Elon Musk has expressed concern about South Korea's declining population, highlighting the country's low fertility rate of 0.68. He warned of a 'catastrophic population collapse' and stated that immigration is not a sustainable solution.
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World Chess Champion D Gukesh and Viswanathan Anand were seen dancing to popular Bollywood songs at fellow Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi’s wedding, showcasing a rarely seen fun side of the GMs. Gukesh will participate in the Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, while being closely followed by Arjun Erigaisi in the FIDE chess rankings.
Jordanian border guards fatally shot Thomas Gabriel Pereira from Kerala while he attempted to cross into Israel illegally. Pereira, misled by an agency promising Israeli work visas, travelled with three others on tourist visas. His death was discovered by his family after a relative, Edison, was deported by Jordan. Kerala authorities are assisting the family in repatriating his body.
India's potential acquisition of US F-35 fighter jets may be similar to its Rafale deal with France. This interim solution aims to bolster the Indian Air Force until indigenous jets are ready, likely by 2036.
Ahead of PM Modi's US visit, India's budget lowered import duties on Harley-Davidson bikes, signaling improved trade relations. Meanwhile, President Trump plans to impose hefty tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China to curb fentanyl flow and illegal immigration. His move might increase consumer costs and provoke retaliatory actions from these countries.
Elon Musk has reignited his feud with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, mockingly calling him 'Scam Altman' during a Senate testimony. Musk criticized Altman for lacking equity in OpenAI. This public dispute has intensified with Musk’s $97.4 billion offer to buy OpenAI's nonprofit arm.
Test reports have ruled out viral, bacterial, or microbial infections as the cause of 14 deaths in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. Investigations revealed neurotoxins in the samples of the deceased. Further investigation is ongoing, and 3,500 villagers in the affected area have been screened for signs of the mysterious illness.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Dell founder Michael Dell have exited the $100 billion club due to significant declines in their fortunes, impacted by market volatility and investor concerns. Both leaders have seen their net worth drop notably, with Dell losing $24.5 billion and Huang losing $19.2 billion this year.
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