#johnratcliffe #cia #russia - Trump’s Spy Chief In Putin’s Den: What’s Brewing Behind Closed Doors? | Firstpost Live

26 August 2026

A secretive US mission to Moscow is raising fresh questions about Washington’s engagement with the Kremlin. A US Air Force aircraft reportedly carrying CIA chief John Ratcliffe landed in Moscow, with no prior announcement or official confirmation from either side. US media reports say Ratcliffe met Russian officials as efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war remain stalled. Washington also reportedly asked Kyiv to temporarily pause strikes during the visit. The mission comes amid rising US-Iran tensions and Russia’s close ties with Tehran. Watch the full report as Firstpost’s Gursshheen Gahllen brings you the latest. 00:00 - Introduction and Morning Headlines (Canada Tariffs, South Korea-Russia tensions, Meta safety concerns). 01:40 - CIA Chief John Ratcliffe's secret visit to Moscow: Flight tracking and mission details. 03:13 - Strategic significance of the visit regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. 04:13 - Contextualising the visit against past high-level US-Russia diplomacy. 05:03 - The Iran connection: "Operation Economic Outcast" and Russia-Iran ties. 06:28 - Conflict in the Strait of Hormuz: Trump's warning to Iran. 07:21 - Iran’s regional response and the Omani-Iranian shipping corridor project. 09:32 - Deep dive into Operation Economic Outcast and financial sanctions. 10:48 - Operation Sindur: General Anil Chauhan on munitions hitting Pakistani sites. 12:20 - Analysis of the May 10th air campaign and India's military calculations. 13:50 - Discussion on lower airspace tactics and the element of surprise. 15:21 - Timeline of the 2025 terror attacks and subsequent military escalation.

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#ukraine #independenceday - Watch Live: Ukraine’s Independence Day ceremonies: euronews

24 August 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, First Lady Olena Zelenska and foreign guests attend an event to mark Independence Day.

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#socialmedia #trial - Meta and Zuckerberg face $1.4 TRILLION social media addiction trial: Channel 4 News

Goldbug: #meta #socialmedia #trial - The Meta Trial That Co...: 22 August 2026 Meta is facing what could be its most consequential trial yet, as 29 state attorneys general accuse the tech giant of knowing...

18 August 2026

Meta - the operator of social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram - and its boss Mark Zuckerberg are facing their biggest trial yet, with the tech giant being sued for the value of the company: $1.4 trillion. The trial, in Oakland, California, stems from a lawsuit filed in 2023 by 29 American states accusing Meta of being responsible for alleged social media harms to young people. As the lawyers for California told the jury: Meta's entire business model was to hook the users, hold them as long as they can, harvest their data and then hide the truth from the public. If found guilty the company will not just face a potentially crippling fine it may also be required to change the way it uses social media. It has been described as big social media's big tobacco moment. The reckoning in the courts comes at a time when the backlash against AI is also gathering steam. Meta is accused of designing psychologically manipulative features, designed to lure young people in and then maximise their time on the apps. Zuckerberg's company is ultimately accused of contributing to the US mental health crisis. Meta denies all allegations. ------- 0:00 - Meta stands trial over claims Instagram and Facebook are addictive 3:20 - Social media addiction trial has same ‘resonance’ as Civil Rights movement

Meta Platforms (META) "is turning into one of our favorite names," says CFRA's Angelo Zino, who says the core business and growth prospects both appear healthy.

The cheapest valuation among the Mag 7 and new products are other key factors he sees buoying the social media giant. Austin Lyons says Meta can use its own AI models to improve ad efficiency while keeping costs contained.

26 August 2026

Meta Agrees to $16.7 Billion Settlement in Social Media Case

#deepfakes #WorldService #BBCWorldService - The Rise of Deepfakes: How AI Changed Porn, Politics, and Reality: BBC World Service Documentaries

20 August 2026

A history of the technology and subsequent use and abuse of deepfakes. Beginning with a little-known 1994 Photoshop demo in which a programmer digitally cloned his girlfriend, this film follows the evolution of fake imagery through internet hoaxes, celebrity porn, and the breakthrough AI technology that made it possible to generate entirely convincing people from scratch. Meet Ian Goodfellow, the creator of the AI tech behind deepfakes - as he explains how he first made AI generated images, and predicts that the computers will continue to get better at faking indefinitely. Uncover early deepfake porn communities, through messages shared with the first journalist to report on deepfakes globally. Hear from a young journalist, who speaks out about her experience of deepfake nudification and how it can happen to anyone. **Correction, Julie Yukari's name was spelt incorrectly in this video.

#china #robot #robotconference - Humanoid Robots Put China Ahead in Tech Race: Bloomberg Television

21 August 2026

China’s humanoid robot makers now control 97% of global shipments, giving Beijing an early lead over U.S. rivals. At the World Robot Conference, robots sort boxes, handle laundry, and bag clothes, but the real test is whether they can become everyday tools.

Bloomberg’s Allen Wan has more.

#Cybercrime #Cybersecurity #France - Cybercriminals perfect 'social engineering': 'Each hack feeds the chances of the next one succeeding: FRANCE 24 English

21 August 2026

Peter O'Brien is pleased to welcome Simon McGarr, Lawyer with McGarr Solicitors in Dublin, and Managing Director of Data Compliance Europe. Cybersecurity is no longer simply a question of whether governments possess adequate technical defences, explains McGarr. AI is altering those risks at extraordinary speed, placing capabilities once associated with states or sophisticated criminal organizations within reach of much smaller actors. If threats evolve month by month, governments must focus on prevention: identifying vulnerabilities, adapting defenses and developing long-term institutional capacity before emerging threats become crises.

#Cybercrime #Cybersecurity #France

#foxbusiness #risingenenergypricing #cattleshortage - Agriculture sec sounds alarm over MAJOR shift in America's food supply: Fox Business

20 August 2026

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss how a historic cattle shortage is driving beef prices higher.

Rollins also reacts to the latest jobless claims and details the rising energy demands of AI data centers.

#trump #economy #wallstreet - U.S. bond selloff drives 30-year yields to highest point since before the Great Recession: MS NOW

18 August 2026

The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond has hit its highest level since 2007 as investors remain worried about inflation and government borrowing.

Wall Street Journal Chief Economics Commentator Greg Ip and VP of General Economics at the Cato Institute Scott

Lincicome join Stephanie Ruhle to provide their insight.

#trump #economy #wallstreet

Why are so many people allowing Trump's grift? 'Corruption is mind-boggling': Professor says