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Ukrainian army carries out 15 drone attacks on Russia’s Kursk Region in past day
According to the regional governor Alexander Khinshtein, three civilians, including a child, suffered injuries in the town of Lgov
First lithium battery manufacturing plant set to open in Karachi
KARACHI: Pakistan’s first national lithium-ion battery manufacturing policy for 2026–31 is nearing approval, while the country’s first lithium battery production plant is set to become operational in Karachi soon. According to industry sources, the Pakistan Solar Association (PSA) has assured the Engineering Development Board (EDB) that the facility will initially produce batteries for electric bikes, e-scooters, and electric vehicles (EVs). Chairing a stakeholders’ meeting, EDB Chief Executive...
Toyota joins hydrogen truck alliance push
For years, the conversation around clean transportation has leaned heavily toward batteries. Longer range, faster charging, more EVs on the road. That's been the story. So when Toyota Motor Corporation decided to team up with Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, it raised a fair question: Why double down on hydrogen now? The three companies plan to become equal partners in Cellcentric, a venture focused on fuel-cell systems for heavy-duty trucks and industrial vehicles. The goal is straightforward. Bu...
UK financial regulators rush to assess risks of Anthropic’s latest AI model: report
British financial regulators are holding urgent talks with the government's cybersecurity agency and major banks to assess risks posed by the ‌latest artificial intelligence model from Anthropic, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. Officials at the Bank of England (BoE), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and HM Treasury are in talks with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to examine potential vulnerabilities in critical IT systems highlighted by Anthropic’s lat...
‘Too powerful for the public’: Inside Anthropic’s bid to win the AI publicity war
The firm says it withheld an AI model on cybersecurity grounds but sceptics say this was hype to lure investmentThis week, the AI company Anthropic said it had created an AI model so powerful that, out of a sense of overwhelming responsibility, it was not going to release it to the public.The US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, summoned the heads of major banks for a chat about the model, Mythos. The Reform UK MP Danny Kruger wrote a letter to the government urging it to “engage with AI firm A...
Dubai RTA’s app and website down: Parking payments, Salik recharge among services reportedly hit
Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority on Sunday said temporary technical issue are affecting its services across different channels. In a response to users who complained of service disruptions including including parking payments, RTA said on social media: "There is a temporary technical issue affecting RTA services across different channels. Our team is currently working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation." The authority has not co...
۴۴ روز خاموشی دیجیتال؛ بلاتکلیفی کاربران و نبود زمانبندی مشخص برای اتصال اینترنت
در حالی که خاموشی دیجیتال در ایران همچنان ادامه دارد، مقامهای جمهوری اسلامی هنوز زمانبندی مشخصی برای دسترسی مجدد شهروندان به اینترنت اعلام نکردهاند. این وضعیت زندگی روزمره مردم را بهطور جدی مختل کرده و پیامدهای اقتصادی و اجتماعی گستردهای به دنبال داشته است.
Russian air defenses down six smart bombs, 134 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones in past day
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, a total of 671 aircraft, 284 helicopters, 133,521 drones, 656 missile systems, 28,838 tanks and other armored combat vehicles, 1,699 multiple rocket launchers, 34,408 field artillery systems and mortars, as well as 59,217 special military motor vehicles have been destroyed since the start of Moscow’s special military operation
Colleague Skill: AI job fears in China set off viral spread of supposed ability harvester
An open-source artificial intelligence project aimed at harvesting human capabilities into reusable AI “skills” has gone viral in China, gaining traction as a meme among the country’s uneasy young workers as they face growing job insecurity amid rapid AI advances. Supposedly, certain skills of luminaries such as Steve Jobs, spiritual figures like Gautama Buddha and ordinary office workers have been extracted into digital form and uploaded online, making these skills – such as Jobs’ product...
UAE introduces microgrids across federal buildings, supports 2031 vision
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced the launch of a pioneering strategic project to implement microgrid systems in federal government buildings—marking a significant step in advancing the UAE’s approach to building a smart, flexible energy ecosystem capable of responding to changing conditions. The initiative strengthens energy security, sustainability, and efficiency, while supporting the objectives of the “We the UAE 2031” vision to develop advanced, future-ready infrastruc...
نتبلاکس: قطعی اینترنت در ایران به هفتمین هفته رسیده است
وبسایت نتبلاکس که اختلالهای اینترنتی در جهان را رصد میکند، روز یکشنبه، ۲۳ فروردین اعلام کرد دادههای شبکه نشان میدهد قطعی اینترنت در ایران اکنون وارد چهلوچهارمین روز خود شده و در حالی ادامه دارد که از مرز ۱۰۳۲ ساعت گذشته و به هفتمین هفته رسیده است.
