The Crime Involved Trash Bags. But It Wasn’t a Mob Caper.
Prosecutors say a city official on Jeju Island in South Korea stole more than $400,000 by pocketing the sale of government-issued trash bags that cost as little as 7 cents each.
Month: December 2025
OpenAI launches GPT‑5.2 AI model with enhanced capabilities
OpenAI has grown rapidly to more than 800 million people using its services weekly since its 2022 launch. PHOTO: REUTERS OpenAI on Thursday launched its GPT-5.2 artificial intelligence model, after CEO Sam Altman reportedly issued an internal “code red” in early December pausing non‑core projects and redirecting teams to accelerate development in response to Google’s … Read more
How not to make a comeback film
PUBLISHED December 07, 2025 A good film is as vital to Pakistani cinema as a bad one, because one bad film spells doom for the upcoming good ones. Sadly, Neelofar was marketed as a great film that would save Pakistani cinema and bring families back to theatres, but instead ended up damaging the reputations of … Read more
Spirited Pakistan fall short against Argentina
Pakistan delivered one of their most spirited performances of the season but narrowly missed out on points, falling 3–2 to hosts Argentina in their FIH Pro League fixture at the Santiago del Estero Hockey Club on Thursday.In a thrilling contest that ebbed and flowed throughout, Argentina built on their shoot-out victory over the Netherlands the … Read more
Pakistan U19 thrash Malaysia in Asia Cup
Centuries by Ahmed Hussain and Sameer Minhas led Pakistan U19 to a dominant start to their ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 campaign, registering a comprehensive 297-run victory over Malaysia at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai on Friday. Seven players – Ali Hassan Baloch, Daniyal Ali Khan, Hamza Zahoor, Huzaifa Ahsan, Mohammad Sayyam, Niqab Shafiq … Read more
Gold prices in Pakistan Today
[ Gold prices surged to new all-time highs, driven by a sharp rally in the international market that pushed domestic rates to unprecedented levels. In global trading, spot gold rose 1.2% to $4,332.25 per ounce by 1136 GMT, its highest level since October 21. The international surge immediately fed into the local bullion market. Read: Gold … Read more
With Dreadlocks and Yoga, Oslo’s Bishop Practices an Atypical Evangelism
Sunniva Gylver, the new Lutheran bishop of Norway’s largest diocese, is having success attracting younger worshipers while preaching an ancient message centered on justice.
The Fine Art of Managing Christie’s
[As more people tune in for the “theater” of high-end auctions, Bonnie Brennan is trying to convert them into clients.
This Squid Is Playing Peekaboo at the Bottom of the Ocean
Perhaps it was hiding from predators. Or trying to catch food. Then again, maybe it just wanted to be left alone.
How to Handle Your In-Laws During the Holidays
Experts share tips for managing tricky family dynamics.