Image credit: PTI NEW DELHI: French President Emmanuel Macron sharply criticized social media companies and their technology executives, accusing them of falsely presenting themselves as champions of free speech. Speaking at the AI Summit being held in the national capital, Macron said, “Some of them claim to be in favor of free speech. We are…
At least 16 people, including women and children, were killed and 14 others injured after a gas explosion caused a partial collapse of a residential building in Karachi’s Soldier Bazaar area, Dawn reported on Thursday.The blast occurred around 4.15 am during Sehri at a residence in Gul Rana Colony, according to assistant superintendent of police…
Technical issues on the UAE Lottery website have frustrated users, but teams are fixing it / Image: AI The dream of becoming a multi-millionaire overnight has officially landed in the UAE with the launch of the country’s first federally authorized lottery. However, the road to riches has hit a tiny digital speed bump. As thousands…
Saudi Cabinet Rejects Israeli Land Policies Amidst Founding Day 2026 Preparations In a high-profile session chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Saudi Cabinet gathered in Riyadh recently to review preparations for the Kingdom’s upcoming Founding Day and to address pressing regional developments, including a renewed rejection of controversial Israeli land policies in…
Is Texas Becoming ‘New Delhi’? Social Media Fight Erupts Over Indian Presence A seemingly off-hand social media exchange this week has drawn attention and criticism for highlighting deep tensions around immigration, demographic change and cultural identity in the United States. Academic and commentator Wilfred Reilly retweeted a post asserting “Texas is 1% Indian,” responding to…
Kuwait Traffic Crackdown: 45 Reckless Drivers Arrested, 19 Juveniles Referred In an assertive bid to curb reckless driving and youth-related offenses, Kuwaiti authorities have wrapped up a major nationwide security and traffic safety campaign that resulted in 45 reckless drivers arrested and 19 juveniles referred to legal authorities over recent days. The Ministry of Interior…
FILE- Raphael Arnault, elected member of far-left party La France Insoumise (LFI) arrives at the National Assembly, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File) A fatal street clash in Lyon has triggered one of the most explosive political controversies in France in recent years, placing a first-term lawmaker at the centre of…
UAE Ramadan 2026: Reduced Work Hours Explained for Private Sector Employees As the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH begins across the UAE, workplaces nationwide are adjusting schedules to reflect both the spiritual rhythm of the month and legal labour requirements. Under Cabinet Decision No. 1 of 2022 implementing Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021,…
AI image of French president Macron with PM Modi (Image shared by Macron on X) French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday shared an AI image with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as he’s on three-day tour to India. He’s also set to attend the AI impact summit in New Delhi. The image shows the two nations’…
White Speed and Jasontheween (Image Via Getty) The streamer sniper suddenly showed up during Jasontheween’s live “7 Days Stranded” island stream, and the internet could not believe what they were seeing. Viewers watched in shock as Jasontheween found White Speed lying on the same beach where he was trying to survive for seven days. What…