Terror uptick

In a renewed phase of encounters, at least 45 terrorist were killed as 19 soldiers embraced martyrdom in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Three intelligence-based operations conducted between September 10 and 13 in various parts of the restive province also brought to the fore the ugly reality that Afghan nationals are involved in terror activities. Coupled with them are … Read more

Defending champion Richardson struggles into 100m world final

TOKYO: Defending champion Sha’Carri Richardson scraped into the 100 metres final at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, qualifying as one of the two fastest losers. The 25-year-old American rose from one of the two trackside seats reserved for the fastest losers, having sat through the other two semi-finals, and did an impression of aiming … Read more

Engineers unveil light-based chip that boosts AI efficiency up to 100-fold

A new generation of computer chip powered by light rather than electricity could revolutionise artificial intelligence, researchers say. A team of engineers in the United States has developed a prototype device capable of making AI calculations between 10 and 100 times more energy-efficient than today’s best chips. The breakthrough centres on one of the most … Read more

Spain PM ‘proud’ of pro-Palestinian protests at Vuelta

MADRID: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Sunday said pro-Palestinian protests that have rocked the Vuelta a Espana filled him with “pride” as large demonstrations await the race’s final stage in Madrid The protests, which have targeted the Israel-Premier Tech team over the devastating war in Gaza, have disrupted several stages of one of cycling’s … Read more