Why Trump’s Abraham Accords Have Not Meant Mideast Peace
The 2020 agreements addressed diplomacy and commerce, not conflicts or the Palestinians. Predictions that the deals would produce regional peace were baseless, analysts say.
Gold dips slightly, rupee inches up
[ Listen to article KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan fell on Tuesday, mirroring a downturn in the international market as investors reacted cautiously to fresh US inflation data and awaited clarity on potential trade tariffs. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold declined by Rs700 per tola, settling at Rs359,000. … Read more
What to Know About the Fighting in Southern Syria
Druse militiamen have been fighting with Bedouins in the Sweida Province, and Syrian government forces and the Israeli military are getting involved.
Stanford study warns AI chatbots fall short on mental health support
Listen to article AI chatbots like ChatGPT are being widely used for mental health support, but a new Stanford-led study warns that these tools often fail to meet basic therapeutic standards and could put vulnerable users at risk. The research, presented at June’s ACM Conference on Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency, found that popular AI models—including OpenAI’s GPT-4o—can … Read more
Debris From SpaceX Explosion, Landing in Mexico, Draws Investigation
Mexican environmental activists say detritus raining down from Elon Musk’s rocket company has caused die-offs of marine life.
Life Expectancy in California Has Not Rebounded After Covid
The state’s life expectancy was lower in 2024 than in 2019, according to an analysis, but primarily as a result of causes of death other than Covid.
“The Nine Jewelled Deer,” a New Opera, Has Nothing to Do With Antlers
Artists from different cultural traditions adapted an ancient tale to explore how to respond to betrayal and exploitation.
Mamdani Says He Will ‘Discourage’ the Term ‘Globalize the Intifada’
[Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee in the race for mayor of New York City, moved to distance himself from comments that sparked outrage during the primary.
Haris Rauf out of MLC 2025, doubtful for Bangladesh series
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been ruled out of the remainder of the USA’s Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 due to a hamstring injury, his franchise San Francisco Unicorns confirmed on Monday. The team stated that Rauf sustained the injury during the ongoing tournament and will be unable to feature in the remaining fixtures. … Read more
UK removes Pakistan from air safety list, allows airlines to reapply for flights
Listen to article The United Kingdom has removed Pakistan from its Air Safety List, clearing the way for Pakistani airlines to apply for flight operations to the country, UK’s Air Safety Committee announced on Wednesday. Though Pakistani carriers can now apply to operate flights to the UK, each airline will still need to secure the necessary permits … Read more