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The University of Cambridge in the UK and Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad, have signed a historic memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote collaboration in Materials Science and Emerging Technologies, a move aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s research capacity and international academic partnerships. The agreement, signed in London, will support the launch of a Rs3.5 billion joint … Read more
Pyongyang slams Washington, Seoul for their ‘hostile’ stance as tensions rise in Korean peninsula North Korea’s Defence Minister No Kwang Chol has threatened to take “more offensive action” as he condemned the United States’ security talks with South Korea on Saturday. North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast on … Read more
[ In 2006-07, a 1 percent withholding tax was imposed on commercial imports of gold in the country. Photo: Express News After a two-day break, gold prices fell in both international and local bullion markets on Saturday. In the international market, the price of gold declined by $6 per ounce to $4,001. Following the global … Read more
Brussels weighing one-year grace period, softer enforcement after lobbying by major tech firms, Trump administration Words reading “Artificial intelligence AI”, miniature of robot and toy hand are pictured in this illustration taken December 14, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS The European Commission is considering pushing back parts of the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act after sustained pressure from … Read more
A pitch-black cave in the Balkans is home to what researchers say is a singular work of cooperation by two usually-hostile species of spider.
[ new video loaded: How the Government Shutdown Is Affecting Air Travel Niraj Chokshi, our reporter covering transportation, describes where and how flights are being cut in the government shutdown. By Niraj Chokshi, Karen Hanley, Leila Medina and James Surdam November 8, 2025
The humanoid creature has been on the big screen since 1987. With “Predator: Badlands” in theaters, here’s the back story on the franchise.
OpenAI accused of negligence, wrongful death, as ChatGPT model allegedly causes addiction, depression, suicides OpenAI has grown rapidly to more than 800 million people using its services weekly since its 2022 launch. PHOTO: REUTERS OpenAI is facing seven lawsuits in California state courts alleging that its artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT, contributed to suicides and cases … Read more
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in two cases involving provinces using a clause to pass laws that violate the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
[Frustration with cancellations and concerns about air traffic control are driving passengers away from flying and casting a shadow over Thanksgiving plans.
