Trump Hosts ‘Super Intelligence Luncheon’ With Top Tech And AI Leaders
At a high-profile “Super Intelligence Luncheon” in Washington, President Donald Trump brought together senior government officials and leading technology, AI, semiconductor, cybersecurity and investment executives, highlighting the administration’s focus on advanced AI and technology policy. The gathering included Vice President J.D. Vance and officials such as Mike Johnson, Susie Wiles, Howard Lutnick and Michael Kratsios, alongside tech leaders including NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella, Jeff Bezos, Lisa Su and others. The seating arrangement placed several prominent technology leaders close to Trump, while discussions focused on AI development, regulation, national security and the technology industry’s role in supporting local communities. READ MORE
British-Indian Chess Prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan Becomes Youngest Woman Grandmaster
British-Indian chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has made history at just 11 by becoming the youngest Woman Grandmaster in chess history after a remarkable performance for England at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Playing all 11 rounds on the top board and scoring eight points, Bodhana secured the final norm needed for the WGM title, while also earning her second International Master norm. Having taught herself chess during the COVID-19 lockdown, the London-based schoolgirl has rapidly broken records and says she hopes to continue making history while balancing chess, school and travel. READ MORE
Trump Launches America.gov AI Government Hub
President Donald Trump launched America.gov, an AI-powered platform designed to give Americans a single digital gateway to federal government information and services. The website allows users to ask questions in plain language, access answers sourced from official government websites, and use basic searches without creating an account, with support for English, Spanish and French. Trump said the platform is intended to simplify access to government services, with future plans for functions such as passport renewal and Medicare enrollment, while emphasizing privacy and security. READ MORE
Nepal Battles Floods, Landslides As 27 Die In Rain Disasters
At least 27 people have died and four remain missing after heavy rains triggered floods and landslides across Nepal since September 24, officials said. More than 1,000 families have been affected, with hundreds of homes and bridges damaged, while authorities recorded over 500 rain-related incidents and moved around 2,000 people to safer areas. Rescue teams have used helicopters to evacuate stranded residents, while water levels in major rivers began falling from September 28. The latest disasters come as Nepal continues to recover from devastating floods last month. READ MORE
