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US President Joe Biden, second left, tours the site of the new Intel semiconductor manufacturing facility near New Albany, Ohio, US, on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022.Gaelen Morse | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesIntel is pushing off the opening of its Ohio chip manufacturing facility, the embattled chipmaker said Friday.The company said it won’t complete construction on the first plant until 2030, starting operations that year or the next. The second factory in the up to $100-billion complex will likely be finished in 2031 and start running the following year. The company had initially planned to begin production on the first plant…
A staff member loads a delivery box on a drone in Jiangbei District, Ningbo City, Feb 28, 2025. Ningbo is one of the pioneer cities for the country’s pilot reform on low-altitude airspace administration and trial demonstration of general aviation industry. Jiangbei District has been boosting the “low-altitude economy” by cultivating industry-leading enterprises, improving industrial chains, creating industrial clusters, attracting talents and projects, and enriching application scenarios. It is now home to diversified enterprises and application scenarios related to the low-altitude economy, ranging from low-altitude aircraft manufacturing, drone flight training, to urban low-altitude logistics. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)A drone is about to…
At least 10 people were injured in a blast near Jan Mohammad Road in Quetta, Express News reported on Friday quoting police. Police said that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), that used 2-3 kilograms of explosive material, was planted on a motorcycle and was detonated as a security forces’ vehicle passed near by it. Immediate rescue operations followed, and the injured were transferred to the hospital for treatment. Authorities confirmed that no fatalities have been reported so far. The explosion caused damage to four nearby shops and several parked vehicles. A search operation has been launched in the area to determine…
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC ended abruptly after the two leaders clashed in a heated exchange over Russia’s war on Ukraine. At the Oval Office on Friday, Trump and his vice president, JD Vance, berated Zelenskyy for being “disrespectful” and not thanking the US enough for its support. “You’re gambling with the lives of millions of people,” Trump shouted. “You’re gambling with World War III, and what you’re doing is very disrespectful to the country – this country.” Zelenskyy, who was meeting with Trump to convince him not to side with Russian President…
Amazon is looking to expand its competitor to Temu and Shein beyond the U.S.The company intends to launch its discount storefront, called Haul, in Europe later this year, according to two people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named because the plans are confidential.Recent job postings indicate Amazon is eyeing a wider global rollout. One listing stated the company is looking to hire a software development engineer in the Haul team to help with a worldwide launch. The job was posted to Amazon’s website but has since been removed. Another role is for a senior product manager…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during an interview with Fox News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier on Special Report With Bret Baier at the Fox News studios on Feb. 28, 2025 in Washington, DC.Win McNamee | Getty ImagesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday evening repeatedly refused in a Fox News interview to apologize for his stunning Oval Office clash with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance hours earlier.But Zelenskyy said, “This kind of spat is not good for both sides.”The Ukrainian leader told Fox News’ Brett Baier that “it will be difficult for us” to defend his country…
Listen to article Pakistan’s Foreign Office has confirmed reports that Afghan authorities attempted to set up a border post on the Pakistani side at Torkham. This development follows the closure of the Torkham border crossing last Friday, which has caused significant disruptions, Express News reported. The Foreign Office spokesperson, Shafqat Ali Khan, confirmed these efforts during a weekly briefing, highlighting the ongoing challenges at the border. Shafqat Ali Khan explained that Afghan authorities had been attempting to create a post on the Pakistani side of the border, which would have been a violation of existing protocols. The Pakistani government has officially raised…
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has blocked a move to allow dual nationals to become governor, deputy governors, and members of the monetary policy committee of the central bank after a cabinet committee unanimously recommended making dual nationals eligible for these positions. The federal cabinet last week deferred the approval of the State Bank of Pakistan Amendment Bill 2024 for the second time this time at the behest of the prime minister himself, said government sources. PM Sharif had constituted a body to review a proposal to allow dual nationals to assume key positions in the central bank. The…
A high-profile meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his United States counterpart Donald Trump has devolved into a shouting match, as the two leaders clashed over the future of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. On Friday, Zelenskyy arrived at the White House to discuss a proposed deal to give the US access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, while pushing for US security assurances. But as the two leaders sat down for a news conference in the Oval Office, the atmosphere quickly curdled, with Trump shouting at Zelenskyy, telling him to be “thankful” for US support. “You’re either going to make…
Australia reach Champions Trophy semifinals after washout with Afghanistan, who are left to wait on South Africa result.Australia reached the Champions Trophy semifinals after their last group game against Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain and a wet outfield. World Cup holders Australia, who achieved a record chase of 352 against England in the opening game, finished the group stage with four points after its last two games were washed out in Rawalpindi and Lahore. Afghanistan had three points and are on the verge of an exit. To advance, they need South Africa to lose by an improbable margin of more…