California’s Governor to Sign A.I. Order Aimed at Protecting Workers
Gov. Gavin Newsom will issue an executive order to explore an overhaul of labor policies to deal with potential mass job displacement from artificial intelligence.
Month: May 2026
Trump to Ease Restrictions on Climate ‘Super Pollutants’
The administration will delay a phase out of hydrofluorocarbons, potent planet-warming chemicals used in air-conditioning and refrigeration.
Iran’s Hormuz authority claims control of waters south of UAE port
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 21, 2026.PHOTO:West Asia News Agency via REUTERS Iran’s new body overseeing the Strait of Hormuz said its claimed area of control extends to Emirati waters, drawing a sharp rebuke from the Gulf neighbour. Traffic through Hormuz, a vital global shipping conduit, … Read more
An Artist Ponders Pond Scum, Humans and the Meaning of Life
Anicka Yi questions humans’ place in the world through work that focuses on some of the tiniest life-forms out there. At Storm King, muck-filled columns are her lab.
Pak-China friendship time-tested, unbreakable, says PM Shehbaz on 75th diplomatic relations anniversary
Premier highlights importance of bilateral cooperation with China in counter-terrorism, broader regional stability Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. SCREENGRAB Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that the friendship between Pakistan and China was “time-tested and unbreakable” as the two nations marked the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Speaking at an event marking … Read more
Trump, Netanyahu disagree on whether to resume attacking Iran in heated phone call: CNN
Ongoing negotiations frustrate Netanyahu, who has long pushed for an aggressive approach in dealing with Tehran US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greet each other at the Knesset, West Jerusalem, Israel, Oct, 13,2025.PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday in a conversation that … Read more
Trump to Ease Restrictions on Climate ‘Super Pollutants’
The administration will delay a phase out of hydrofluorocarbons, potent planet-warming chemicals used in air-conditioning and refrigeration.
Air France Flight to U.S. Is Diverted to Montreal Over Congolese Passenger Amid Ebola Fears
An Air France plane was sent to Montreal because a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo was on board. The U.S. has closed its borders to recent visitors to the African country.
Mamya Shajaffar details alleged workplace harassment in podcast with Iffat Omar
Actor also speaks about her mental health struggles, including living with lupus and identity challenges Actor Mamya Shajaffar appeared on Iffat Omar’s podcast Say It All, where she spoke about her personal struggles with self-identity, health challenges, and allegations of workplace harassment in the entertainment industry. During the conversation, Mamya described what she called her … Read more
Temperatures may soar to 50°C during Eid holidays, warns PMD
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday warned that a heatwave was likely to grip large parts of the country during the upcoming Eidul Azha holidays, with temperatures expected to rise significantly above normal in several regions. According to the Met Office, a high-pressure system was expected to form in the atmosphere on May … Read more