A Dissident Escapes China by Rubber Boat and Lands in South Korea
Dong Guangping, 68, fled China at least three other times but was always sent back. His friends hope things might be different this time.
Month: May 2026
Arsalan Naseer calls out trend of showing off, displaying wealth on Eidul Azha
Actor says ‘many will sacrifice an animal, but only a few will sacrifice their pride’ Actor Arsalan Naseer took to his social media to criticise the growing trend of showing off wealth on Eidul Azha, calling out people displaying larger sacrificial goats as a status symbol — a comment that drew mixed reactions online. Naseer … Read more
Scotland seek history on World Cup return
LONDON: Scotland return to the global stage at a first World Cup for 28 years determined not to just make up the numbers as Steve Clarke’s side aim to finally end generations of group-stage heartbreak. In 12 previous attempts at major tournaments Scotland have fallen short of making the knockout stages.However, the new format at … Read more
Football unites nations at world football day event in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Football Federation XI produced an impressive performance to defeat United Nations (UN) XI 3-1 in a vibrant exhibition match held to celebrate World Football Day at the Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad. The event which organised by Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) brought together diplomats, football personalities, and international representatives to promote the message of peace, … Read more
OpenRouter, an Exchange for A.I. Models, Raises $113 Million
[An investment arm of Alphabet is backing OpenRouter, which helps companies choose among hundreds of models for different software tasks.
BP Ousts Chairman, Citing ‘Serious Concerns’ Over Conduct
The British oil group said that Albert Manifold had been removed, after concerns were raised “related to important governance standards, oversight and conduct.”
The Vatican Takes on Silicon Valley With an A.I. Warning
[Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical on artificial intelligence puts technology giants on notice. But will it slow down the A.I. race?
To Understand Pope Leo’s Efforts on A.I., Look at the Man 3 Seats Away
The co-founder of a prominent A.I. company was nearby as the pope implored A.I. leaders to slow down and consider the technology’s possible perils.
Salman Khan’s Instagram goes dark for 30 minutes, concerns fans
On Monday, Indian actor Salman Khan left fans worried and confused when his Instagram account was found unavailable. The account disappearance fueled the rumour mill, leading fans to speculate whether the account had been hacked, disabled, or quietly deactivated. However, Khan’s profile was reinstated after 30 minutes, shutting down the wave of rumours. The Tiger Zinda Hai actor has … Read more
Sinner, Gauff eyeing fast French Open starts
Jannik Sinner is the overwhelming favourite in the men’s draw in the absence of injured rival Carlos Alcaraz. Photo: AFP LONDON: Jannik Sinner will start his first bid to complete the career Grand Slam at Roland Garros on Tuesday, with Coco Gauff getting her French Open title defence under way. World number one Sinner is … Read more