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U.S. Marshals waived training rules for Musk's armed DOGE security, emails say
EXCLUSIVEElon MuskElon MuskU.S. marshals waived training rules for Musk's armed DOGE security, emails sayThe U.S. Marshals Service allowed some members of Musk’s security team to sidestep experience and training requirements, according to emails.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Elon Musk in Washington in November.Evelyn Hockstein / Reuters fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 6, 2026, 6:00 AM EDTBy David Ingram and Ryan J. ReillyMembers of Elon Musk’s private security tea...
Techie Tonic: Two CISOs warn Axios breach changes supply chain trust model
In the wake of a critical supply chain attack targeting the widely used Axios JavaScript library, like leading analyst from NST Cyber pointed out, Many CXOs community chief information security officers (CISOs) are urging organizations worldwide to rethink how they trust open-source software.The opportunity complemented the efficiencyAxios JavaScript library presents significant opportunities for developers and organizations by streamlining how applications communicate with APIs across both bro...
ChatGPT web service hit by brief disruption, OpenAI investigates
UAE reviews Dh6 billion highway and mass transit plans linking Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman
Dubai: The UAE Infrastructure and Housing Council has reviewed major transport and infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening connectivity between emirates and supporting future urban growth, during its first meeting of 2026 chaired by Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure.The meeting, attended by Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), along with council members...
UAE Lottery: Twice-a-week draws to win Dh30 million explained
Players of the UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day game will now have more chances to participate each week, after the operator confirmed that draws will be held twice weekly instead of once. The update, announced on April 6, marks a shift in how often players can enter, with each draw offering a top prize of up to Dh30 million and three guaranteed winners of Dh50,000.What has changedLucky Day draws will now take place every Wednesday and Saturday, doubling the frequency from the earlier once-a-week format...
Elite 'guest list' and precisely what's inside UK's £126m secret doomsday bunker
Elite 'guest list' and precisely what's inside UK's £126m secret doomsday bunkerThe UK government has a secret nuclear bunker deep beneath the Ministry of Defence's HQ in London - but only a select few will be allowed inside the clandestine facility in case of a nuclear attack.CommentsNewsParul Sharma GAU Senior Writer09:22, 06 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesThe secret bunker lies underneath the Ministry of Defence's HQ in London(Image: PA)As the conflict in the Middle East i...
Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila on track to hit far north Queensland three weeks after Narelle tore through
While path and strength of storm remain uncertain, BoM warns Cape York could again take direct hit if cyclone makes landfallGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnother cyclone may hit the Queensland coast less than three weeks after the same area was smashed by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle, the Bureau of Meteorology says.But a meteorologist warned forecasts predicting the path and strength of Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila remained uncertain, with the storm likely to mak...
Chinese AI rivals clash over Anthropic’s OpenClaw exit amid global token crunch
Chinese tech companies are engaged in a public war of words as they compete to capitalise on US start-up Anthropic’s decision to pull its industry-leading Claude models from open-source AI agent tool OpenClaw. The development comes as AI agents have triggered a huge increase in demand for AI tokens – the core metric of AI usage – raising questions about the long-term ability of industry players to meet this demand amid a growing global crunch in computational power. On Sunday, Anthropic...
Drive EV launches the UAE’s first AI-powered buyer intelligence platform for EVs
Dubai: UAE-based platform designed to simplify one of the most complex decisions in today’s automotive market – buying an electric vehicle – has officially launched.Drive EV uses artificial intelligence and structured decision logic to match prospective buyers with the right electric or hybrid vehicle based on their housing, lifestyle, location and driving preferences.Drive EV is a decision platform, not a marketplace. Unlike traditional car listing sites or review portals, it focuses on unders...
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has some impressive add-ons that make snapping photos really fun
In the U.S., discussions about top camera phones largely center around iPhones, the Samsung Galaxy series, and, lately, the Google Pixel. In contrast, people in Asia and parts of Europe get a wider range of choice with companies like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo upping their camera game. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra, which recently had its global launch, is one of those devices, with a big camera bump that houses a versatile set of sensors, and a partnership with the storied German camera maker Leica to supply...
