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London hosts talks to find ‘pathway’ to end Sudan war

Sudan’s civil war enters its third year (AP File Photo) LONDON: Senior international officials gather in London on Tuesday aiming to chart a pathway to peace for Sudan on the second anniversary of its brutal civil conflict, but without the presence of the warring parties.Dubbed the “forgotten war”, the conflict which erupted on April 15, […]

‘Made in China’ dress: Chinese envoy trolls White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt over lace dress

The US-China trade war has taken a new turn online, with Chinese social media users and diplomats accusing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt of hypocrisy after she appeared in a dress reportedly made in China. The backlash was triggered by a post from Chinese diplomat Zhang Zhisheng, who mocked the contradiction between the Trump […]

Who is Indira Talwani, the Indian-American judge who blocked Trump’s deportation order?

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Indian-American US district Judge Indira Talwani recently said she would stay the order that aimed to strip legal protections from over 500,000 individuals. The immigrants—primarily from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela—had entered the US under a Biden-era humanitarian parole programme that granted them two-year work permits. The decision prevents deportation efforts from […]

‘No place like home’, says singer Katy Perry after return from Blue Origin space flight

Picture credit: Blue Origin Pop star Katy Perry became one of the few civilians to travel to space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft on Monday. In a post on X after her return, Perry wrote, “There’s no place like home,” accompanied by a heart and an Earth emoji, signalling her relief and gratitude for […]

‘Ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom’: Barack Obama reacts to Donald Trump admin’s move to freeze $2.3bn funding for Harvard University

Former US President Barack Obama praised Harvard University for defying what he described as a “ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom,” after the Trump administration froze $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts over the university’s refusal to comply with new federal directives.“Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions – rejecting […]

‘Delete all IP laws’: Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk as AI giants face copyright heat

Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk (AP photos) Two of Silicon Valley’s most influential figures, Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk, on Friday called for the abolition of all intellectual property (IP) laws. Dorsey posted “Delete all IP laws” on X, to which Musk replied, “I agree.”Their remarks come amid rising global backlash against AI companies over […]

New study finds no evidence technology causes ‘digital dementia’ in older people

SYDNEY: In the 21st century, digital technology has changed many aspects of our lives. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest newcomer, with chatbots and other AI tools changing how we learn and creating considerable philosophical and legal challenges regarding what it means to “outsource thinking”. But the emergence of technology that changes the way […]

Donald Trump’s campus crackdown hits Harvard university – and it’s just the beginning

File photo: Harvard University campus. (Sophie Park/The New York Times) In early April, US President Donald Trump asked a simple, incendiary question in a private White House lunch: “What if we never pay them?” The “them” was Harvard University, and the “pay” was $9 billion in federal grants. As per a New York Times report, […]

An international conference rallies aid for Sudan after 2 years of war, but peace is elusive |

Global diplomats and aid officials convene in London to address Sudan’s escalating humanitarian crisis, stemming from a two-year conflict. The war has displaced millions and triggered famine. Hosted by several nations and organizations, the conference aims to provide relief, focusing on aid delivery. Despite the severity, neither the Sudanese government nor the rival Rapid Support […]

How much does it cost to go to space like Katy Perry?

Picture credit: Blue Origin Singer Katy Perry joined a Blue Origin flight on Monday alongside five other women, making headlines as part of the first all-female space crew in over 60 years. Blue Origin’s well-known New Shepard spacecraft can carry up to six passengers on a short journey beyond the Earth’s atmosphere, allowing them to […]