The US House Judiciary Chair has requested clarification from the EU antitrust chief on the enforcement of EU's Big Tech regulations. The concerns raised indicate that these rules might target American companies, imposing heavy fines and creating an uneven playing field, which benefits European firms and rival nations.
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Syria's new government was sworn in, marking a major step since Bashar al-Assad's removal. The 23-member cabinet, without a prime minister, includes diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds. Economic troubles and security concerns remain significant challenges. An agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces was also signed to merge them into the Syrian army.
Coast Guard members near Barnegat Light, New Jersey, report being shadowed by a fleet of unidentified drones, contradicting federal officials who dismissed the incident as a misidentification of commercial or hobbyist drones. The Coast Guard personnel described sophisticated, large drones with flashing lights performing coordinated maneuvers, unlike any commercially available drone.
A 19-year-old college student, Amogh Seth, was fatally shot in Lakhimpur Kheri after being chased and attacked by six men, including the main suspect, Anmol Puri. The incident occurred near a police outpost. Amogh had earlier insulted Anmol, leading to the latter seeking revenge. Two suspects have been detained while Anmol remains at large.
In 2025, there will be two solar and two lunar eclipses, but India will only witness the full lunar eclipse in September, according to officials from Ujjain's Jiwaji Observatory. The first three eclipses will not be visible in India, including a total lunar eclipse in March and a partial solar eclipse in March and September.
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Drone attacks rocked Kazan, Russia, hitting residential buildings and prompting airport closures. No casualties were reported. This follows a deadly missile exchange with Ukraine, where Russia accused Ukraine of killing five in Kursk. Meanwhile, Ukraine claims to have downed 57 Russian drones and intercepted missiles aimed at Kyiv, though debris caused damage and one fatality.