Ukraine’s Unexpected $27 Billion Budget Gap Rattles Europe
An unexpected request from President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a stark reminder that the cost of the war will rise, challenging Europe.
Pakistani celebrities embrace AI ‘80s trend as fans question deepfake risks
Viral trend has prompted questions over consent, privacy and risks of feeding personal images into AI platforms Social media was taken over by AI this week as people around the world, including Pakistani celebrities, turned to ChatGPT to imagine what they might have looked like in the 1980s. While the trend quickly went viral, it … Read more
Pakistan reach Junior Asia Cup quarters
Pakistan secured a place in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 after holding Kazakhstan to a 1-1 draw in their Challenger Pool match. The two sides produced an evenly contested encounter, with Kazakhstan making the stronger start and taking the lead in the opening quarter. Kazakhstan’s Aman Geldy Zhansaya put her side … Read more
AJK rejects JAAC’s strike call, as markets, business centres remain open
Widespread continuation of economic activity underscores the limited response to the strike call A man sits pensively along a roadside in Muzaffarabad as the city settles back into its rhythm following the end of demonstrations. Photo: AFP MUZAFFRABAD: The people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Wednesday rejected a strike call issued by the … Read more
Should You Get a DEXA Scan at Menopause? What to Know About Bone Density Tests.
Some doctors and influencers say women shouldn’t wait until their 60s for a DEXA scan. Here’s what to consider before getting one.
Why This Small Dutch Town Is Teaching ‘Adolescence’ in School
The Netflix series is seen as a way to kindle debate about gender roles and to confront online bullying.
‘They’re playing with our lives’: AI researcher quits Anthropic
Says AI companies racing straight to self-improving superintelligence; Evan Hubinger says Anthropic lacks clear plan Jacob Coxon leaves the AI industry after working on pretraining AI models at Anthropic. AFP An artificial intelligence researcher who left OpenAI to join Anthropic has decided to leave the industry, accusing both US companies of “playing with our lives” … Read more
Escalating Boat Strikes Campaign, U.S. Targets ‘Refueling’ Vessels
U.S. military officials in the past two weeks have sunk six large fishing vessels accused of providing fuel to fast boats carrying drugs from South America.
Shelton stuns Alcaraz in US Open quarter-final
Ben Shelton stunned holder Carlos Alcaraz in an epic US Open quarter-final. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Ben Shelton stunned holder Carlos Alcaraz in an epic US Open quarter-final that ended at 3:34 am Wednesday, breaking the record for the latest finish in Flushing Meadows history. The big-hitting Shelton won 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 … Read more
Inam leaves key posts amid doping
Pakistan’s seasoned wrestler and Pakistan Wrestling Federation (PWF) secretary Mohammad Inam Butt finds himself in hot water over doping scandal. Photo: AFP LAHORE: Pakistan’s ace-wrestler and administrator Muhammad Inam Butt has voluntarily stepped down from his positions as Pakistan Wrestling Federation (PWF) secretary and chairman Pakistan Olympic Association’s (POA) Athletes Commission due to pending decision … Read more