Senate Confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as C.D.C. Director
Dr. Schwartz, a deputy surgeon general in the first Trump administration, has publicly supported childhood vaccines.
Google Names Demis Hassabis to New AI Role in a Leadership Shake-up
Minutes after four top researchers said they were leaving, Google said that Demis Hassabis, the Nobel-winning scientist who led the company’s A.I. lab, was stepping into a new job.
Veteran Indian actor Pradeep Rawat dies at 74 after cancer battle
‘Lagaan’ and ‘Ghajini’ actor was remembered by colleagues and fans for his memorable performances and humble nature Veteran Indian actor Pradeep Rawat died on Tuesday evening in Mumbai after a prolonged battle with blood cancer. He was 74. According to Gulf News, Rawat’s manager confirmed the news to Indian media. He said the veteran actor … Read more
Spinners, Shafique star as Pakistan down West Indies to level series
Abdullah Shafique and spinners played a key role in the visitors’ much-needed win Pakistan wrapped up an emphatic eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test on Wednesday, with Abdullah Shafique and captain Babar Azam guiding the visitors to a comfortable chase of 75 runs to level the two-match series 1-1 in Trinidad. … Read more
Meta apologises to India for restricting PM Modi’s post
Meta said the post had been blocked inadvertently because of an operational error People are seen behind a logo of Meta Platforms, during a conference in Mumbai, India, September 20, 2023—REUTERS Meta Platforms’ Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan on Wednesday apologised to India’s information technology minister for briefly restricting a post by Prime Minister … Read more
Iran Says It Is Nearing Final Agreement With Oman on Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman are close to finalizing an agreement on an acceptable route for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said, according to state media reports on Wednesday. The two countries, which sit on opposite sides of the strategic waterway, have been in talks to find a formula to … Read more
Madiha Imam recalls Turkey scam that nearly landed her in legal trouble
Actor says she unknowingly used counterfeit currency & stranger’s kindness helped avert a frightening misunderstanding Actor Madiha Imam has recalled a frightening incident during a trip to Turkey, revealing that she nearly landed in legal trouble after unknowingly using counterfeit currency to pay for a fruit platter. Speaking on actor Faysal Quraishi’s podcast, Imam described … Read more
Viral visual of Indian High Commission official attending JAAC rally in London is doctored
Several X users, including pro-military accounts and journalists, have been sharing an image since August 3, 2026, claiming it shows an official of the Indian High Commission in London attending a rally organised by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and that it was evidence of the Indian backing of the unrest that has gripped … Read more
Four Top Google A.I. Researchers Form New Start-Up
Jeff Dean, who for years was one of Google’s most important executives, is leading the new artificial intelligence company with the backing of Google.
China to tighten export controls on drone-related dual-use items to US for ‘national security’
Exports of drones, key components, related technologies ‘shall be subject to case-by-case strict review’ A drone photograph shows the international container terminal at Yantai Port in Shandong province, China, on July 14, 2026. Photo: Xinhua China on Wednesday said it would tighten export controls on drone-related dual-use items bound for the United States, citing “national … Read more