Rescuers in central Laos battle heavy rains and equipment issues to save two individuals trapped in a cave flooded by flash floods.
Pakistan
The initial group of Pakistani pilgrims has started departing Makkah as post-Hajj flights commence, marking the conclusion of the 2026 pilgrimage season.
In California’s jungle primary system, Republicans are unexpectedly leading the race for governor, challenging the state’s Democratic stronghold.
SPORTS
Germany aims to rebound in the 2026 World Cup under coach Julian Nagelsmann, showcasing a revitalized squad after early exits in previous tournaments.
Algeria names squad for FIFA World Cup including midfielders Bentaleb, Aouar, Gouiri; goalkeeper Benbot recalled amid injury concerns.
BUSINESS
The State Bank of Pakistan alerts public on counterfeit Rs5,000 notes and provides guidelines to distinguish genuine currency from fake ones.
Technology
Experts caution that conversations with AI chatbots may be exploited, raising privacy and security concerns for users worldwide.
Swiss scientists conduct tests on the ANYmal robot to evaluate its autonomous capabilities for future Mars exploration missions.
The European Union has directed Meta to revoke its new AI-related fee on WhatsApp, citing violations of antitrust regulations and unfair market practices.
Leaked financial data from Rockstar Games reveals reasons behind the delayed PC launch of GTA6, highlighting strategic and development challenges.
TSMC states that ongoing war will not affect its material supply chain in the near term, ensuring stable semiconductor production.
Leaked Rockstar revenue data shows 97% of GTA Online’s weekly earnings come from consoles, explaining the delayed PC launch of GTA6 set for November 19.
Legal experts caution that AI chatbot interactions, unlike lawyer discussions, lack privilege and can be admitted as evidence in court cases.
Bluesky experienced a significant feed outage on April 16, affecting users in the US, UK, and Europe, disrupting Home and Explore timelines due to upstream s…
Health
Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda have reached 263, with 43 deaths as health officials struggle to contain the Bundibugyo strain.