Asian Burg https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Iran & Oman Still Negotiating Strait of Hormuz Deal US Says Chinese Hackers Targeted Major US Agencies At least 22 people have died and 384 travellers are missing in Nepal after severe flooding near the Tibet border with roads, bridges and hydropower facilities damaged. Meta will restrict teens with nighttime blocks and a two-hour daily limit under a $16.7 billion US settlement over child-safety and data-collection claims. Australia bars fully AI-generated music from charts China Recalls 4.3 Million Vehicles Trump has sent a proposed US-Saudi civil nuclear agreement to Congress but says it will only take effect if Riyadh recognizes Israel. The 30-year pact could pave the way for US-built nuclear reactors worth tens of billions of dollars. Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary navigation corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and agreed to clear mines, as diplomatic efforts with the US remain stalled and shipping through the strategic waterway stays severely disrupted. Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at 80 in Nashville, her family said. The legendary singer-songwriter, known for hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You, sold more than 100 million records and won 11 Grammy Awards Pakistan hospital fire: At least 13 children, mostly newborns, have died after a fire broke out in the nursery of Islamabad’s PIMS hospital; officials say an AC compressor may have triggered the blaze Samsung develops floating data centers China pushes state agencies from Windows to Linux Trump spoke with Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir ahead of his Tehran visit, where Munir met senior Iranian officials to discuss the 14-point MoU, regional stability and diplomatic efforts Venezuela signs 50 energy deals: Acting President Delcy Rodriguez says new agreements with SLB and Hunt Oil will bring investment to 76 production areas, as roughly half of Venezuela’s oil exports head to US refineries. Meghan Markle in Talks for Possible Return to Acting in Guy Ritchie Series Unitree shares plunge 45% after IPO surge US removes Syria from terrorism list India’s food regulator has dropped plans for color-coded health warnings on packaged foods, opting instead for a black-and-white nutrition table. US Supreme Court: Trump’s mail-ballot restrictions can temporarily proceed but their legality is still being challenged before the 2026 midterms. Iran vows retaliation after the U.S. expands sanctions, while Pakistan says its latest talks with Tehran made “significant progress” toward de-escalation and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Israel’s strike on a Syrian airbase amid alleged Turkish military buildup sparks claims that Netanyahu is exploiting security tensions ahead of October’s election. Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon has crossed $1.35 billion worldwide, overtaking Deadpool & Wolverine to become the highest-grossing R-rated film ever. Pakistan will host the 14th South Asian Games from April 3–11, 2027 across Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar. Spain’s Ceuta Migrant Crisis: Supreme Court Ruling Sparks Mass Border Crossings Robots Can Outrun Humans, but Real-World Tasks Put Them to the Test Pakistan Water Safety Concerns as 29 Bottled-Water Brands Declared Unsafe Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is due in Tehran Monday for talks aimed at regional peace and the Iran-US crisis. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia could mobilize up to 300,000 additional troops later this year, potentially intensifying fighting in eastern Ukraine. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Washington is preparing tougher economic pressure on Iran, including possible action against countries doing business with Tehran. Seoul overtakes Dubai as the world’s busiest international airport amid disruptions to global air travel caused by the West Asia war. Why Airlines Are Increasingly Concerned About Lithium-Ion Batteries on Flights Australia Confirms First H5N1 Bird Flu Case in Mammal Iran Considers Transit Fees for Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz Houthi Naval Blockade Threatens Global Oil Supply Routes Syria-Israel Security Talks May Resume Despite Lack of Trust Chinese startup Photon Matrix Lab has developed a system using LiDAR, radar and lasers to detect and target mosquitoes while they’re flying. Army Chief Asim Munir to visit Tehran Monday as Pakistan steps up efforts to mediate between Iran and the United States. Indian Food Safety Officer Intensifies Mumbai Crackdown Chicago Turns Empty Offices Into Vertical Farms Meta Reportedly Develops End-to-End AI Advertising System Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will team up in mixed doubles at the US Open with the star-studded event set for August 25–26. Anthropic launches Claude Academy, a free learning hub offering courses on AI fundamentals, prompting, Claude Code, the Claude API and agent-building tools for beginners, developers and businesses. Switzerland’s Sun-Ways has installed 48 removable solar panels along 100 metres of active railway track in Buttes, generating about 16,000 kWh annually while allowing panels to be removed for track maintenance UK Water Regulator Faces Criticism Over Muslim Water-Saving Advice Pakistan ended a 16-year wait for a Hockey World Cup victory by beating Japan in the classification round Pakistan Moves Closer to Commercial Satellite Internet Rollout Finland will host an EU Arctic Summit in Rovaniemi on September 13–14 as the region gains growing strategic and security importance TikTok, ByteDance Agree to $400 Million Settlement Over US Child Privacy Claims Heavy rain triggers severe flooding across parts of New York City, with waterlogged streets, flooded areas in Queens and Brooklyn and major traffic delays on the Long Island Expressway. Home