VinFast’s breakout year: Vietnamese EV maker nearly doubles sales in 2025, eyes 300,000 deliveries in 2026
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast Auto Ltd. is coming off its strongest year yet, nearly doubling global deliveries in 2025 and setting an ambitious new target for 2026 that would push it into a higher league of global EV producers.The company said it delivered 196,919 electric vehicles worldwide in 2025, more than twice its 2024 total and the highest annual figure since it began selling cars.Vietnam exports surge over 17% in Q1 2026Al Tayer Motors signs deal with VinFast Auto to distri...
Look: iPhone 17 Pro Max captures stunning Earth photos from space on Artemis II
The Artemis II mission is already rewriting the rules of space exploration, and now, it’s delivering some of the most breathtaking images yet, captured on the iPhone 17 Pro Max.NASA has shared a series of images showing astronauts Christina Koch and Reid Wiseman inside the Orion spacecraft, with Earth glowing in the background.What makes these photos even more remarkable is how they were captured.Metadata from NASA’s archive confirms that the images were shot using the front-facing (selfie) cam...
Australia's electric vehicle problem exposed during Easter long weekend: 'Disaster'
Australia's electric vehicle problem exposed during Easter long weekend: 'Disaster'Some drivers queued for up to five hours to charge their carsSuppliers say demand for EVs has soared since fuel crisis READ MORE: Albanese government considering new tax for EV driversBy MAISY RAE Published: 07:14, 6 April 2026 | Updated: 07:16, 6 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Light rain hits parts of Karachi as PMD forecasts more showers
Several parts of Karachi on Monday received light drizzle and intermittent rain as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had forecast thunderstorms and rain in the city under a westerly wave. Areas including DHA, Korangi, Delhi Colony, Clifton, Mahmoodabad and PIDC experienced light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by overcast skies. According to the PMD, a system of westerly winds is currently affecting the south-western parts of the country, with a possibility of light to modera...
US Loses 12 Aircraft in Single Operation — Report
Twelve US military aircraft lost in a single operation inside Iran.
Google Play Store update adds search bar for Android app reviews
Not everyone has the time or patience to test Android apps before deciding on them, especially with the overwhelming variety available. That’s where app reviews on the Google Play Store help. However, going through thousands of reviews to find an answer to a specific question can be tedious. Luckily, Google now offers a search feature for reviews. With this new search tool on the Play Store, you can look for specific information within user reviews on app listings. Although the feature was spott...
Chinese-made drone shot in Iran, Australia’s diplomacy pivot: 5 weekend reads you missed
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Iran points finger at Saudis and UAE after Chinese-made drone was shot down 2. Lead scientist reveals true purpose of China’s ultra-large underwater drone 3. Hongkongers crossing border for Easter break wowed by new Shenzhen tech museum 4. Australia’s 180-degree shift from 5 years ago: China in....
No easy way out
THE US increasingly seems to be mired in a no-win war against Iran. With the conflict in its second month, not only has Iran shown the resilience to resist and conduct effective asymmetric warfare but its chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz has given it extraordinary leverage over global energy markets and the global economy. President Donald Trump, on the other hand, has come under mounting pressure at home and abroad. None of America’s allies — other than Israel — are prepared to back or get d...
Chrome 148 Update Tests Lazy Loading for Faster Audio and Video Browsing
Google is currently testing a change for Chrome 148 that could accelerate your daily browsing by implementing lazy loading for video and audio elements, according to PCWorld. This update is in development and is expected to roll out in mid-April. If you’re not familiar with lazy loading, it’s a feature that postpones the loading of non-essential, off-screen resources until they are actually needed. This leads to improved page load performance and reduced bandwidth usage. For example, imagine vis...
UAE weather alert: Strong winds, dust, and light rain ahead
Abu Dhabi: Temperatures are set to fall slightly across the UAE on Monday as partly cloudy to cloudy skies prevail, with strong winds expected to stir dust and create rough sea conditions, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).The NCM said the country will be affected by an extension of a surface low-pressure system from the east combined with a high-pressure system from the west, alongside an upper-air high-pressure extension.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the G...