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Chinese companies to provide modern firefighting equipment to Sindh
KARACHI: The Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, has presided over a high-level meeting at CM House to strengthen bilateral cooperation in projects agreed with China following a recent visit of President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari to the friendly country. Officials said the discussions focused on turning a series of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) into concrete projects across energy, agriculture, infrastructure and public services. Murad Ali Shah told ministers and senior offici...
Putin orders major AI project
The Russian president set a 2030 target for AI integration across all sectors, from industry and logistics to energy and education Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to develop a national plan for the deployment of AI technologies, emphasizing that the accelerated adoption of AI is crucial for the country’s future. Speaking on Friday at a meeting on AI development, the president calle...
Weather alert: Is more rain forecast for UAE? NCM reveals 3D cloud formation
Dubai: Light to moderate rains have been reported across several parts of the UAE, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Al Ain, as unsettled weather conditions continue to affect the country.According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), a surface and upper-air low-pressure system is driving cloud formation and scattered rainfall across multiple regions.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Watch: 3D cloud formation reveals rain patternsThe Nationa...
Ukraine Loses Over 345 Soldiers to Russian Forces in Past Day - MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost over 345 soldiers in combat against Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr over the past day, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
Hong Kong regulator urged to expand stablecoin rules after cautious roll-out
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is being urged to go further in loosening restrictions on stablecoins, after granting the city’s first two licences to banks to issue the digital currency. Bankers, venture capitalists and analysts said the long-awaited approvals – awarded to HSBC and a joint venture led by Standard Chartered – fell short of market expectations, underscoring the regulator’s cautious stance amid lingering risk concerns. “It came as a surprise that only two licences were...
How AI is getting better at finding security holes
Anthropic announced this week that its new model found security flaws in "every major operating system and web browser." Even before the news, AI models had gotten dramatically better at finding bugs.(Image credit: Patrick Sison)
Watch: Rain hits parts of UAE as yellow alert in place till April 13
UAE residents are once again soaking in the rain, as the country's National Centre of Meteorology predicted unstable conditions starting April 9. While March saw heavy rainfall in different parts, April is expected to bring lighter to moderate showers.However, there will be occasional bursts of more intense rainfall in some regions, NCM said. UAE-based account Storm Centre shared videos as the rain transformed desert areas and roads alike, with the unique power that rain holds of bringing joy t...
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Comfort meets couture: The best satin trainers for when you’re tired of heels
Shopping | ES Best Home | FashionComfort meets couture: The best satin trainers for when you’re tired of heelsThe silkiest upgrade your wardrobe has been waiting for. The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.VivaiaGeorgie Darling1 minute agoSign up for our free weekly newsletter for hot deals, best buys and expert reviewsSign upI would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evenin...
نتبلاکس: قطع اینترنت در ایران وارد چهلوسومین روز شده و از ۱۰۰۸ ساعت گذشت
وبسایت نتبلاکس که اختلالهای اینترنتی در جهان را رصد میکند، اعلام کرد قطع اینترنت در ایران وارد چهلوسومین روز خود شده و از ۱۰۰۸ ساعت گذشته است. بر اساس این گزارش، این قطعی که از روز شنبه، نهم اسفند آغاز شده، همچنان ادامه دارد و پیامدهای آن بهطور روزانه در حال افزایش است.
Sabah Husain’s latest work creates a lyrical archive of nature, loss and cultural remembrance
In his book Kitab al Nabat [Book of Plants], Ibn Sina reflects on plant anatomy within a broader framework of order and purpose in nature. He believes that the beauty and symmetry of flowers reflects the underlying harmony of nature, referring to them as “vegetative soul”, reflecting a higher cosmic intelligence. Sabah Husain’s show at Chawkandi Art Gallery, Karachi, ‘Gardens of Memory’, was a visual treat, reflecting on the cycle of life through a study of plants in her garden. Husain is perhap...
