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Why Z.ai is holding back its powerful new GLM-5.3 AI model

Z.ai has launched GLM-5.3, a new version of its flagship AI model that the company says delivers major gains in coding and cybersecurity without changing the underlying model architecture.

14 Aug 2026-13:15
Parliamentary investigation into Nigel Farage resumes over £5m donation

The parliamentary investigation into whether Reform UK leader Nigel Farage should have declared a £5m payment he received from a party donor has resumed.

14 Aug 2026-12:59
Why Taiwan wants to dissolve the party led by its pro-China ‘White Wolf’

Chang An-lo, widely known as the “White Wolf,” insists that his campaign for Taiwan’s reunification with China is ultimately about peace.

14 Aug 2026-12:30
Why N. Korea threatens stronger deterrent ahead of US-S. Korea drills

North Korea has condemned upcoming US-South Korea military exercises, warning that the drills could further escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula and prompting Pyongyang to threaten a stronger military deterrent.

14 Aug 2026-12:15
Cuba: US pressure is behind Dominican Republic’s expulsion of 10 diplomats

Cuba has strongly condemned the Dominican Republic’s decision to expel 10 Cuban diplomats and their family members, accusing Santo Domingo of acting under pressure from Washington.

14 Aug 2026-11:30
Pakistan marks 79th Independence Day, reaffirms commitment to peace and regional stability

Pakistan is celebrating its 79th Independence Day on August 14, commemorating the country’s emergence as an independent state in 1947 following what officials described as the determined struggle and sacrifices of its forefathers.

14 Aug 2026-10:39
Wildfire destroys homes near Croatia’s Omis as residents and tourists flee

A major wildfire spreading near the Croatian coastal town of Omis destroyed numerous homes early Friday and forced residents and tourists to flee threatened areas, local media reported.

14 Aug 2026-09:45
What happened in Lahore? Two police officers killed in Pakistan

Two police officers were killed after unidentified gunmen opened fire on a police team in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore, according to local media.

14 Aug 2026-09:25
Allied fighter jets shoot down drone after it enters Latvian airspace

Allied fighter jets shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle after it entered Latvian airspace early Friday, prompting a brief air threat warning across four municipalities.

14 Aug 2026-09:15
Why the oil spill off Oman is becoming an international environmental crisis

A salvage operation has begun to stabilise a damaged tanker leaking oil off Oman as the size of the spill continues to expand rapidly, raising concerns about the impact on marine ecosystems and coastlines.

14 Aug 2026-09:06

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