Oct 18, 2026
For iPhone users in China, the calendar has long presented a small but recurring problem. On a Sunday designated as a make-up workday, an alarm might remain silent. On a regular Friday converted into a day off, it might ring anyway. Nearly 17 years after entering the Chinese market, Apple quietly updated its operating system in September to automatically recognise China’s official schedule of adjusted holidays and workdays. The fix is modest, but it points to a larger question: what happens when...
Hollywood now represents tech leaders like Elizabeth Holmes and Elon Musk as villains amidst public disillusionment. Recent films explore the consequences of their actions and seek accountability for social damage. Documentaries and fictional works dissect their influence and ethical lapses, highlighting concerns over concentrated power. Filmmakers confront the flaws of these figures while critiquing their societal impact.
Prosecutors are seeking life imprisonment for all three men, while officials have recommended 195 years for Oren, 39, and 180 years each for his twin Alon and their older brother Tal, 40.
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded the imposition of President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh amid serious political violence. He accused Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of creating a breakdown of law and order. Reddy suggested that opposition candidates faced severe intimidation and violence while attempting to file nominations for local elections. He reported numerous incidents of violence throughout various districts in the state.
US President Donald Trump waived sanctions on Russia, which Congress had overwhelmingly approved for supporting Ukraine. Lawmakers expressed anger after the decision, criticizing Trump's approach towards Russia's President Vladimir Putin. As Ukraine faces severe winter conditions due to ongoing attacks, Congress remains out of session until after the elections. A bipartisan group of senators has urged faster action against Russia's oil trade.
During a rally in Kentucky, Donald Trump stated that the ongoing conflict with Iran would conclude quickly. He claimed that falling gas prices would follow the end of hostilities. Trump's earlier military actions against Iran were described as necessary to prevent nuclear armament. Meanwhile, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of ceasefire to achieve regional peace.
JD Vance blamed Joe Biden and Iranian 'terrorists' for sky-high gas prices after a two-time Trump voter confronted him at a CBS town hall that aired Saturday night
At approximately 1:30 AM, a truck lost control while approaching the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior. The vehicle broke through police barricades and collided with gathered devotees, causing widespread chaos and injury. Tragically, 12 people were reported dead, with several others sustaining serious injuries. Authorities have launched an investigation into how the truck bypassed safety measures in place during Navratri.
Starlink satellites, operated by Mr Musk's SpaceX, provide high-speed internet to Ukraine's military which allow it to defend itself against Russian drone and missile attacks.
