A.I. Dating Apps Complicate China’s Efforts to Boost Birthrate
As China grapples with a shrinking population and historically low birthrate, people are finding romance with chatbots instead.
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North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Hints at Improving U.S. Relations — With Caveats
The North Korean leader said that his country can get along well with the United States as long as Washington accepts it as a nuclear weapons state.
Enrique calls PSG to raise their game
Luis Enrique’s PSG have won nine of their last 10 games in Ligue 1 but lead Lens by just two points in the standings Photo: AFP PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique admitted that his side still had considerable room for improvement after they edged past Monaco in the Champions League on Wednesday to set … Read more
What’s the state of Trump’s tariffs?
US President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court’s ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in Washington, DC, US, February 20, 2026.PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump’s push to reimpose tariffs after his Supreme Court setback has raised questions about his trade … Read more
President Emmanuel Macron’s Cultural Legacy At Risk After Louvre Chief Resigns
President Emmanuel Macron has championed a refurbishment of the museum, but the fallout from a sensational heist has put his plans at risk.
Formal nod for $2b rollover awaited
[ Rollover. Design: Mohsin Alam ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Wednesday that it was in communication with the United Arab Emirates and that there was no issue in the rollover of a $2 billion debt, but did not confirm whether the Gulf nation had formally conveyed its decision to further extend the repayment period. “We are … Read more
NZ mayor swims to ease sewage fears
. NZ mayor. Photo: AFP WELLINGTON: The mayor of New Zealand’s capital city took an afternoon dip on Wednesday hoping to assuage public fears after a breakdown at a local wastewater treatment plant pumped raw sewage into the ocean and sprayed faecal matter on coastal homes. Millions of litres of raw sewage have flown into … Read more
Govt eyes $2.5b in mobile exports
[ Expects exports of 22m units over 7 years, plans shift to full-scale manufacturing ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has set mobile and IT equipment export target at $2.5 billion by switching from gadget assembly to manufacturing by 2033 under the new device and electronics manufacturing policy. To meet the goal, the government expects export of 21.6 million … Read more
Vinicius seals Real Champions League progress
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr celebrates after scoring the fourth goal during the match against Real Sociedad. Photo: AFP MADRID: Vinicius Junior sealed Real Madrid’s progress to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with the clincher against Benfica as holders Paris Saint-Germain edged out 10-man Ligue 1 rivals Monaco. Italian giants Juventus almost pulled off … Read more
Last-gasp penalty sends Atalanta past Dortmund
Atalanta fans display a banner in the stands at New Balance Arena. Photo: REUTERS BERGAMO, ITALY: Lazar Samardzic smashed home a stoppage-time penalty to complete a dramatic 4-1 victory for Atalanta over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, sending the Italian side into the Champions League’s last 16 with a comeback 4-3 aggregate triumph. Dortmund’s Ramy Bensebaini … Read more