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US State Dept Cuts 80 Middle East Experts As Iran War Strands Citizens
The US State Department eliminated more than 80 positions in its Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs and disbanded its dedicated Iran office well before hostilities erupted on February 28, 2026 — a decision now exposing critical gaps in America's ability to manage an active war and evacuate its citizens from the region, according to multiple current and former officials interviewed by leading news organizations.
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Reliance Launches Jio Electric Cycle 180km Range at ₹999 Monthly EMI
Reliance Jio Electric Cycle launches at ₹999 EMI with 180km range targeting India's mass market amid projected USD 7.02B EV growth by 2035
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US Commerce Dept Probes Meta Staff Access to WhatsApp Encrypted Messages
US Commerce Dept investigated claims Meta staff accessed WhatsApp messages despite encryption. Bureau denies probe despite documented case from July 2025.
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India Joins US-Led Pax Silica Alliance Next Month in Strategic Shift
India to join US-led Pax Silica alliance in Feb 2026, securing AI & semiconductor supply chains after initial Dec 2025 exclusion from founding summit.
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Microsoft Loses $357 Billion in Market Value as AI Spending Spooks Investors
Microsoft lost $357 billion in market value Thursday, the second-largest single-day loss in U.S. history, as record AI spending and slowing Azure growth spooked investors.
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Google DeepMind Locks Three AI Deals in One Week Using Hybrid Acquisitions
Google DeepMind completed three AI deals in one week using hybrid acquisition structures including Common Sense Machines, Hume AI licensing, and Sakana AI investment.