China’s Top Spy Chief Warns A.I. Is a Threat to Party Rule
Even as Beijing urges the United States not to hype the dangers of A.I., its own spy chief is framing the technology as a threat to the Communist Party’s security.
Mamya Shajaffar discusses scrutiny over women’s clothing in Pakistan’s entertainment industry
Actor recalls Berlin red carpet where public scrutiny centred on her outfit rather than work Actor Mamya Shajaffar opened up in an interview with BBC Urdu regarding the scrutiny women in Pakistan’s entertainment industry faced over their clothing, describing how quickly public judgment over what a woman wore could turn dangerous. “When what you have worn becomes … Read more
What to expect at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards
Television’s biggest US awards night returns with ‘The Pitt’, ‘Hacks’, ‘Widow’s Bay’ among leading contenders Hollywood’s television industry gathers Monday in Los Angeles for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, an annual ceremony that recognises the best of American television and often shapes what international audiences stream in the months that follow. Here is what to … Read more
Bond Market Rebukes Bessent by Sending Borrowing Costs Ever Higher
[The Treasury secretary dared “Bloomberg terminal bros” to bet against him and they did.
Modi Served World Leaders a Meatless Meal, and His Critics Pounced
Opposition politicians said a vegetarian dinner served at a diplomatic summit misrepresented India’s culinary heritage. A minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government rejected the criticism.
Inside Moscow’s High-Tech Surveillance Turn
From facial-recognition payments at checkout to autonomous delivery robots on the sidewalks, Moscow is rapidly transforming into a high-tech city. But this seamless convenience comes at a cost: an expanding web of citizen surveillance. Our reporter Ivan Nechepurenko reports from Moscow.
Trump says US has tools to keep AI safe, concerns are part of ‘sick conspiracy’
US AI concerns grew after Anthropic researchers warned rapid advances could lead to human extinction US President Donald Trump looks on, at Shannon Airport in Ireland, September 13, 2026. REUTERS President Donald Trump said on Monday that the US already has guardrails in place to regulate and prosecute AI companies, appearing to play down concerns … Read more
Paris cheers the power of Celine Dion
Singer returns to the stage after six years, moving fans as she battles stiff person syndrome Canadian singer Celine Dion performs on stage at the Plenitude Arena in the La Defense district of Nanterre, near Paris, France, September 12, 2026. PHOTO: Reuters Celine Dion made an emotional return to the stage after a six-year absence … Read more
Mann confirms Pakistan hockey participation
Pakistan’s participation in the Asian Champions Trophy remains subject to government approval Pakistan hockey team players celebrate after scoring during their emphatic 7-2 win over Malaysia in the Sultan of Johor Cup match held in Johor Bahru on Saturday. Photo: X LAHORE: Pakistan’s hockey team is set to face arch-rivals India at the Asian Champions … Read more
Is it possible to slow down the development of AI?
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for a coordinated AI slowdown, gaining support from Altman, Musk and Hassabis In recent months, OpenAI and Anthropic have reported several incidents in which AI systems spontaneously broke out of their confined environments to access the internet and attack websites and platforms. PHOTO: AFP: Top AI executives say they want … Read more