06 April 2026

Iran and the IAEA have completely parted ways

Russia is evacuating personnel from the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran. On the eve of the move, Rosatom chief Alexey Likhachev said the process would continue as soon as the necessary conditions are in place. Employees evacuated on April 5 are already on the territory of Armenia. According to Likhachev, Rosatom has plans A, B, and C regarding Bushehr, but everything depends on the circumstances.
Gela Vasadze: Baku-Tbilisi axis central to regional strategy - INTERVIEW

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s visit to Georgia underscores the strategic depth of Baku–Tbilisi ties, anchored in energy, transit and regional security. As geopolitical tensions rise, both countries are strengthening coordination to protect critical infrastructure and advance the Middle Corridor. The visit signals a shared commitment to stability and pragmatic cooperation, while also highlighting their growing role in shaping a green energy corridor linking the South Caucasus with European markets.
Google quietly launched an AI dictation app that works offline

Google on Monday quietly released an offline-first dictation app called “Google AI Edge Eloquent” on iOS to take on the likes of Wispr Flow, SuperWhisper, Willow, and others.
OpenAI unveils vague vision for superintelligence-based society

OpenAI states that the rise of superintelligence—AI models capable of outperforming humans—will be as disruptive as the Industrial Revolution and will necessitate the creation of a new social contract.
Iran responds to U.S. proposals: No ceasefire, but permanent end to conflict

Iran has rejected a U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire, instead insisting that any agreement must lead to a permanent end to the conflict, according to state media and officials.
Trump backs Steve Hilton, ex-UK aide, for California governor

US President Donald Trump has endorsed a former top adviser to ex-British PM David Cameron for governor of California, adding unpredictability to an already uncertain race in the predominantly Democratic state.
IDF targets major IRGC sites in airstrikes

The Israeli Air Force has conducted "intensive strikes" in the past day targeting key infrastructure belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Tehran, according to the Israeli military.
Meta set to launch new open-source AI models

Tech giant Meta Platforms is preparing to launch a new set of AI models developed under Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang, according to a report from Axios.
Apple plans Supreme Court appeal in Epic Games App Store battle — again

Apple is preparing to take its App Store fight with Epic Games back to the Supreme Court. In a new filing, the iPhone maker said it plans to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review another aspect of this long-running case over App Store fees.
Iran threatens ‘Stargate’ AI data centers

Iran has warned of further attacks on data centers across the Middle East in response to ongoing threats and air strikes from the United States.