NZealand says cyclone Vaianu to bring damaging winds, heavy rain and flooding
WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s national weather service warned Saturday to prepare for damaging winds, heavy rain and flooding in what it described as a potentially “life-threatening” event, as cyclone Vaianu approaches the country’s North Island. The tropical cyclone is forecast to make landfall early Sunday, with residents living in coastal areas — prone to heavy rain, rising seawater and strong winds of up to 130 kilometers — being asked to evacuate as a precaut...
Instagram launches comment editing amid new feature push
Dubai: In a move that feels small but long overdue, Instagram has finally introduced a feature users have been asking for years: the ability to edit comments after posting them. The feature was announced on Friday, April 10.For over a decade, Instagram users had only two options after posting a flawed comment: live with the mistake or delete and repost. With the new feature, users can edit their comments within a 15-minute window after publishing, giving them time to correct typos, clarify thoug...
Zebras, wealth and power: Hungary’s election tests Orbán’s grip on power
Corruption scandals and a surging opposition have turned the vote into the biggest test yet for the long-serving populist leaderThe drone footage showed a sprawling residence in northern Hungary, complete with manicured gardens, a swimming pool and an underground garage. But it was what came next that captured much of the country’s imagination: zebras darting across the countryside. Continue reading...
Tesla's supervised self-driving software gets Dutch okay, first in Europe
Dutch regulators approved the use of Tesla's self-driving software with required human supervision on highways and city streets in a European first for the electric car maker, which hopes to see similar action from the rest of the European Union. Wide FSD adoption is central to Tesla's growth strategy. Much of the company's $1 trillion valuation hinges on Chief Executive Elon Musk's bet that artificial‑intelligence-driven self‑driving software and robotaxis will become a ma...
Hong Kong’s listing reform 2.0: can it outshine global rivals for innovative firms?
Fang Liu, a partner at global law firm Clifford Chance, counts among his clients many technology companies that are keen to list in Hong Kong, but find the current requirements cumbersome. Clifford Chance has helped more than a dozen innovative companies raise funds under the new listing regime since 2018, when Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) introduced reforms for pre-revenue biotech firms and companies with weighted voting rights (WVR), where one class of shareholders carries more...
20 percent say AI has taken over parts of their job: Survey
More than one in four Americans who use artificial intelligence at work said it has replaced some of their daily tasks, as a new survey shows more employees are turning to the technology in everyday life. The Epoch AI/Ipsos survey released Thursday found that half of U.S. adults reported using AI tools in the past…
Russian cyberattacks on the UK increased by 1,586 per cent in a year after Britain backed Ukraine in war
Russian cyberattacks on the UK increased by 1,586 per cent in a year after Britain backed Ukraine in warBy CLAIRE ELLICOTT, WHITEHALL EDITOR Published: 22:26, 10 April 2026 | Updated: 00:23, 11 April 2026 e-mail 147 View comments
Why Anthropic is saying its new AI model, Mythos, is too dangerous to release
Anthropic has announced that it is teaming up with industry competitors to "secure the world's most critical software" from its own AI model, Mythos. New York Times reporter Mike Isaac joins "The Takeout" with more.
FAA, Pentagon declare antidrone laser system safe after El Paso airport shutdown
The U.S. government can now use a counterdrone laser along the southern border after the Pentagon and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) agreed the weapons are safe, the two agencies announced Friday. The Defense Department and FAA “completed a thorough safety assessment of a high-energy laser counter-drone system” in New Mexico last month and agreed the…
China’s next growth engine? An AI-powered intelligence dividend
As China enters its 15th five-year plan, policymakers face a structural constraint that cannot be eased with another round of infrastructure spending or property stimulus. The demographic dividend that powered four decades of expansion is fading. Industrial competition has intensified. The central economic question is no longer how fast China can grow, but how productively. Artificial intelligence, specifically the rise of AI agents, may offer part of the answer. Deployed at scale, these systems...