Oracle is cutting up to 30,000 jobs to fund a $156B AI pivot. Despite record profits, the "AI at all costs" strategy shifts billions from human payroll to massive data center infrastructure projects.
Severe floods and building collapses in Afghanistan and Pakistan have killed 45 and injured 74. Extreme storms destroyed over 130 homes, leaving 1,140 families affected across the region.
UAE air defenses downed a drone over Umm Al Quwain, with falling debris injuring an Indian expat in the Umm Al Thaoub area. The successful interception caused minor property damage amid a regional surge in aerial attacks.
A motorcycle rider was killed in a lone crash on Juan Luna Street, Tondo, after losing control on uneven pavement. The fatal accident caused major morning traffic as Manila police investigated.
China's Cyberspace Administration has issued draft regulations aimed at overseeing the burgeoning digital human sector, which includes strict provisions to protect minors from addictive online experiences.
The Swedish Coast Guard has seized the Flora 1, an oil tanker linked to a 12-kilometer oil spill in the Baltic Sea, marking the first seizure of a vessel on the EU sanctions list tied to environmental violations related to Russia's shadow fleet.
In a phone call with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Pope Leo XIV called for the reopening of dialogue paths to end the Iraq war, emphasizing the need for civilian protection and adherence to international humanitarian law.
British police have arrested two men in connection with an arson attack targeting ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity in London. The incident is being investigated as an antisemitic hate crime.
Russian missile and drone strikes have resulted in significant casualties across Ukraine, including the Kyiv region, where at least eight people were killed. Despite these attacks, Ukraine expresses willingness to explore an Easter truce as the holiday approaches.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has issued a stark warning to Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, declaring that he will not survive to witness the repercussions of recent rocket attacks against Israel during Passover festivities.
As Canada continues to support Ukrainian nationals fleeing the ongoing war, many are facing uncertainty with their temporary status. Recent government measures allow for extended work permits, providing hope but also raising questions about long-term residency.
Cuba has announced the release of 2,010 prisoners in a significant gesture amid escalating political tensions with the United States and a crippling oil blockade. This decision, described as a "humanitarian and sovereign gesture," aims to address the pressures from the Trump administration while coinciding with Holy Week celebrations.
A U.S. fighter jet was shot down in central Iran, prompting a swift rescue operation that successfully extracted one of the pilots, emphasizing escalating tensions in the region.
The European Commission has outlined plans to enhance financial assistance for Ukraine and ramp up domestic drone production, aimed at strengthening defense capabilities amidst ongoing conflict.
As Russia intensifies its aerial assaults, Ukraine faces an escalated sense of urgency to adapt its defense strategies. The nation is grappling with new tactics that threaten civilian safety and infrastructure, spurring military and civilian responses.
Iran has rejected U.S. conditions for negotiations as "excessive and unacceptable," according to Pakistani mediators, highlighting a significant gap in expectations between the two nations amid ongoing conflict.
U.S. intelligence reports indicate that Iran is rapidly repairing missile bunkers and fortifying its military installations, presenting challenges for ongoing operations against its missile capabilities.
Former fighters from the Wagner Group who served in Africa are transferring to the Russian Volunteer Corps, highlighting a shift in allegiance amid ongoing conflicts in Ukraine.
A major scandal has emerged in Quebec, where Radio-Canada's Enquête program reported the sale of fake maple syrup mixed with cane sugar in local grocery stores, raising concerns about food safety.
Cuba has announced the release of 2,010 prisoners as part of a "humanitarian gesture", coinciding with a recent easing of the U.S. fuel blockade that has heavily impacted the island's economy.
Russian oil terminals remain incapacitated for a second consecutive week due to ongoing drone attacks, severely disrupting the country's oil export capabilities amid escalating conflict.
One U.S. pilot has been rescued after an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran, while search operations continue for a second crew member amidst rising tensions in the region.
In a private Easter lunch at the White House, Donald Trump ridiculed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as weak while criticizing Britain's military support, specifically mocking the UK's "old broken-down aircraft carriers."
As Israel intensifies its military operations in Beirut, the U.S. government has issued a warning that Iran may retaliate by targeting Lebanese universities, further escalating tensions in the region.