Pakistan condemns drone strike on UAE nuclear plant, calls it ‘grave violation’ of international law

Says such reckless actions carry potentially catastrophic, irreversible consequences for human life Police officers stand guard at the main entry gate of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad on January 18, 2024. Photo: File Pakistan on Monday condemned the drone attack on the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying that…

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Apple tries again on AI, turns to Google for help

Apple’s more deliberate pace in entering the AI frenzy has won praise from some analysts Apple and the Alphabet-owned Google are two of several tech companies that regularly issue warnings to users when they determine they may have been targeted by state-backed hackers. PHOTO: REUTERS Apple unveiled an artificial intelligence overhaul for the iPhone on…

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PM vows stronger EU investment ties

A European Union business delegation calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening trade and investment ties with the EU. The premier expressed the resolve during a meeting with a high-level EU trade and business delegation in the federal capital, according…

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Sabalenka seeks to set down marker

Aryna Sabalenka crashed out of the Italian Open against Sorana Cirstea in the third round. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Aryna Sabalenka looked unbeatable when the clay-court season got underway last month, but now as the world number one arrives in Paris for her latest tilt at winning Roland Garros, her dominance of the women’s game has…

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PMDC has admission powers: SHC

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has declared that setting admission criteria for medical colleges, including minimum marks for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT), falls within the domain of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC). The provincial high court issued this order as it dismissed a petition seeking reduction in the…

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Germany reach World Cup last 32

TORONTO: Germany reached the World Cup knockout phase for the first time since 2014 with a dramatic come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday. Substitute Deniz Undav scored twice, including the crucial goal four minutes into injury time, triggering a massive roar from the overwhelmingly pro-German crowd of 43,000 in Toronto. Germany had not…

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‘I’m leaving Liverpool among Europe’s elite’

Arne Slot expects Liverpool’s new signings to keep improving. Photo: AFP LONDON: Arne Slot says he is leaving Liverpool “exactly where it belongs: amongst Europe’s elite”, in an emotional letter to fans after his sacking as head coach. The Dutchman was fired on Saturday, 12 months after winning the Premier League, following a miserable title defence which…

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