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Iran war rocks Indian Ocean, torpedoing Indias strategic autonomy
The US-Iran war has reached the Indian Ocean. The sinking of the Iranian navy frigate IRIS Dena, reportedly struck by a US submarine about 40 nautical miles south of Galle, Sri Lanka, has pushed the confrontation far beyond its traditional arena in the Persian Gulf. Iranian naval sources and regional security analysts say the vessel…
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That torpedo that sank Iran ship: old tech, hard to defend against
A US submarine sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off the southern coast of Sri Lanka on Wednesday, killing 87 people. The submarine struck the ship with a torpedo, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, resulting in “quiet death”. The event marks the first time a US submarine has launched a torpedo in combat or…
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Muted Iran war stance fits concerned onlooker Chinas priorities
China has perfected the role of concerned onlooker as the Middle East conflict spreads across the region. Situated some 4,200 miles (6,800 kilometers) away from the action and with no direct role in the conflict, Beijing has a little more breathing room to work out the calculus on how the US-Israeli attack on Iran affects…
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Nothing Headphone (a) review: The superior option for design and button enthusiasts
ZDNET’s key takeaways Nothing’s new Headphone (a) are available now for $199. They offer a unique design, long battery, great sound, and intuitive button controls. Although they’re lighter than their predecessors, they still feel a little clunky after extended wear. Follow ZDNET:Add us as a preferred sourceon Google. These days, good sound isn’t that hard…
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Nintendo is suing the US government over Trumps tariffs
Nintendo of America is suing the US government, including the Department of Treasury, Department of Homeland Security and US Customs and Border Protection, over its tariff policy, Aftermath reports. The video game giant already raised prices on the Nintendo Switch in August 2025 in response to “market conditions,” but has so far left the price…
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Dell XPS 14 (2026) review: A beautiful laptop that excels at almost everything… except typing
There is so much to love about Dell’s new XPS 14, it’s hard for me to discuss it without sounding like a total fanboy. Its new design makes it incredibly thin and light. And Intel’s Panther Lake chips give it a ton of power, even when it comes to games. After reviving the XPS brand…
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Ex-Michigan head coach Moore reaches plea deal
Dan WetzelMar 6, 2026, 02:44 PM ET Close Dan Wetzel is a senior writer focused on investigative reporting, news analysis and feature storytelling. Multiple Authors Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore agreed to a deal Friday that resulted in him pleading no contest on two new misdemeanor charges in exchange for the dropping of a…
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UNC's Wilson (thumb surgery) done for season
North Carolina freshman standout Caleb Wilson will miss the remainder of the season after breaking his right thumb during practice Thursday while dunking the basketball, the school announced Friday. Sources told ESPN that Wilson has already had surgery and is expected to be cleared during the NBA predraft process, where he will compete to be…
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Zeno raises $25M to speed up production of its battery-swap motorbikes | TechCrunch
The EV transition might have hit a hurdle in the U.S., but it’s not slowing down in East Africa, where several startups are vying for a piece of the burgeoning electric motorbike market. Zeno is one of those companies, and this week it announced a $25 million Series A to expand its app-controlled battery-swap network…
