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China accuses US of ‘AI hegemonism’, threatens countermeasures over potential probes

China says US threatens AI firms over alleged model copying without factual or legal grounds Visitors stand near a sign of artificial intelligence at an AI robot booth at Security China, an exhibition on public safety and security, in Beijing, China June 7, 2023. REUTERS China’s commerce ministry on Monday accused the United States of … Read more

Pakistan, Qatar review security cooperation, explore new areas of collaboration

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Qatari counterpart exchange views on several issues of mutual interest Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meeting with Qatar’s Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Photo: X/ MOI_Qatar Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday reviewed cooperation in the security sector and discussed ways to further expand collaboration … Read more

Infantino slams World Cup critics

Gianni Infantino has lashed out against criticism of FIFA and his leadership. Photo: AFP LONDON: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at World Cup critics, claiming they were “spreading hate and false rumours” and arguing the tournament delivered “only joy and happiness”. In a long open letter published on Monday, Infantino urged detractors to “take a moment to reflect, … Read more

Majority of Americans see Iran war as tougher than expected: poll

Survey shows conflict sentiment remains unsettled, with 58% uncertain, 57% frustrated and 36% pessimistic A woman walks near a billboard depicting US President Donald Trump on a building in Tehran, Iran, July 27, 2026. Wana via Reuters A majority of Americans believe the ongoing war with Iran has proven more difficult than initially anticipated by … Read more

Howe uncertain about Guimaraes’ future

LONDON: Newcastle manager Eddie Howe admitted on Saturday he does not know if Bruno Guimaraes will stay with his club amid interest from Premier League champions Arsenal. Brazil midfielder Guimaraes is reportedly the subject of a £70 million ($93 million) offer from Arsenal. Guimaraes is currently on holiday after Brazil’s World Cup last 16 defeat … Read more

Laxman hails ‘very mature’ Sooryavanshi

HARARE: Stand-in coach VVS Laxman praised the growing maturity of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, after the 15-year-old’s 81 off 49 balls helped India complete a Twenty20 series sweep against Zimbabwe. Sooryavanshi’s second half-century in four days steered India to 192-5 before Zimbabwe were restricted to 157-7 to complete a 3-0 series win on Sunday. “Very mature. And that’s what I really appreciate … Read more

Govt to present recommendations in week to resolve issues of oil tanker association

[ Petroleum minister assures that govt’s foremost priority is to ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies, facilitate public Oil tankers are seen parked, following the protest by the All Pakistan Oil Tankers Owners Association, demanding the hike in fares, expansion of quota in onshore white pipeline transportation and permit to use old vehicles, in Karachi on September … Read more