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Elon Musk's X To Prevent Grok AI Users From Undressing Images

Elon Musk's platform X on Wednesday announced measures to prevent its AI chatbot Grok from undressing images of real people, following global backlash over its generation of sexualized images of women and children.

Published on: 15.01.2026 00:37
After Trump Threats, Iran Says There Will Be "No Hanging Today Or Tomorrow"

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Wednesday there would not be any "hanging today or tomorrow," despite earlier vows from Tehran to fast-track trials for protesters.

Published on: 15.01.2026 00:32
"Making Tremendous Progress": Trump Praises New Venezuela Leader After Call

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had held a "long call" with Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez, the first known contact between the two leaders since the ouster of Nicolas Maduro.

Published on: 15.01.2026 00:21
US Senate Blocks Effort To Rein In Trump's Venezuela War Powers

US Senate Republicans voted on Wednesday against a resolution that would have barred President Donald Trump from further military action in Venezuela without Congress' authorization.

Published on: 15.01.2026 00:08
Amid Iran Unrest, UK Temporarily Closes Embassy In Tehran

The British embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed, the government said on Wednesday. "We have temporarily closed the British Embassy in Tehran, this will now operate

Published on: 14.01.2026 23:39
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff On Imports Of Some Advanced Computing Chips

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed a 25% tariff on certain advanced computing chips, such as the Nvidia H200 AI processor and a similar semiconductor from AMD called the MI325X, according to a fact sheet released by the White House.

Published on: 14.01.2026 23:22
NASA Astronauts Begin Early Return Flight From ISS With Ailing Crew Member

A SpaceX capsule departed the International Space Station on Wednesday carrying a four-member crew on an emergency return flight to Earth necessitated by an unspecified serious medical condition afflicting one of the astronauts aboard.

Published on: 14.01.2026 23:11
Germany, France To Send Troops To Greenland As Trump Ramps Up Pressure

Germany's army will send troops to Greenland along with other European countries, Berlin said on Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump ramped up his threats to conquer the Danish Arctic island.

Published on: 14.01.2026 22:53
Venezuela Looking To "New Era'" After Maduro Ouster, Says Interim President

enezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez declared Wednesday her country was entering a new era marked by greater tolerance towards political rivals, following the US ouster of her former boss Nicolas Maduro.

Published on: 14.01.2026 22:42
Killings, Executions Of Iran Protesters Have "Stopped", Claims Trump

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he's been told "on good authority" that plans for executions in Iran have stopped, even as Tehran has indicated fast trials and executions ahead in its crackdown on protesters.

Published on: 14.01.2026 21:04
US To Halt Visa Processing For 75 Nations, Including Pak, Bangladesh: Report

The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Published on: 14.01.2026 20:42
Denmark Says "Fundamental Disagreement" Remains After Greenland Talks With US

Denmark's foreign minister said Wednesday that a "fundamental disagreement" over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after talks in Washington with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Published on: 14.01.2026 19:53
Iran Committing Mass Unlawful Killings "On Unprecedented Scale": Amnesty

Iranian authorities have committed mass unlawful killings "on an unprecedented scale" in their crackdown on protesters, Amnesty International said on Wednesday, citing verified video evidence and eyewitness reports.

Published on: 14.01.2026 19:45
'We Shouldn't Let This Moment Go': Ex-US NSA To NDTV On Action Against Iran

Overthrowing the ruling regime in Iran is a legitimate objective and the time to do it now, John Bolton, Attorney and former National Security Advisor of the United States, told NDTV today in an exclusive interview.

Published on: 14.01.2026 18:56
US Companies Face Anti-Indian Backlash After Trump's H-1B Visa Overhaul

A rise in hostility toward Indian professionals and businesses in the United States has followed recent changes to the country's skilled-worker visa system, according to experts cited by the Financial Times.

Published on: 14.01.2026 18:55
Denmark, Sweden Send Troops To Greenland As Trump Refuses To Rule Out Force

Denmark's defence minister on Wednesday said a US offensive in Greenland was "very hypothetical" as his country beefs up its military presence on the...

Published on: 14.01.2026 18:52
Six Ways The US Could Hit Iran If Trump Orders A Strike

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned of possible military action against Iran at a time when the country's clerical leadership is confronting its most serious wave of domestic unrest in years.

Published on: 14.01.2026 18:19
"Murderers Of Youth": Iran Blames US, Israel For Unrest, Vows Retaliation

Iran is ready to respond "decisively" to its foes Israel and the United States, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday, accusing their leaders of being behind protests that swept the Islamic Republic.

Published on: 14.01.2026 18:04
Where Are The Main US Military Bases In The Middle East?

The following are the significant military bases in the Middle East. Iran has threatened to strike US bases in the region if attacked by Washington.

Published on: 14.01.2026 17:43
"From Ceasefire To Demilitarisation": US Announces Phase Two Of Gaza Plan

President Donald Trump's envoy said Wednesday that a plan to end the Gaza war was now moving to Phase Two with a goal of disarming Hamas, despite a number of Israeli strikes during the ceasefire.

