NEW DELHI — The Indian government has proposed amendments to existing IT rules targeting a wider range of online news voices, including influencers and podcasters on platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and X, drawing sharp criticism from digital rights activists and independent news creators. Last week, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) suggested amendments to India’s IT rules, which govern digital media content. The legislation, dubbed as the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Second Amendment Rules, 2026, will strengthen existing IT rules and curb fake news, hate speech and deepfakes, the government said, inviting…
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New model from Meta strengthens multimodal intelligence, faster reasoning, and ecosystem integration across its platforms. Meta Superintelligence Labs has introduced Muse Spark, its first large language model in a new generation of AI systems designed to bring more personalised, context-aware intelligence to users across its ecosystem. The launch marks a significant step in Meta’s ambition to build what it describes as “personal superintelligence” — an AI assistant capable of understanding and supporting users in real-world scenarios. Muse Spark is engineered specifically for Meta’s family of applications, including its AI assistant, and is expected to enhance performance across platforms such as…
Al-Ukhdood archaeological site in Najran is a significant heritage location in southern Arabia, recognized as an ancient trade hub on the Incense Route since the mid-1st century BC. The site features a central city enclosed by a wall measuring 235 meters long and 220 meters wide, with building foundations of hewn stone blocks and upper sections of mud brick. Excavations that began in 1979 revealed various architectural units, including Najran’s oldest mosque, and the discovery of the “Najran Treasure,” which contains silver coins and other artifacts such as pottery, incense burners, and religious tablets. Historical records show that Najran has…
CNME Editor Mark Forker managed to secure an exclusive interview with Rahul Misra, SVP and Managing Director MEA, at IFS, in an effort to better understand how they are equipping businesses that operate in asset-intensive industries with the tools to succeed, their unique approach to AI, the opportunities that remain untapped for them across the Middle East marketplace – and the capabilities that makes Nexus Black uniquely different. Rahul Misra, SVP and Managing Director MEA, at IFS, believes IFS has the product portfolio, industry expertise and partnership model to really expand their presence across the Middle East region. Rahul Misra…
President of the Arab Gulf Program for Development (AGFUND) Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal bin Abdulaziz signed strategic partnership agreements with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), represented by UN Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Arab States Abdallah Al Dardari. The agreements aim to renew support for the Arab Human Development Reports and to strengthen cooperation in development finance and innovation, thereby advancing development pathways across the Arab region. The agreements also include support for the ‘Green Financing Platform – Arab Region’ and efforts to expand investments in innovative development finance, with particular focus on countries…
WASHINGTON — US Vice President JD Vance said Friday that upcoming talks with Iran are expected to be “positive,” as he departed for Pakistan ahead of rare direct negotiations between the two sides. Speaking before boarding Air Force Two, Vance said the US delegation would approach the talks with “open hands,” while emphasizing that progress depends on Iran’s willingness to negotiate in good faith. “I think it’s going to be positive,” he said. “If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we are certainly willing to extend the open hand.” He added: “If they’re going to try to…
RIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall across most regions of Saudi Arabia starting Friday and continuing through Tuesday. Affected areas include Asir, Jazan, Najran, Al-Baha, Makkah, Riyadh, the Eastern Province, Qassim, and the Northern Borders. The center urged the public to follow official weather updates and alerts through its website, social media platforms, and the Anwaa app. The General Directorate of Civil Defense also called on residents to exercise caution, remain in safe locations, avoid flood-prone areas and valleys, and refrain from swimming in them. According to the forecast, Makkah region will experience…
The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) called on the public to ensure the reliability of websites and electronic platforms before sharing personal data, documents, and biometric identifiers when obtaining services provided by such platforms, and to be cautious about sharing this information with unofficial websites or platforms. The authority stressed the importance of this when sharing any personal data, documents, or biometric identifiers with any electronic platforms or websites to ensure that such information is not used unlawfully, which could expose individuals to fraud, identity theft, and other risks resulting from dealing with platforms or websites without verifying their reliability. This…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump warned Sunday that Tuesday “will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day” in the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran, signaling potential strikes on key infrastructure. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said: “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!!” He warned that Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face severe consequences. “Iran must open up the Strait of Hormuz or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah,” he added.…
TEHRAN — Clashes broke out between Iranian forces and US troops during a rescue operation for a downed American pilot, with Iranian media claiming that a US C-130 support aircraft was shot down. According to Defa Press Agency, Iranian law enforcement special units destroyed several US assets, including an HC-130 special operations aircraft, two Black Hawk helicopters, and multiple drones. The report said fighting continued on the ground between Iranian units and US personnel involved in or supporting the mission. Earlier, Iranian media claimed that a US C-130 support aircraft had been downed in southern Isfahan. Separately, Fox News reported…