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Israeli military launches new wave of attacks in Tehran, Karaj, Beirut as Iran targets Kurdish regionsInterception attempts are made by Israel as missiles are launched from Iran, following Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran, in Jerusalem March 1, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The Israeli military said it identified a fresh round of missiles launched from Iran on Thursday, the sixth day of a war engulfing the Middle East. “A short while ago, the IDF (military) identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat,” the military said in a…
India will need a “special performance” to beat a “street-smart” England in their T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai, bowling coach Morne Morkel warned on Wednesday. Sanju Samson’s sparkling 97 not out enabled India to chase down 196 against the West Indies in a winner-takes-all clash on Sunday in Kolkata. Morne said India would again need someone “to put their hand up” against Harry Brook’s side on Thursday night to keep the nation’s dream of a home World Cup win alive. Morkel agreed India had not put together a flawless display in the tournament yet, but said that did not…
Tarar says 198 tanks, armoured vehicles and artillery guns have also been destroyed during the operationA Pakistani soldier at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. PHOTO: AFP Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that 481 Afghan Taliban operatives have been killed and more than 696 injured during the ongoing Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, launched in response to “unprovoked action” from across the Afghan border. ‘Operation Ghazab Lil Haq’ was launched late on Thursday after renewed clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, when Afghan Taliban forces fired on multiple locations, prompting swift military retaliation. The neighbours have clashed along the frontier since last week,…
New Zealand’s Finn Allen blasted the fastest century in T20 World Cup history in Kolkata on Wednesday as his side hammered South Africa by nine wickets to reach the final. Chasing 170 to win the first semi-final, Allen hit an unbeaten 100 off just 33 balls, to obliterate the previous mark of 47 balls by Chris Gayle, as New Zealand raced home with 7.1 overs to spare. Allen went on a rampage as he finished with two fours, two sixes and a four off successive balls to hit the winning runs and reach his hundred with a roar of delight…
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei looks on after a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron during the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on February 19, 2026. Ludovic Marin | Afp | Getty ImagesAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei is back at the negotiating table with the U.S. Department of Defense after the breakdown of talks on Friday over the use of the company’s AI tools by the military, according to The Financial Times. Amodei is in talks with Emil Michael, under-secretary of defense for research and engineering, in a last-ditch effort to reach an agreement on the terms governing the Pentagon’s access to…
The opening meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) — The 14th National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, opened its fourth session on Thursday morning at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Xi Jinping and other Party and state leaders attended the opening meeting.Premier Li Qiang delivered a government work report at the meeting.Lawmakers examined a draft outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national economic and social development.They examined the…
Aurangzeb refutes oil shortage rumours, says country has sufficient stocks of fuels for this monthMinister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. Photo: APP Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday formally announced to introduce energy conservation measures to deal with disruption in import of fuels, as the government considers closing higher education institutions and weekly setting fuel prices to deal with the evolving situation. However, the finance minister said that the country has sufficient stocks of fuels for this month in addition to 10 days’ equal crude oil reserves, emphasising there was no cause for immediate concern. “We are introducing…
LIVERPOOL: Resurgent bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers stunned Liverpool with a last-gasp 2-1 win at a rocking Molineux on Tuesday to offer a glimpse of a miraculous escape from relegation while putting a big dent in the top-five hopes of Arne Slot’s side. A dull game burst into life in the final stages with Rodrigo Gomes putting the hosts ahead only for Mohamed Salah to level with his first Premier League goal since November. But a deflected effort by Andre wrong-footed keeper Alisson in the 94th minute to seal a second successive win for Wolves who also beat Aston Villa at…
Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir interacts with officers and troops deployed in forward areas during his visit to Wana in South Waziristan on Wednesday. Photo: ISPR Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday termed the use of Afghan soil by the Fitna al Khawarij and Fitna al Hindustan for terrorism against Pakistan “unacceptable”, warning that all necessary measures would be taken to neutralise the threat emanating from across the border. A press release from the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that…
Broadcom CEO Hock Tan.Lucas Jackson | ReutersBroadcom CEO Hock Tan sees the artificial intelligence boom gaining so much steam that he’s projecting AI chip revenue next year “significantly in excess of $100 billion.”After the chipmaker reported better-than-expected results for the fiscal first quarter and issued a strong forecast for the current period, Tan said on his company’s earnings call that demand is picking up from large customers that are increasingly in need of Broadcom’s help in designing custom silicon. “We have also secured the supply chain required to achieve this,” Tan said, regarding the 2027 sales target.AI revenue in the first quarter…