Amazon axes 16,000 jobs as it pushes AI and efficiency

The latest cuts mark the second major round of layoffs in three months after Amazon pared 14,000 jobs in October An Amazon employee delivers packages in downtown San Francisco, California, US on January 26. Photo: Reuters Amazon (AMZN.O), opens new tab confirmed 16,000 corporate job cuts on Wednesday, completing a plan for around 30,000 since October, while leaving ​open … Read more

Pakistan name squad for Pro Hockey League

Pakistan hockey team players celebrate after scoring during their emphatic 7-2 win over Malaysia in the Sultan of Johor Cup match held in Johor Bahru on Saturday. Photo: X ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced the national squad for the Pro Hockey League and the World Cup Qualifying round. The national contingent consists … Read more

Explainer-what to know about Nipah virus?

There are currently no approved vaccines or treatments, although a number of candidates are undergoing testing Two cases of the deadly Nipah virus in India have prompted authorities in Thailand and Malaysia to step up airport screening to prevent the spread of the infection.  Pakistan also subsequently ordered strict and enhanced health surveillance at all entry points following … Read more

Champion Sinner extends Shelton stranglehold

MELBOURNE: Defending champion Jannik Sinner scorched American eighth seed Ben Shelton 6-3 6-4 6-4 and moved into the Australian Open semi-finals, setting up a blockbuster showdown with 10-times winner Novak Djokovic. The second seed, who is firmly on course for his third title at Melbourne Park in as many years, tightened his vice-like grip on … Read more