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Gianni Infantino was first elected FIFA president in 2016. Photo: AFP PARIS: FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Monday suggested a “consultation” with the member federations to reform the world football governing body’s decision-making processes, in a letter addressed to the 211 member associations, and seen by AFP. “I will propose that the Council establish a … Read more
Meta glasses face privacy lawsuits, venue bans as rivals push camera-free designs Meta smart glasses on display during the Meta annual Connect conference at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, US, September 16, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS Companies betting AI devices will usher in a post-smartphone era are fueling privacy fears around the globe that … Read more
[ Google, Meta envision future in which shoppers can ask AI agents to select products, make purchases Bank of America’s logo adorns the facade of its office in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, September 8, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Using AI agents for online shopping could increase the risk of scams, fraud and data-privacy breaches, banks including … Read more
The Jordanian monarch will most likely base his speech on the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank and other Palestinian issues.
[Investors anticipated that a damaged Saudi Arabian pipeline may be close to reopening, allowing more oil from the region to reach world markets.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham of Britain faces his most high-stakes meeting since taking office, looking to build a rapport with President Trump.
The online delivery company agreed to give pay relief to workers and to accept monitoring of its methods after it underpaid — or didn’t pay — 264,000 workers.
Deal includes board to protect CNN’s editorial independence, requires $300m more in annual spending on film production Paramount has reached a settlement with a group of US states that clears the way for its takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, officials announced Monday, creating a Hollywood empire spanning television, news and cinema. Paramount, which is run … Read more
Pakistan had a disappointing start in boxing when their promising fighter Sumama Rahman lost his first fight of the 55 kilogramme weight category to Tajikistan’s Miraj Sufijonov at the 20th Asian Games boxing event at the Nishio Gymnasium on Tuesday. Lahore-born Sumama fought well against a better boxer before losing 5-0. “He could have won … Read more
England fast bowler Mark Wood announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday, saying he had "lost the battle" after a career repeatedly disrupted by injuries. The 36-year-old, one of the quickest bowlers to play for England, took 253 wickets in 146 international matches across all formats, including 119 wickets at 30.79 in his 38 … Read more