026) this week, data showed, versus 50 ‌in the week-ago period, as markets watched talks between Iran and Oman for ⁠signs of…

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press aboard Air Force One en route to the U.S. File | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump issued a veiled warning over rising tensions in the West Asia, posting an AI-generated image and message that read, “It was the calm before the storm,” amid reports that…

Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage looks on as he makes a statement to the media at the party headquarters in Millbank, central London, Tuesday July 7, 2026. Photo: PA via AP Nigel Farage, the leader of the nativist Reform U.K. party, resigned from his parliamentary seat of Clacton-on-Sea on Tuesday (July 7, 2026), saying he…

Bangladesh deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. File | Photo Credit: AP Bangladesh’s government has proposed the death penalty for enforced disappearances after an official inquiry recorded more than 1,500 cases during deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 17-year rule. Ms. Hasina, who was toppled in a 2024 uprising, was accused of using the security forces to…