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Rome: King Charles and Queen Camilla have reached Rome to commence a state visit to the Vatican, where they will meet Pope Leo in a symbolic demonstration of unity between the Church of England and the Catholic Church. The King’s spokesman emphasised that fostering stronger relations between the two Christian denominations serves as a bulwark against conflict, division, and tyranny. King Charles, who landed at Ciampino airport on Wednesday evening, will become the first British monarch to pray publicly with a pope since the Reformation in the 16th Century. The visit follows concerns about the attention surrounding Prince Andrew, which…

Silicon Valley: Amazon has unveiled a prototype of Amazon AI smart glasses designed specifically for its delivery drivers. The smart glasses, named ‘Amelia,’ include a built-in camera and display, and pair with a waistcoat that features a button for drivers to capture delivery photos. The company has tested the glasses with hundreds of drivers across multiple locations, according to Beryl Tomay, Amazon’s vice president of Transportation, who said that the glasses are being trialled in collaboration with over a dozen delivery service partners. Unlike consumer-focused devices, the Amelia smart glasses are tailored for the logistics environment and are intended to…

Canberra: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended Kevin Rudd following remarks made by former United States President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House. The exchange has attracted international attention, but Albanese has described the comments as light-hearted banter rather than a diplomatic issue. During the meeting, Trump addressed Kevin Rudd, who currently serves as Australia’s ambassador to the United States and previously served as prime minister. The former American president referred to earlier social media posts that were critical of the US administration. Kevin Rudd acknowledged authorship of those posts, prompting Trump to respond, ‘I don’t…

San Francisco: OpenAI browser Atlas has been launched as part of the company’s strategy to compete directly with established players such as Google Chrome. The browser, powered by ChatGPT, eliminates the traditional address bar and has been described by Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman as being ‘built around ChatGPT’. The product has been made available for Apple’s MacOS users, with plans for wider rollout in the coming months. The release of Atlas has highlighted OpenAI’s broader ambition to monetise its artificial intelligence investments and strengthen its position in the digital tools market. The company has confirmed that the browser will…

London: Copper demand has been witnessing a geographical shift as consumption in the United States and India grows, while China’s long-standing dominance begins to slow. The industrial metal, which once surged from $1,500 to above $10,000 (about £8,200) per metric ton over the past 25 years, is now entering a new phase driven by regional diversification. Analysts have said that although China will remain the world’s largest copper market, the next decade will see greater balance as other regions increase their influence on pricing and demand. The changing mix of industrial policies, infrastructure investments, and geopolitical adjustments is expected to…

Tokyo: Sanae Takaichi has moved closer to making history as Japan’s first female prime minister after reports emerged that the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) agreed to form a coalition with the rightwing Nippon Ishin (Japan Innovation Party). Officials confirmed on October 20 that both parties would collaborate, aligning on hawkish stances toward China and opposing mass migration. Hirofumi Yoshimura, co-leader of Ishin, stated that an agreement would be signed to launch the coalition government, formalizing the deal later in the day. The coalition comes after Komeito, the LDP’s previous partner of 26 years, withdrew support over disagreements on security policies…

They are the digital natives, the climate warriors, and the entrepreneurs of empathy. Generation Z, those born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, are no longer the leaders of tomorrow; they are shaping the world today. From grassroots activism to boardrooms, and from online communities to policymaking tables, Gen Z is rewriting what it means to have influence in a connected, uncertain world. A Generation That Refuses to Wait Unlike previous generations who grew into leadership, Gen Z was born into participation. Armed with technology and social awareness, they grew up witnessing global crises, from climate change to pandemics, inequality,…

Austin: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has taken pole position for the United States Grand Prix, finishing ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris, with championship leader Oscar Piastri placed sixth. After the McLaren duo faced setbacks during the sprint earlier in the day, neither was able to challenge Verstappen’s pace in qualifying, even though the Red Bull driver was unable to complete a final timed lap. Verstappen was sent out too late to begin one last run before the chequered flag but still managed to beat Norris by 0.291 seconds. The strong showing demonstrated the level of consistency and control that has…

Tokyo: Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the Japan Open before Friday’s quarter-final because of a leg injury sustained during the second round. The former world number one required painkillers to complete a three-set victory over defending champion Suzan Lamens. Osaka, who competed with heavy strapping on the left thigh, had been scheduled to face Jaqueline Cristian in the last eight. However, Cristian will now advance directly to the semi-finals. Tournament organisers confirmed that Osaka has not recovered from the injury, stating that medical advice prompted the withdrawal. The Japan Open released a statement expressing regret that Osaka has been…

Washington: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on October 17 to advocate for the provision of Tomahawk missiles, which have a range of 2,500 km. This visit follows a productive phone call between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, after which both leaders agreed to face-to-face talks in Hungary. Trump described the call with Putin as very productive and announced that advisory teams from Washington and Moscow would meet next week, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio leading the American delegation. Zelenskyy has highlighted that Moscow is keen to resume dialogue when…