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Could the PLA use minelaying drones in a first island chain blockade over Taiwan?
The People’s Liberation Army could use minelaying drones to blockade Japan and other waters in the strategic first island chain during a conflict over Taiwan, a mainland Chinese military magazine has suggested. The PLA’s strategy would see AJX002 drones used for “offensive minelaying” missions targeting Japan’s islands, including the Ryukyu archipelago, as well as the waters of the Philippines, according to an analysis in the latest edition of Shipborne Weapons. It comes as America’s blockade of...
China limbless mum sews with mouth, uses limb stumps for daily tasks, raises 3 kids alone
An 81-year-old Chinese woman dubbed “the strongest Chinese mother” was born without limbs and managed to raise three children. The octogenarian who has moved many people online sewed with her mouth and used her elbows to hold chopsticks while looking after her family. Wang Yushi, 81, from Baiyin in Gansu province, northern China, was born with a congenital disability and has had no limbs since birth. She did not even have an official name until her late 20s. “My mother was born without hands or...
Tennessee man set to be executed files motion claiming DNA evidence will prove his innocence
Tony Von Carruthers is set to be executed next month for the triple kidnapping and murder, but a new motion filed by the ACLU says crucial DNA evidence from the crime scene does not match with Carruthers and its retesting could prove his innocence.
Is Leeds vs Wolves on TV? Channel, live stream details, kick-off time and radio coverage
Leeds take on Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday
Hong Kong Housing Society aims to boost supply of subsidised sale flats
Hong Kong’s second-biggest public housing provider will gradually expand the supply of its subsidised sale flats, aiming for them to account for 40 per cent of its home supply in future projects. Hong Kong Housing Society chairman Ling Kar-kan said on Saturday the move was to meet residents’ strong desire to own their homes. In a television interview, Ling maintained the change had nothing to do with the agency’s financial soundness, although he agreed putting more flats on sale could help...
Dubai school transport providers 'fully prepared' for April 20 return
With school transport services across the UAE set to resume from Monday (April 20), major operators have confirmed their full readiness to support the return of students to classrooms, signalling a coordinated rollout aligned with individual school schedules.According to Steve Burnell, chief executive officer of STS Group Dubai, operations will begin at scale from day one rather than through a gradual ramp-up. “We are fully prepared to operate at scale from day one. Across our network of over 4,...
‘Father of AGI’ Ben Goertzel says human-level AI 2-3 years away, warns ‘once you have a…’
AI pioneer Ben Goertzel predicts human-level AGI within two to three years, warning of a significant 'job apocalypse' as most professions become obsolete. While manual labor and some creative roles may persist longer, the focus for humans will shift from earning a living to finding purpose, potentially ushering in a utopian world with more leisure time and UBI.
Sikh pilgrims head home after Vaisakhi festival praising Pakistani hospitality
Indian Sikh pilgrims are returning home after completing their religious visit to Pakistan, carrying positive impressions of hospitality, facilities and interfaith engagement during the Vaisakhi festival and the 327th birth anniversary of the Khalsa. Officials said a total of 2,238 pilgrims arrived on April 10 to participate in religious ceremonies at key gurdwaras, including Gurdwara Janam Asthan Nankana Sahib and Gurdwara Dera Sahib in Lahore. The pilgrims performed rituals and offered specia...
Reese Witherspoon’s book club championed women writers. Her AI advocacy betrays them.
Reese Witherspoon urging women to adopt AI has sparked debate over whether the technology empowers women or deepens exploitation of their work and environment.
Iran: Strait of Hormuz returns to previous state amid US 'piracy, blockade'
The spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters says Iran has reasserted control over the Strait of Hormuz due to the United States' so-called naval blockade of the waterway and “piracy.”
Iran restricts Strait of Hormuz passage again, accuses US of ‘piracy’ (PHOTOS/VIDEOS)
Donald Trump earlier vowed to maintain the blockade of Iranian ports until a peace deal is reached The Iranian military has once again closed free passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, citing what it described as US ‘piracy.’ On Friday, Tehran initially declared the waterway completely open for commercial vessels for the remaining period of the ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, prompting a fall in oil prices on hopes of de-escalation. However, while...
