Delegations from Ukraine and Russia met in Istanbul for peace talks amidst escalating conflict, following Ukraine's surprise attack on Russian airbases and Russia's intensified drone strikes. Despite cautious optimism, the talks occurred as fighting persisted along the front line, with both sides reporting casualties and drone attacks. Zelenskyy warned of stronger sanctions if the talks fail to yield results.
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Builder.ai, once valued at $1.5 billion, has filed for bankruptcy after being exposed for misleading investors about its AI capabilities. The company, backed by Microsoft and Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, allegedly used Indian engineers to manually code apps while marketing them as AI-generated. This deception led to financial misrepresentations, regulatory scrutiny, and ultimately, the company's downfall.
Donald Trump announced that the US is nearing a trade deal with India, while Pakistan representatives are expected in Washington for talks. He cautioned that conflict between India and Pakistan could jeopardize these agreements. Tensions are high following India's 'Operation Sindoor' in response to a terror attack. India is expected to allow US companies to bid for government contracts.
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