The Pentagon revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's security clearance, citing unauthorized disclosure of sensitive Air Force One information to the media. This comes amid heightened scrutiny over leaks, with ongoing investigations and tensions around information security.

An Indian Air Force Wing Commander was arrested for allegedly leaking classified defense information to Pakistani agents via a honey-trap operation, as charged under the Official Secrets Act. Authorities are investigating the extent of the espionage network, tracing digital communication trails to uncover overseas handlers, while the officer remains in judicial custody.

Malaysia sets a bold course to become an AI Nation by 2030 with the Malaysia Digital Action Plan, aiming to derive 30% of GDP from the digital economy and create 500,000 digital jobs. The plan involves comprehensive AI integration across sectors with a focus on impactful projects and government-led initiatives to stimulate private-sector participation.

India's rising imports of US energy, alongside Russian crude, face potential tariffs under a new US Senate sanctions bill targeting major Russian-energy buyers. The bill, pending House approval, could impose steep tariffs on Indian exports, pressuring India to reduce its Russian energy dependency.

Adaptive RAG revolutionizes query handling by intelligently routing questions to vector stores, web searches, or direct LLM responses based on intent. This approach reduces costs and latency while ensuring relevant context through a structured router and FastAPI integration.

EPAM reported Q2 2026 revenue of $1.415 billion, with a notable surge in AI-native revenue to $160 million, marking six consecutive quarters of double-digit growth. Despite cash flow challenges, EPAM's strategic focus remains on expanding AI capabilities and improving growth in North America through commercial transformation.

Northeast Philadelphia faces a worsening rat infestation problem across multiple neighborhoods, prompting city officials to call for community cooperation and better trash management. Despite ongoing mitigation efforts, limited resources strain the city's ability to address issues linked to neglected properties and improper waste disposal.

Bengaluru's new Urban Mobility Mission Committee, led by Home Minister Priyank Kharge, aims to unify efforts to tackle traffic woes with a data-driven, coordinated strategy. The initiative will focus on enhancing public transport, improving first/last-mile connectivity, and upgrading pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, involving both public and private sectors.

The Charity Commission has launched an inquiry into Al-Khair Foundation over alleged links to Hamas, focusing on the charity's financial activities and trustee diligence. Amid these allegations, U.K. and U.S. authorities accuse Mohammad Yousef Hasna of funneling aid to Hamas under a humanitarian guise, with extradition proceedings underway.

Google details methods to limit or disable AI functionality, like Gemini-powered tools in Gmail and Docs, affecting smart features and personalized experiences. Users face a trade-off between convenience and privacy, with options to toggle settings or switch platforms, but full AI removal remains elusive.