Brad Lightcap, a Top OpenAI Executive, Steps Down
In OpenAI’s latest exit, Brad Lightcap, a longtime leader at the artificial intelligence company, said he was leaving to start a new venture.
Shahood Alvi’s remarks on women’s appearance spark debate over marriage roles
People argue husbands should contribute to household responsibilities instead of expecting their wives to manage home Actors Shahood Alvi, Laila Zuberi and Fahima Awan recently discussed marriage, household responsibilities and the expectations placed on husbands and wives, with Alvi’s remarks about women’s appearance and personal hygiene drawing criticism on social media. The actors appeared on … Read more
Ingebrigtsen delivers masterclass for seventh European athletics gold
BIRMINGHAM: Jakob Ingebrigtsen consolidated his place as the most successful male athlete in European history on Monday when he won the 5,000m in Birmingham for his seventh individual continental gold. The 25-year-old Norwegian timed 13min 15.29sec for victory ahead of Germany’s Florian Bremm in 13:15.60. France’s Etienne Daguinos took bronze (13:16.09). “I dreamt of this … Read more
US, Iran ‘close on some sort of arrangement’ on Hormuz: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif speaking to media. Screengrab Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday said that the United States and Iran were close to a deal over the Strait of Hormuz despite their hardened positions towards the lingering standoff. Pakistan has remained actively engaged with regional partners to defuse the crisis, even as the Strait … Read more
Trump Administration Kills Annual Arctic Report Card
[The top of the world is warming faster than any other region. For 20 years, the Arctic Report Card chronicled the extraordinary transformation.
China missile test deepens Pacific divide over growing militarisation
Test exposes limits of Pacific leaders’ ambition to make region ‘Ocean of Peace’ The headquarters for the Pacific Islands Forum in Suva, Fiji, August 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS China’s test of a nuclear-capable missile last month has exposed the limits of Pacific leaders’ ambition to make the region an “Ocean of Peace”, free from the crossfire of major-power rivalry. The July launch, China’s first known … Read more
Who are Iran’s new wartime security and military leaders?
New appointments span Iran’s security and military establishment, including SNSC, IRGC, army and navy Members of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy participate in an exercise in Abu Musa Island, in this picture obtained on August 2, 2023. IRGC/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo In a major reshuffle following the recent war … Read more
An Electric Motorcycle Revolution
With gas prices high, people in developing countries are lining up to buy battery-powered bikes. We took a spin around Lahore, Pakistan, on a small-but-mighty one.
Ducky Bhai says parents, not YouTubers, must monitor children’s online content
YouTuber defends his content, urges parents to take greater responsibility for children’s online habits Ducky Bhai spoke in a recent podcast on gentle parenting, his time in jail, and creator controversies. PHOTO: Screengrab YouTuber Saadur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, has criticised parents for blaming content creators for their children’s behaviour, arguing that … Read more
Swiatek dominates Shnaider to set up Toronto semi with Svitolina
Iga Swiatek cruised into the Toronto Masters semi-finals on Monday. Photo: AFP TORONTO: Former world number one Iga Swiatek cruised into the Toronto Masters semi-finals on Monday to set up a clash with Elina Svitolina who fought back from a set down to reach the last four. Poland’s Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam champion, took … Read more