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Damascus Countryside Police Chief announces that an agreement has been reached between the Syrian government and community leaders in the city of Jaramana for the immediate handover of heavy weapons

US says it expects new round of Iran talks in 'near future': State Department

Local sources: Convoys of the Syrian General Security forces have entered towns along the administrative border between the Daraa and Suweida governorates as part of an agreement reached

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi: We are more determined than ever to achieve a just and balanced deal

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi: On Iran's part, there is no change in our determination to secure a negotiated solution

US President Donald Trump threatens that any country or person buying any from Iran would be immediately subject to secondary sanctions

US President Donald Trump says Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as interim, national security advisor

US President Donald Trump nominates National Security Advisor Mike Waltz to be the next US Ambassador to the United Nations

David Lammy confirms UK in talks with France to recognize Palestine: The National

Israeli media: The political leadership has approved the second phase of the "military operation" in Gaza

China mulls lunar nuclear power plant for Moon base energy

China is planning a nuclear power plant on the Moon to supply energy to the International Lunar Research Station, a project in collaboration with Russia.

Meta faces scrutiny after ending fact-checking on Facebook

Meta's decision to end fact-checking on Facebook has sparked concerns from the Meta Oversight Board and experts, warning of misinformation risks and human rights issues.

China enhances Intellectual Property protection to boost AI innovation

China advances AI development with stronger intellectual property protections, promoting innovation and responsible use of AI technologies.

Google’s $32bln Wiz purchase: A gateway for Israeli surveillance?

Google is buying Wiz for a staggering $32 billion, a price tag 65 times its annual revenue. But what really is Wiz? Founded by veterans of "Israel’s" notorious Unit 8200, Wiz isn't just a cloud security firm, as it's deeply tied to one of the most aggressive intelligence units in the world. Unit 8200 gathers private data on Palestinians, building blackmail files using personal secrets. How compromised have we all become? Here is an overview.

Lebanon to launch technology parks to boost high-tech exports

Lebanon plans to open special technology parks with tax incentives to promote high-tech exports, create jobs, and attract AI investment, says Minister Kamal Shehadeh.

Canada to limit contacts with US tech firms over tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that his country will reduce interactions with US tech companies, as part of a wider set of measures battling Trump's tariffs threats.

China to launch new crewed mission into space this week

China prepares to launch the Shenzhou-20 mission to the Tiangong space station, marking a key step in its goal of sending Chinese astronauts to the Moon by 2030.

Iran ranks 6th in nanotech, expands to quantum research

In March, Iranian Vice President for Scientific Development Hossein Afshin announced that three scientific laboratories and several dedicated quantum research centers would be launched on the same month.

China's CATL unveils sodium-ion battery in bid to reshape EV landscape

The sodium-ion battery, branded under the Naxtra name, is set to enter limited production in June with small batteries for heavy-duty vehicle starters, followed by full-scale electric vehicle battery production in December.

Erdogan hails Türksat 6A launch as milestone in domestic space tech

The deployment of Turksat 6A will boost Turkey's satellite coverage from 3.5 billion to 5 billion people.

Pentagon tech development employees resign, cite DOGE pressure

Employees at the Pentagon's Defense Digital Service are looking to resign, after DOGE sidelined them instead of collaborating on Defense Department operations.

China stages first half-marathon featuring humanoid robots vs humans

Although humanoid robots have made cameos at Chinese marathons in the last year, this is the first time they have competed alongside humans.

Macron tells US scientists to 'choose France' amid research crackdown

The offer follows confirmation that the first wave of researchers leaving the US due to recent federal budget cuts will begin work in France this June.

Israeli-linked Wiz deal puts Google cloud data under the microscope

Google’s $32 billion acquisition of Wiz hands over significant control of its cybersecurity infrastructure to a company founded by veterans of Unit 8200, "Israel’s" elite military intelligence unit.

Protests grow inside Microsoft over Gaza war links

The protests reflect a broader movement of tech worker activism, echoing similar protests inside companies like Google, where employees have also challenged military-linked contracts.

Webb Telescope detects possible signs of life beyond solar system

The James Webb Space Telescope detects potential biosignatures on exoplanet K2-18 b, hinting at the strongest signs yet of possible life on an alien planet.

China outpaces US in military use of cutting-edge biotechnology

A new report warns that China's rapid advancements in biotechnology pose a significant risk to the US security, with potential game-changing impacts on warfare, economies, and global power.

Massive leak exposes personal data of thousands of Israeli soldiers

The breach was executed using basic software tools created by a user calling themselves the “Persian Prince".

Facebook Profits from Israeli Settlements and Genocide

Facebook has come under fire for profiting from and promoting Israeli settlement advertisements and far-right propaganda, while censoring Palestinian voices, making it complicit in violations of international law and the normalization of apartheid.

Google Faces £5 Billion UK Lawsuit Over Alleged Monopoly Abuse

The case, filed at the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal, is being led by legal expert Or Brook and backed by the law firm Geradin Partners.