Elon Musk’s xAI has sued a former employee, accusing him of stealing Grok trade secrets that could benefit competitors like OpenAI. SAN FRANCISCO: Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture xAI has filed a lawsuit against a former employee, accusing him of stealing confidential documents related to Grok, its generative AI chatbot. The lawsuit alleges that ex-staffer […]
The United Nations has called for the immediate release of at least 11 detained staff by Houthis in Yemen. NEW YORK: The United Nations has issued a strong condemnation following the UN staff detained Yemen incident, where at least 11 UN personnel were arbitrarily arrested by the Houthis in areas under their control on 31st […]
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan, killing 622 and injuring over 1,500, officials confirm. KABUL: A powerful Afghanistan earthquake struck the eastern region near the border with Pakistan, killing at least 622 people and leaving more than 1,500 injured, according to the Afghan interior ministry. The 6.0-magnitude quake hit on Monday, causing widespread damage and […]
A US appeals court has ruled that most Trump-era tariffs are illegal, challenging a key focus keyphrase of his economic policy. WASHINGTON: A divided US federal appeals court ruled on Friday that the majority of tariffs introduced under former President Donald Trump are unlawful. These tariffs, a central part of Trump’s international economic strategy, now […]
Archaeologists in Iraqi Kurdistan uncover a 5,000‑year‑old city with the largest known clay‑coffin cemetery after Mosul Dam water receded, revealing critical Bronze and Hellenistic era artefacts. DUHOK: A remarkable discovery has been made in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, where archaeologists uncovered the remains of a 5,000-year-old city after falling water levels in the Mosul Dam revealed […]
Gaza’s death toll climbs to 63,459 with 160,256 injured since October 2023. Women and children comprise most casualties amid ongoing Israeli attacks. Gaza: The Palestinian death toll in Gaza has reached 63,459, with 160,256 injured since October 2023, following intensified Israeli military operations. In the last 24 hours alone, 88 Palestinians were killed and 421 wounded, […]
The UAE has inaugurated a major desalinated water pipeline from Egypt to Gaza, serving over one million residents amid a severe water crisis. KHAN YOUNIS: In a landmark humanitarian initiative, the United Arab Emirates has launched a large-scale water pipeline project that delivers desalinated water from Egypt into southern Gaza. The initiative, led by Operation […]
Austria confirms it will not join NATO, maintaining its neutral status while offering support for peace efforts in Ukraine. VIENNA: Austria has officially reaffirmed its commitment to neutrality, stating that it has no intention of joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), despite ongoing regional tensions and the evolving European security landscape. The Austria NATO […]
Japan’s Mt. Shinmoe erupted on Thursday, spewing ash 5,500 metres above its crater, prompting safety warnings in Kyushu. KYUSHU: Mt. Shinmoe, located on the southwestern main island of Kyushu, erupted on Thursday, sending a towering ash plume 5,500 metres into the sky, the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed. This marks the first time since July 3 […]
McRefugees are people who sleep overnight in 24-hour McDonald’s outlets, a phenomenon seen in Japan, Hong Kong, and mainland China. The term McRefugee may sound unusual at first, but it describes a very real social phenomenon. The word refers to individuals who stay overnight inside 24-hour McDonald’s restaurants, often using the fast-food chain as an […]
RAMALLAH: 70 Palestinians were martyred by Israeli forces’ fire in the Gaza Strip since dawn today. Palestinian medical sources reported that the toll from Israeli operations in the Strip has risen since October 2023 to 62,819 martyrs and 158,629 wounded, most of whom are children and women, with more than 9,000 missing. In a related […]
