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Google has significantly reduced the price of its AI Plus subscription plan in the United States, intensifying competition in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence market. The company announced that Google AI Plus will now cost $4.99 per month, down from $7.99, while the included cloud storage has been doubled from 200GB to 400GB. The move marks one of the most aggressive pricing changes yet among major AI providers and could put pressure on rivals such as OpenAI and Anthropic. The updated pricing was announced on Monday, with Google product lead for Gemini AI subscriptions Vikas Kansal confirming that the expanded…

Anthropic has launched Claude Fable 5, a new artificial intelligence model that brings many of the advanced capabilities of its Mythos-class systems to regular users. The company says the model offers significant improvements in software engineering, scientific research, vision, and long-context reasoning while incorporating safeguards designed for public deployment. The announcement came alongside the release of Claude Mythos 5, a more permissive version intended for cybersecurity professionals and infrastructure partners through Anthropic’s Project Glasswing initiative. According to Anthropic, Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 are built on the same underlying model. However, Fable 5 includes additional safety mechanisms that…

US Vice President JD Vance has said the US-Israel war on Iran could conclude within a week or take several months, as Washington continues to claim it is close to a deal with Tehran over its nuclear program. In an interview with CBS, recorded early Tuesday and set to air later this week, Vance said the United States was “very close to achieving” a peace deal with Iran. He said an agreement could “absolutely” come before the November midterm elections, but added that the timeline remained uncertain. “I think that the deal could happen in the next week, but the deal…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Commander Bahrain National Guard, General Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, at Air Headquarters Islamabad. The two dignitaries discussed matters of mutual interest, focusing on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, professional collaboration and regional security. Discussions covered emerging warfare domains, including drone technology, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and integrated air defence capabilities. The Bahraini commander lauded PAF’s modernization, indigenous capability development and operational excellence, while expressing interest in expanding cooperation in training, aerospace technologies and future warfare domains,…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The German Ambassador to Pakistan visited the College of Ophthalmology and Allied Vision Sciences (COAVS), Mayo Hospital Lahore, where he inaugurated the CBM-funded Cataract Support Programme aimed at expanding quality eye care services across 45 districts of Punjab. During the visit, the ambassador praised the institution’s efforts in combating avoidable blindness and strengthening community-based vision care. The programme, supported by Germany’s Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM), is expected to enhance access to cataract treatment and eye health services for thousands of underserved patients. The visit underscored the strong Pakistan-Germany partnership in public health and reaffirmed their shared commitment to…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Embassy of Portugal in Islamabad celebrated the Day of Portugal, Camões and Portuguese Communities with a reception highlighting Portugal’s rich cultural heritage, global outlook, and growing friendship with Pakistan. Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Paulo Guedes Domingues paid tribute to renowned Portuguese poet Luís de Camões, describing him as a symbol of Portugal’s spirit of discovery, openness, and intercultural dialogue. The Ambassador also acknowledged the important role played by Portuguese communities abroad in strengthening Portugal’s international presence. Reflecting on Portugal-Pakistan relations, Ambassador Domingues noted the steady expansion of cooperation in political, economic, educational, cultural, and people-to-people…

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had carried out attacks against a US base in Jordan and 21 other targets in the Gulf on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes around ​the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media reported. The clashes mark one of the biggest exchanges in hostilities since the two countries agreed to a ceasefire in April. The Iranian strikes, which included attacks in ‌Kuwait and Bahrain, came after the US military said on X it had targeted Iranian air defence, ground control stations and surveillance radar sites near the strait in response to what US President Donald Trump said…

The United States on Tuesday launched strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump said Tehran had shot down a US Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, deepening doubts about prospects for peace between the two countries. “I believe the response should be very strong, very powerful, and that’s what this one is,” Trump told ABC News. Iran’s state media reported that Qeshm island in the Strait of Hormuz was attacked and that a projectile hit was confirmed in the port city of Sirik on the strait. Explosions were heard in nearby Bandar Abbas, the Mehr news agency said. Trump…

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has told foreign military forces operating near Iran to leave for the sake of their own safety. In a post on X, Araghchi said troops stationed close to Iran were exposed to risks arising from operational mistakes, unforeseen incidents, or the possibility of becoming involved in military exchanges. He said the safest way to avoid such dangers would be for foreign forces to withdraw from what he described as an environment that would not welcome a hostile military presence. He added that his country’s armed forces remain on high alert against any violation of its…

A Chinese defense spokesperson on Tuesday pledged “resolute and forceful actions” to safeguard territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in response to a media query about Japan and the Philippines’ announcement of maritime delimitation talks regarding waters east of China’s Taiwan Island and subsequent Chinese law enforcement activities in relevant waters. “The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has repeatedly made clear China’s firm opposition to the Japan-Philippines move,” Zhang said. He urged the two countries to immediately stop illegal infringement and provocative actions. “If Japan and the…