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When AI Becomes a Student’s Confidant
Research shows young people turn to AI for emotional support not because they trust it, but because they perceive it as less risky than confiding in other humans, according to new findings from The Rithm Project.
3 Lessons on How to Support Student Veterans
Colleges are developing targeted programs to help student veterans transition to academic life, recognizing their unique needs and strengths as they shift from military service to higher education.
Ras Al Khaimah Airport Courts Wynn’s Jet Set but Waits on Airlines
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is upgrading its terminal and planning a luxury facility to accommodate high-end travelers arriving for the Wynn resort, with construction timing dependent on airline commitments.
Malaysia Airlines Overtakes AirAsia on India Routes by Standing Still
Malaysia Airlines has overtaken AirAsia as the largest operator on Malaysia-India routes for the first time since 2021, gaining ground primarily through AirAsia’s capacity reduction rather than its own expansion.
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Bank of England’s inflation response ‘risks higher interest rates for longer’
The Bank of England’s modest interest rate increase risks prolonging elevated inflation above its 2% target until at least 2030, according to a leading economic thinktank’s critique.
David Jones to close half its stores, triggering mass job losses in ‘urgent restructure’
David Jones will close 19 of its 38 stores by year-end, eliminating numerous jobs as receivers implement urgent restructuring following the department store chain’s voluntary administration.
Aldi cuts hundreds of UK head office roles as part of global cost trimming
Aldi is cutting hundreds of UK head office positions as part of global cost-reduction efforts, including up to 150 technology roles and relocating finance and procurement work overseas.
Oil giant ExxonMobil left Venezuela years ago. Now it’s considering a return
ExxonMobil, the largest U.S. oil company, signed a memorandum of understanding with Venezuela to explore oil production opportunities nearly two decades after leaving the country.
How are Pakistan’s imports from India growing again despite tensions?
Pakistan’s imports from India have rebounded to $61.7m in the latest quarter, up 69% year-over-year, driven primarily by pharmaceutical and vaccine purchases despite ongoing political tensions between the nuclear-armed nations.
Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes as Baltic nations issue drone alerts
Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes while Baltic nations issued drone alerts. Ukrainian drones attacked Russian oil facilities, causing fires and casualties, while Russian air strikes hit Ukrainian infrastructure and a cargo vessel in the Black Sea.
Fresh concerns raised over Gaza doctor held by Israel for 23 months without charge
An independent medical review raises serious health concerns about a Gaza doctor detained without charges for nearly 23 months, citing dangerous weight loss and potential life-threatening conditions.
Ukraine captures first Indonesian prisoner of war amid surge in Russian recruitment
Ukraine reports capturing its first Indonesian prisoner of war as recruitment from Indonesia surges to 283 individuals in nine months, compared to 10 over the previous three years.
Chinese university buys Nvidia AI H200 chips despite US ban, records show
A Chinese military-affiliated university on the US export blacklist purchased Nvidia’s advanced H200 AI chips last month through a domestic supplier, according to procurement records reviewed by Reuters.
Iran denies talks with US, says Hormuz will stay shut until demands are met
Iran’s security chief states Tehran awaits a US response to seven peace conditions and denies holding negotiations, insisting the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until demands are met.
US embassy refutes Houthis’ Yemen blockade claims, highlights siege on Taiz
The US Embassy refutes Houthi claims of a Saudi-led blockade on Yemen, citing data showing 272 commercial vessels successfully delivered cargo to Houthi-controlled ports between January and September 2026.
Singapore seizes US-operated cruise ship that offered ‘permanent’ life at sea
Singapore has impounded a US-operated cruise ship that left over 200 passengers stranded in Cambodia after running out of money due to rising fuel costs.