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California Pushes AI ‘Kill Switch’ Oversight

By BPN News Desk
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order accelerating independent oversight of artificial intelligence companies and directing experts to examine stronger safeguards for advanced AI systems, including a potential emergency “kill switch” for frontier models. California Explores AI Kill Switch for Frontier Models The executive order does not immediately
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Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Law, India at Risk

By BPN News Desk
US President Donald Trump has signed sweeping Russia sanctions legislation that gives his administration authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries continuing significant purchases of Russian oil and gas, putting major importers including India and China at risk of fresh US trade penalties. Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Law The legislation, formally named […]
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MHA Defends FCRA Bill on Security Grounds

By BPN News Desk
The Union Home Ministry has defended proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, telling a parliamentary panel that the changes are driven by national security, internal security and law-and-order concerns rather than an attempt to regulate charitable activity. MHA Calls FCRA a National Security Law Home Secretary Govind Mohan and senior ministry
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US, Denmark Reach Greenland Security Deal

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US President Donald Trump has announced a new agreement with Denmark and Greenland that would give Washington an expanded and permanent security role in Greenland, while leaving sovereignty over the Arctic territory unchanged. Denmark and Greenland said the agreement is expected to be signed next week and will require parliamentary procedures before entering into force.
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Pakistan Reaffirms Mecca Defence Pact With Saudi

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Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement after Saudi Arabia said its air defences intercepted a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthis south of Mecca. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said there was “no ambiguity” over Islamabad’s obligations under the pact with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. Pakistan Says Mecca Defence Pact Applies Asif […]
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Philippines School Shooting Kills 3 in Banga

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Three students, including a 16-year-old suspected gunman, have died and eight others were injured in a shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, southern Philippines. Authorities said the two victims killed by the gunman were both 14 years old, while four of the wounded remained in critical condition. Banga National High School Shooting […]