Bus Collision in Syria Kills 35, Health Ministry Says
The accident occurred when a civilian bus collided with another carrying members of the Syrian security forces on a highway in the center of the country.
Chinese researchers develop programmable plant immunity system
New platform enables on-demand design of synthetic plant immune receptors for durable, broad-spectrum crop resistance The study, led by a team from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, was published online in the journal Science on July 24. PHOTO: PEXELS Chinese scientists have proposed a novel concept … Read more
UN chief Guterres arrives in Syrian capital on first visit since 2009
Antonio Guterres received by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani at Damascus International Airport United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks to delegates during a meeting on Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at UN headquarters in New York City, US, April 27, 2026. REUTERS UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived on Saturday in the Syrian capital of Damascus on the … Read more
Arjumand Rahim opens up about anxiety, depression after father’s death
Arjumand Rashid sat down for an interview with Vasay Chaudhry to speak on her health battles and career. PHOTO: Screengrab Actor Arjumand Rahim spoke candidly about her struggle with anxiety and depression following the sudden death of her father from cardiac arrest, highlighting the role of therapy and psychiatric care in her recovery. Arjumand, appearing … Read more
Youthful Bearman believes he can win
Oliver Bearman faces the media ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. Photo: AFP BUDAPEST: Oliver Bearman has made a spotty start to his Formula One career, but he told AFP he has “what it takes to become a world champion”, hopefully for Ferrari. At just 21, the Englishman started his second full season strongly for … Read more
Nvidia, Microsoft and other tech giants back open-source AI models
The letter fuels debate over harder-to-regulate open-source AI models versus closed systems from OpenAI and Anthropic NVIDIA logo and word “Artificial Intelligence” are seen in this illustration taken July 20, 2026. REUTERS Nvidia , Microsoft and other tech heavyweights made a public case to lawmakers on Friday in favor of open-source AI models, wading into a debate … Read more
Iran Journey Reveals Society’s Wartime Defiance and Hope
From the capital, Tehran, to the holy city of Mashhad, the Iran I saw was a nation of many layers: defiant but also weary, despairing but hopeful.
Live Updates: Hundreds of Thousands Flee as Fires Rage in Spain and France
Firefighters were racing to contain blazes that were moving closer to Madrid and Bordeaux.
Will Poulter on the TV Series That Reaffirmed His Faith in Humanity
“The show really has highlighted just so much kindness and brought so much understanding to the subject of autism,” the actor said.
Shaheen lodges complaint against LPL franchise
Shaheen Afridi’s Test selection in doubt. Photo: PCB KARACHI: Controversies continue in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) as Pakistan T20I captain Shaheen Afridi has lodged a complaint with the Anti-Corruption Unit after being “dropped” during a match. The upset Pakistani fast bowler was about to return home, but franchise officials and organizers apologized and persuaded … Read more