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Apple is paying out up to $95 to iPhone buyers in the United States after its much-publicised promise of a smarter, AI-powered Siri failed to materialise on schedule. Eligible US customers can now file claims for the payout, and coverage is walking them through the process as the company faces criticism over unfulfilled artificial intelligence features.

Ethiopia has taken delivery of the Chinese-made FK-2000, a mobile air defense system closely modeled on Russia's Pantsir. The development draws attention because Ethiopia already operates six Russian-supplied Pantsir-S1 units, raising questions about why it is adding a derivative of the same system. Reports suggest the United Arab Emirates may have acted as an intermediary in the deal, highlighting the growing role of Gulf states in African arms transfers.

Bank employees in India are preparing for a three-day strike, prompting widespread questions about whether salaries, UPI payments and ATM withdrawals will be disrupted. Commentator Ankit Avasthi has broken down the possible impact for customers, and the topic is drawing large attention online as people seek to know if banking services will halt and how to prepare for potential delays.