Published on: 14.01.2026 17:34

News from Arabic Countries

FBI conducts raid on Washington Post reporter’s home, seizes electronics

Press freedom groups warn that the warrant to search reporter Hannah Natanson's home establishes a dangerous precedent.

Published on: 15.01.2026 00:33
Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to set up AFCON final with Senegal

Morocco overcome Nigeria 4-2 on penalties, after the match finished 0-0 following extra time, to reach AFCON final.

Published on: 15.01.2026 00:05
Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey at lowly Albacete on Arbeloa debut

Real Madrid's first match after sacking Xabi Alonso results in a shock 3-2 Copa del Rey defeat at lower league Albacete.

Published on: 14.01.2026 23:56
Greenland and Denmark say Trump set on ‘conquering’ territory after meeting

Danish Foreign Minister Rasmussen says meeting with Trump administration 'didn't manage to change' US position.

Published on: 14.01.2026 23:27
Trump says he’s been assured killings in Iran ‘stopped’

Trump has threatened to attack Iran, prompting Tehran to warn of retaliation amid growing fears of conflict.

Published on: 14.01.2026 23:27
French government survives no-confidence votes

The no-confidence motions aimed to protest the European Union's trade agreement with the MERCOSUR bloc.

Published on: 14.01.2026 22:56
Cameroon football suspends president Eto’o for alleged AFCON misbehaviour

Former international forward Samuel Eto'o has been suspended for his alleged behaviour during Cameroon's AFCON exit.

Published on: 14.01.2026 22:56
Why is the US Fed chair criminal probe causing global alarm?

Trump administration's move against Jerome Powell fuels fears the Fed's independence is being undermined.

Published on: 14.01.2026 22:54
Ukraine’s former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko accused of bribery: Report

Yulia Tymoshenko has served as Ukraine's prime minister in 2005 and from 2007 to 2010.

Published on: 14.01.2026 21:59
Child rights org says Google undermines parental control of child accounts

Melissa McKay of the Digital Childhood Institute filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission.

Published on: 14.01.2026 21:51
Trump administration to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries

US State Department says freeze will affect citizens of Somalia, Haiti, Iran and Eritrea, among other countries.

Published on: 14.01.2026 21:42
Three Palestine Action activists end UK hunger strike

Prisoners for Palestine says move comes after subsidiary of Israeli arms manufacturer failed to win UK gov't contract.

Published on: 14.01.2026 21:31
UK prosecutors seek to reinstate ‘terrorism’ charge against Kneecap rapper

Irish band slams push to reinstate charge against rapper Liam O’Hanna as 'waste of public time and public money'.

Published on: 14.01.2026 21:08
‘We are stuck’: Young Ugandans want stability, opportunities on eve of vote

Tension as 81-year-old Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend four-decade rule in a country where 70% of people are under 35.

Published on: 14.01.2026 20:46
Kneecap’s pro-Palestine supporters protest court appeal

Supporters of Irish-language punk-rap group Kneecap rallied outside London’s Royal Court of Justice.

Published on: 14.01.2026 20:27
Timeline of how Iran’s deadly protests unfolded

In 17 days, protests in Iran which began over the economy have snowballed into its worst unrest in years. Here's how.

Published on: 14.01.2026 19:56
Danish FM says US ‘conquer’ of Greenland not acceptable

Denmark’s foreign minister said his government opposes Donald Trump’s clear desire to “conquer” Greenland.

Published on: 14.01.2026 19:55
Palestinians in Gaza rebuild houses with mud and rubble

Palestinians in Gaza are using mud and stones from destroyed homes to rebuild homes after two years of war.

Published on: 14.01.2026 19:50
Is Starlink helping Iranians break internet blackout, and how does it work?

Experts say Starlink is helping Iranians get information out about the protests. But Iran is also trying to jam signals.

Published on: 14.01.2026 19:45
Senegal beat Egypt 1-0 in AFCON semifinal as Sadio Mane scores late

Mane scores 78th-minute winner to send Senegal through to play either Morocco or Nigeria in Sunday's final.

Published on: 14.01.2026 19:30
Mapping who controls what in Yemen in 2026

Al Jazeera examines the groups fighting for control in Yemen and the resulting humanitarian situation on the ground.

Published on: 14.01.2026 18:14
Video shows moment anti-ICE protester is shot in face with projectile

A protester who was shot in the face with a non-lethal round has been blinded in one eye and suffered skull fractures.

Published on: 14.01.2026 17:58
Greenlanders worry over Trump’s threats as they welcome back the sun

Many in Greenland say they're unsure what this new year will bring as US President Donald Trump threatens to take over.

Published on: 14.01.2026 17:54
Musk denies knowledge of Grok producing sexualised images of minors

In the US, Democratic lawmakers have called on Apple and Google to remove X from their respective app stores.

Published on: 14.01.2026 17:48
What happened in the deadly Thailand rail accident?

A Thai passenger train was crushed by construction cranes that slammed onto carriages, killing at least 29 people.

Published on: 14.01.2026 17:13