Google and Character.AI to Settle Lawsuit Over Teenager’s Death
The settlement came in the case of a 14-year-old in Florida who had killed himself after developing a relationship with an A.I. chatbot.
Month: January 2026
BoI to register US-Pak Business Alliance
[ Federal Minister for Investment and Board of Investment (BOI) Chairman Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BoI) will formally register the US-Pakistan Business Alliance (USPBA) to ensure institutional coordination and facilitation, Federal Minister for BoI Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh announced on Wednesday while addressing the launch ceremony of the alliance’s Pakistan Chapter in … Read more
What Are ‘Ghost Fleet’ Ships?
Also known as “dark fleet” or “shadow fleet” ships, the vessels use murky tactics to transport oil in violation of sanctions.
The Icebreaker Araon Reaches the Thwaites Glacier
After a 12-day crossing, and a hard slog through sea ice, the field work on this Antarctic expedition is ready to start.
Police arrest employee over illegal parking fees
. KARACHI: Preedy Police have registered a case and arrested an employee for collecting illegal parking fees at the Cantonment Charge Parking, following a viral video that sparked public outrage. The video showed the employee demanding Rs50 from a biker. The footage also captured a heated exchange between the employee and the citizen. Following the … Read more
A Close Call for U.S. Commandos and an Emboldened Trump
As a damaged U.S. helicopter struggled to stay aloft over Venezuela’s capital, the success of the entire operation hung in the balance.
Trump Says He Wants Congress to Stop Wall St. From Buying Single-Family Houses
[The president said he wanted Congress to stop big investors from buying the houses, which has driven up rents and set obstacles for first-time buyers in some markets.
Senate Republicans Push Back on Trump’s Aspirations to Seize Greenland
Opposition was stacking up to the United States buying the semiautonomous island or taking it by force.
Two fugitives brought back from KSA
. A file photo of Islamabad International Airport. PHOTO: AFP ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency’s Interpol (NCB) wing has successfully extradited two wanted suspects involved in murder and attempted murder cases, bringing them back to Pakistan from Saudi Arabia. An FIA official said on Wednesday that the arrested suspects include Muhammad Ishaq and Irfan Ali, both … Read more
All Eyes on the U.S. in 2026
Our reporters in Washington tell us what they’re watching from the Trump administration.