Semiconductor leap: China looks to next-gen ‘2D chip’ with 1,000-fold growth speed
Chinese scientists say they have developed a wafer-scale 2D semiconductor growth method with 1,000 times faster growth, paving the way for industry advances. The surging demand for high‑performance, low‑power chips driven by AI and large-language models has intensified the search for next‑generation semiconductor technologies. Moore’s Law predicted a doubling of semiconductor capacity every two years but as chip dimensions continue to shrink, physical limitations make further performance scaling...
AI on the battlefield
THE prominent use of artificial intelligence in warfare lately will remind many of us in Pakistan that this is not new. The ‘signature strikes’ via drones in Pakistan by the Obama-led US administration considered any ‘military age males’ as legitimate combatant targets, a practice that led to a very high civilian casualty rate unaccounted for by the US and criticised by rights groups. The processing of footage captured by surveillance drones that constantly buzzed above Waziristan and adjoining...
Youtube clarifies 90-second unskippable ad reports as a technical bug
YouTube clarified that reports of 90-second unskippable ads on TVs were unintentional, caused by a technical bug. Earlier this week, some users reported long ad breaks on smart TVs, with timers exceeding 90 seconds before a skip appeared. YouTube emphasized that it does not use or test a 90-second unskippable ad format and explained that the issue involved a bug that displayed inflated timers for shorter ads. The company initially said they were investigating before officially confirming the gl...
Chinese firm slammed for using ex-employee’s data to create ‘AI human’ to continue working
A Chinese company has sparked controversy after it reportedly used a former employee’s data to create an artificial intelligence (AI) human to continue working following his resignation. A game company in Shandong province in northern China has attracted attention after turning a former employee into an AI-powered “digital worker” which continued performing tasks after their resignation. The employee, whose personal details remain unclear, previously worked as an human resources (HR)...
‘We’re trapped’: despair for sellers as Iran war knocks confidence in UK housing market
Estate agents say rising mortgage costs have created a mood of fear, with Canterbury among the cities being hitHave you lost a mortgage deal or seen your rate rise?On a warm, spring morning in Canterbury, the cobbled streets are buzzing with activity and the white Tudor houses gleam in the sun.It is a scene that seems far removed from events in the Middle East, but the conflict is undermining business and consumer confidence – rattling the city’s housing market just as the spring selling season...
Can UAE Golden Visa holders work remotely while living abroad?
Question: I work in a mainland company in Dubai and have a UAE Golden Visa. My mother is unwell back home in India and needs long-term care. Is there a provision in the UAE Labour Law that I get to retain my job but work from India? How does that work? What are my options?Answer: Pursuant to your queries, the provisions of the Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 Regarding the Regulation of Employment Relations (the “UAE Employment Law”) and cabinet resolution are applicable.An employee may work re...
رییس سازمان نظام صنفی رایانهای: زمان اتصال عموم مردم به اینترنت هنوز مشخص نیست
رییس سازمان نظام صنفی رایانهای کشور گفت با وجود برقراری دسترسی برخی کسبوکارها به اینترنت بینالملل، هنوز زمان مشخصی برای اتصال عموم مردم به اینترنت اعلام نشده است.» او افزود که کشور در شرایطی «خاص و جنگی» قرار دارد و نهادهای مسئول ملاحظات امنیتی ویژهای را دنبال میکنند.
Hyundai spearheads foreign EV comeback push in China with Ioniq brand
Hyundai Motor has spearheaded a comeback among foreign marques vying for a slice of the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) market, launching a new brand built around local technologies and partnerships. The South Korean carmaker, which reversed a six-year sales decline in 2025, said it would soon introduce production models under the Ioniq brand tailored for Chinese consumers, as it steps up its push into the world’s largest automotive market. “The newly launched Ioniq brand in China evolves beyond a...
Imperial Leather stickers aren't just for decoration, they have useful function
Imperial Leather stickers aren't just for decoration, they have useful functionFor years, Imperial Leather soap has been a staple in British households, but many people are only just discovering the true purpose of the red and gold stickerCommentsNewsJulia Banim Audience Writer and Chloe Dobinson06:10, 12 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesDespite, the cost of living shoppers continue to buy Imperial Leather thanks to its durability(Image: UIG via Getty Images)Imperial Leather has been a trusted brand fo...