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US insists it will target Houthis until Yemeni group withdraws threat to Red Sea shipping.Houthi rebels have claimed another attack on a United States naval vessel, calling it “retaliation” for US strikes on Yemen. A Houthi spokesperson said on Monday that fighters had launched 18 missiles and a drone at the “aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman and its accompanying warships”. The US military said it had continued targeting the group overnight. It was the second strike on the US navy claimed by the Iran-aligned group over the last 24 hours, amid a sudden surge in hostilities. After the Houthis said…
LONDON: Chelsea’s challenge for a place in next season’s Champions League faltered in a toothless 1-0 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday as Fulham beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0. Mikel Merino scored the only goal of a disappointing contest at the Emirates as Arsenal pulled clear in second place and to within 12 points of runaway leaders Liverpool. Chelsea badly missed the presence of the absent Cole Palmer due to injury as they meekly surrendered to a damaging defeat for their hopes of a top-four finish. The Blues remain in fourth for now but have five sides from Manchester City in fifth…
BADIN: Five people were killed and seven others injured in a violent clash between the Khaskheli and Rahimo tribes over an agricultural land dispute near the Khurwah area of Golarchi tehsil on Sunday. The incident happened in village Allah Bachayo Rahimo in Badin district on Sunday. The Khorwah police informed that the dispute occurred over cutting of sorghum crop between men of Rahimo and Khaskheli castes. Rahimos, who lost four men, blamed Khaskheli for the armed assault while Khaskhelis blamed Rahimos for starting the fight. As per reports, the deceased and injured were shifted to a hospital in Golarchi. Tension…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is having “daily exchanges” with the United States government with the aim of securing a minerals-for-security deal, Congolese officials have told the media. The move comes amid escalating violence in the East African country. The rebel M23 armed group has seized territory in areas rich in gold and coltan, an important mineral used in the manufacturing of electronic gadgets. At least 7,000 people have been killed since January, according to the DRC government. Thousands more have been displaced. Although there are no details of an official proposal for a deal with the US,…
Ryu Young-sang, CEO of South Korean telecoms giant SK Telecom, told CNBC that AI is helping telecoms firms improve efficiency in their networks.Manaure Quintero | Afp | Getty ImagesBARCELONA — Global telecommunications firms are talking up advances in key technologies like artificial intelligence as they look to transition away from being perceived as the “dumb pipes” behind the internet.At the Mobile World Congress technology conference in Barcelona, CEOs of multiple telecoms companies described how they’re piling money into new technological innovations, including AI, next-generation 5G and 6G networks, satellite internet and even smart cities.Makoto Takahashi, president and CEO of Japanese…
INDIAN WELLS: Briton Jack Draper upset the overwhelming favourite Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 0-6, 6-4 to reach the Indian Wells final on Saturday, denying the Spaniard in his bid for a rare “three-peat” in the California desert. Draper beat the world number three at Queen’s Club last year and had the winning formula again this time around, as the lefty relied on his lethal forehand to reach his first Masters 1000-level final, where he will face Denmark’s Holger Rune. “It was a strange match. You know, honestly Carlos came out, he was a bit flat, I sensed that,” Draper said in…
Listen to article PESHAWAR: Authorities have imposed a partial curfew on multiple routes across Upper and Lower South Waziristan district to ensure public safety amid security concerns. According to a notification issued by Tank deputy commissioner, the curfew will be enforced on the Beni Zai Ragzai to Jandola, Tanai, and Sarokai to Jandola routes in Upper South Waziristan. Additionally, Cadet College Road will remain closed from Wana Zalai Camp during the curfew period. As per the official notification, a complete restriction on movement will be in place on March 17, 2025 (Monday), from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. During this time, roads…
PodcastPodcast, The TakeThe former Philippine president has been arrested by the international court for alleged crimes against humanity. Once hailed as the Philippines’s strongman and infamous for his so-called “war on drugs”, former President Rodrigo Duterte now sits behind bars. He made history this week as the first former Asian head of state to be arrested by the International Criminal Court. What does his arrest mean for the victims, supporters and the global fight against crimes against humanity? In this episode: Carlos Conde, (@carloshconde), senior researcher, Human Rights Watch Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, Sonia Bhagat,…
BRISBANE: Australian sprinting prodigy Gout Gout ran the fastest men’s 200m in the world this year on Sunday, with the 17-year-old saying he felt “literally free”. The youngster rose to prominence in December when he clocked the quickest time ever by a 16-year-old. That mark broke Usain Bolt’s personal best at the same age, with his 20.04secs also bettering Peter Norman’s Australian record of 20.06 from the 1968 Olympics. He turned heads again on Sunday with a 20.05 in the heats of the Queensland State Championships — the fastest in the world this year. Gout then smashed through the 20-second…
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Amid a surge in terrorist attacks, including the recent hijacking of the Jaffar Express and escalating violence in Balochistan and Khyber- Pakhtunkhwa, the top military leadership is set to brief lawmakers on the country’s security challenges on March 18, it emerged on Sunday. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the National Assembly speaker has convened a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security on Tuesday at 1:30 pm on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The in-camera session will focus on the country’s security situation, with top military leadership providing a comprehensive briefing on evolving threats.…