Friday, Feb 14

Early morning drone strike on Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine raises safety concerns; Russia denies involvement as tensions escalate over international negotiations.

Friday, Feb 14

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reports a Russian drone strike on Chernobyl, but radiation levels remain normal according to the IAEA.

Friday, Feb 14

Syria's foreign minister attends a Paris conference to discuss political transition, aid coordination, and the future governance of Syria's evolving landscape.

Friday, Feb 14

Baidu announces that its Ernie Bot will be free starting April 1, alongside plans to make its AI models open-source by June 30.

Friday, Feb 14

Indian Bollywood music labels are joining forces in a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI, raising significant concerns over AI usage of music recordings.

Friday, Feb 14

Elon Musk calls for the eradication of U.S. agencies, highlighting government efficiency and foreign policy shifts during a Dubai summit.

Friday, Feb 14

Marc Fogel's release from Russian custody signals a possible thaw in US-Russia relations, potentially influencing negotiations to end the Ukraine conflict.

Friday, Feb 14

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum warns Google of potential legal action over the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" for U.S. users.

Friday, Feb 14

A federal judge temporarily reinstated whistleblower protection head Hampton Dellinger after Trump attempted to dismiss him, raising legal concerns and political implications.

Friday, Feb 14

Kash Patel's nomination as FBI director clears Senate Judiciary Committee despite opposition citing loyalty to Trump and potential conflicts of interest.