ISLAMABAD: Pakistan conducted retaliatory strikes on what it called “terrorist hideouts” inside Iran on Thursday, the Pakistani foreign ministry announced, in response to an attack by Tehran against alleged militants within its territory in which Islamabad said two children were killed. The strikes are the highest-profile cross-border attacks in recent years and come amid growing … Read more
RIYADH: Officials in Saudi Arabia have issued new guidelines on the safe use of generative artificial intelligence tools.The move by the Saudi Data and AI Authority is aimed at helping government agencies — and consequently companies and individuals — to keep up to date with the rapid developments taking place in digital technology.Generative AI can … Read more
ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST: All is on track for African football’s biennial showpiece, the Africa Cup of Nations, according to organizers in the Ivory Coast who are confident their security measures will prevent a repeat of the tragedy that overshadowed the 2022 edition in Cameroon. Ivory Coast may be one of the heavyweights in African football but … Read more
Al-Ittihad’s FIFA Club World Cup campaign ended on Friday with a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Al-Ahly in their second-round clash in Jeddah. Thousands of the Egyptian side’s supporters were on their feet for much of the 90 minutes at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium, as their team ultimately proved to be too … Read more
Callum Wilson promises Newcastle United ‘blood, sweat and tears’ for AC Milan Champions League clash NEWCASTLE: Callum Wilson wants his Newcastle United teammates to leave their “blood, sweat and tears” on the park as they bid to make the knockout rounds of the Champions League for the first time in their history. Only three points … Read more
RIYADH: The UAE has agreed to initiate negotiations with Australia to establish a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, according to its foreign trade minister. Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi announced in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the country is poised to enhance its global trade network by strengthening its ties with Australia. This … Read more