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TOKYO: When OpenAI released its new video generation model Sora 2 last week, users delighted in creating hyper-realistic clips inspired by real cartoons and video games, from South Park to Pokemon. But the US tech giant is giving more power to the companies that hold the copyright for such characters to put a stop to … Read more
PARIS: England and Portugal are in pole position to win their respective 2026 World Cup qualifying groups with two games to spare, with several other European nations also hoping to secure berths at the finals in the upcoming matches. Norway may also be only one victory away from reaching the tournament for the first time … Read more
PARIS: Solar and wind farms generated more electricity than coal for the first time on record this year, but US and Chinese policy shifts are slowing growth, putting a global 2030 target out of reach, reports said on Tuesday. The surge in renewable use marks a milestone in efforts to turn away from fossil fuels, … Read more
While this may be a good time to take advantage of the public’s attention, it’s also a time when teachers increasingly fear repercussions for offending students.
GENEVA: AI-related goods and a surge in exports to the United States to beat President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes boosted global merchandise trade growth this year, the World Trade Organization said Tuesday. However, the picture is bleaker for 2026, the WTO warned, as the impact of those tariffs kicks in. The WTO raised its forecast … Read more
In a potent fusion of heavy metal and political conscience, Pakistani band Naqaabposh released a new song on Monday titled ‘Qabza’, a dedicated tribute to the people and resistance of Gaza on the eve of second anniversary of Israel’s assault on the Palestinian enclave. The release serves as a powerful artistic intervention into a global … Read more
LONDON: Melchie Dumornay scored twice as Lyon got revenge on Arsenal to open their Women’s Champions League campaign with a 2-1 victory in London, while Barcelona thrashed Bayern Munich 7-1 on Tuesday. Arsenal came back from losing the first leg at home to beat the French giants 4-1 away in their semi-final tie last season … Read more
UNITED NATIONS: Highlighting in the UN Security Council the suffering of women under foreign occupation, especially in Palestine and Kashmir, Pakistan has called for guaranteeing the protection of women under international law and ensuring accountability. The 15-member Council met on Monday for their annual open debate on the women, peace and security agenda just ahead … Read more
As China struggles with economic discontent, internet censors are silencing those who voice doubts about work, marriage, or simply sigh too loudly online.
[ KARACHI: The transport sector has emerged as the second-largest source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Pakistan, trailing only behind energy and power generation, according to a new report jointly released by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the Indus Consortium. The study warns that despite policy ambitions to … Read more