Iran command says has closed Hormuz again over US blockade
InternationalTop NewsIran command says has closed Hormuz again over US blockadeBy AFP -Apr 18, 2026TEHRAN: Iran’s central military command announced on Saturday it would resume “strict management” of the Strait of Hormuz, reversing a decision to unblock the strategic channel as part of negotiations with Washington. In a statement shared on state television, the headquarters said Washington had broken a promise by continuing its naval blockade of ships sailing to and from Iran’s ports. Until the...
Iran reimposes shipping restrictions on Strait of Hormuz
Control of the Strait of Hormuz has “returned to its previous state”, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday, citing Tehran’s Fars News Agency. “Control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state ... under strict management and control of the armed forces,” the report said. The reversal came just hours after Iran declared it would allow non-military vessels to pass the strategic waterway for the duration of a ceasefire. Earlier, Iran had threatened to close the...
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem raises alarm on Anthropic's latest AI model Mythos
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem has issued a stark warning. Powerful new artificial intelligence systems like Anthropic's Mythos pose significant cybersecurity risks. Governments and regulators must act swiftly. These AI models can expose and exploit system vulnerabilities at unprecedented speed. The financial system needs to prepare for this evolving threat. International discussions are underway to manage these ongoing challenges.
OpenAI exec Srinivas Narayanan and 2 others leave, chatter hints Board may fire CEO Sam Altman
OpenAI exec Srinivas Narayanan and others leave chatter hints Board may fire CEO Sam Altman
Iran reimposes 'strict control' over Strait of Hormuz, citing continued U.S. naval blockade
Iranian officials said Sunday that conditions in the Strait of Hormuz have reverted to "strict control," citing the continued U.S. blockade of its ports, just one day after declaring the waterway “completely open.”“Control over the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state, and this strategic waterway is now under strict management and control of the armed forces,” a spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya military command headquarters said.“Until America allows full freed
Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz over US blockade: What to know
Iran has said it is reinstating strict controls over the Strait of Hormuz, reversing an earlier move to ease transit as tensions with the United States escalate over an ongoing naval blockade.Iran’s central military command said on Saturday it would return to “strict management” of the strategic waterway, accusing Washington of violating commitments by maintaining its naval blockade on vessels to and from Iranian ports.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply clic...
Celtics' Jayson Tatum gets 'icing on the cake' in playoff series against 76ers
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum hasn’t just surprised others with how well he has played since returning in March. He has even surprised himself at times, as he acknowledged Friday morning before a Celtics practice.“The short answer would be, yes,” Tatum said.The longer answer? No matter how much his perspective shifted when he tore his Achilles tendon last May, Tatum still wants more. As much as he accomplished during the final month of the regular season, it still bothered him that he didn’t always feel...
Sixers need Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe more than ever against Celtics
CAMDEN, N.J. — It’s clear that a large portion of the Philadelphia 76ers’ future rests in the hands of point guard Tyrese Maxey and rookie shooting guard VJ Edgecombe. And it’s almost equally clear that the duo will have a chance to be one of the very best backcourts in the NBA.When the Sixers begin their first-round matchup Sunday against the Boston Celtics, they will likely need that timeline to accelerate a bit. That’s if the series is going to be competitive. Overall, Philadelphia is facing...
Sitting in a jail cell, alone and hopeless, a man's life is suddenly changed
Sitting in a jail cell, alone and hopeless, a man's life is suddenly changed April 18, 20265:00 AM ET By Autumn Barnes Jay (not pictured) found himself alone and hopeless in a jail cell when a fellow inmate's unexpected words of comfort changed his life. Irkham Khalid/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Irkham Khalid/Getty Images When Jay was 22 years old, he was a self-described loner. In this story, he is being identified by his nickname to allow himself to speak candidly about the...