Author: Kumail Mehdi

RIYADH: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to engage in discussions aimed at resolving conflicts involving Israeli military operations and Iran-backed groups in Gaza and Lebanon. “I hope that these talks will lead to better conditions for Palestine and Lebanon and contribute to establishing peace in the region,” Araghchi said during his arrival in Riyadh, as reported by Iranian state television. Earlier that day, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei stated on platform X that Araghchi’s visit aimed at halting “the Israeli regime’s genocide & aggression” and alleviating the suffering of the people in Gaza…

On Thursday, Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Investment, Sheikh Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz Al Faleh, praised the strong ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, stating that there are “no limits” to the potential for economic collaboration between the two countries. A high-level Saudi delegation, led by Minister Al Faleh, arrived in Islamabad on a three-day official visit. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that agreements worth approximately $2 billion would be signed during this visit, including trade, investment deals, and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). The Saudi delegation plans to visit the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) to discuss investment opportunities across…

Paris – Artificial intelligence, once on the fringes of scientific research, has stepped into the spotlight with two Nobel prizes awarded in a single week, signaling its growing importance. Long overlooked and underfunded, AI now seems to have arrived in full force. On Tuesday, Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield won the Nobel Prize in Physics for their foundational work in modern AI. Just a day later, David Baker, John Jumper, and Demis Hassabis were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for using AI to unlock the mysteries of protein structures. While the chemistry award was somewhat expected, the physics win…

Nicholas Pryor, a seasoned actor with notable roles in “Beverly Hills, 90210,” “General Hospital,” and “Risky Business,” has passed away at the age of 89. His agent, Susan Tolar Walters, confirmed that Pryor died of cancer on October 7. Throughout a nearly seven-year career, Pryor appeared in numerous soap operas, including NBC’s “Another World” in 1964 and CBS’ “The Nurses” during the ’60s. In the late ’90s and early 2000s, he portrayed Victor Collins, the father of Dr. Kevin Collins (played by Jon Lindstrom), in both “General Hospital” and its spinoff “Port Charles.” Another standout role came in the 1990s…

WASHINGTON — A new startup founded by a financial services entrepreneur is taking a fresh approach to space-based solar power (SBSP), aiming to make it more scalable and cost-effective than previous ideas. On Oct. 9, Aetherflux announced its plan to create a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit to gather solar energy and transmit it to Earth via infrared lasers. The company aims to showcase this technology with a small satellite launch by early 2026. This concept marks a shift from traditional SBSP designs, which typically involved large solar arrays in geostationary orbit. Earlier systems proposed transmitting power through…

World Mental Health Day is observed every year on October 10 as part of a global campaign to raise mental health awareness and promote support for mental health initiatives. Led by the World Health Organization (WHO), the day emphasizes the importance of mental well-being for individuals, communities, and workplaces. When feelings of anxiety or stress overwhelm you, it can be difficult to focus or stay grounded. Life may seem more challenging with nothing working out. If you’re facing these struggles, don’t worry—meditation can help. Let’s explore mental health and how meditation can benefit your well-being. World Mental Health Day 2024:…

Arda Guler, the 19-year-old Turkish football prodigy, is reportedly contemplating leaving Real Madrid after facing challenges securing regular playtime this season. Guler, who moved to Real Madrid in 2023 for $22 million, is growing increasingly frustrated with his limited role under coach Carlo Ancelotti. This situation has fueled speculation about his future, with Fenerbahce potentially offering him a route back to Türkiye. Arda Guler’s Frustrations Over Lack of Playing Time at Real Madrid Guler has struggled to gain consistent minutes on the pitch despite his immense potential. So far this season, he has featured in 10 matches, accumulating just 291…

A human skull from Nagaland, India, has been removed from an auction in the UK following significant backlash from the tribal community. The skull, described as a “19th-century horned Naga human skull,” was part of a collection of over 20 items involving human remains scheduled for auction by Swan Fine Art in Tetsworth, Oxfordshire. The decision to withdraw the skull came after intervention from the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), a group composed of church leaders and civil society members from Nagaland. The FNR condemned the practice of selling Indigenous ancestral remains, labelling it as dehumanizing and exploitative for “curious…

MediaTek has officially introduced the Dimensity 9400, its most advanced mobile chipset. Manufactured using TSMC’s 3nm process, the company claims this latest chipset offers “up to 40 percent more power efficiency” than its predecessor. The octa-core chipset includes a 3.62GHz ARM Cortex-X295 core, three ARM Cortex-X4 cores, and four Cortex-A720 cores. While the Cortex-X295 is a new addition, the other two cores were revealed last year at Computex. MediaTek asserts that this new configuration provides a 35 per cent boost in single-core performance and a 28 per cent increase in multi-core performance compared to the previous model. On the graphics…

According to the government’s main information office, China’s finance ministry is set to announce fiscal stimulus plans to boost the economy during a highly anticipated news conference on Saturday. This move indicates a shift toward more aggressive policies to stimulate growth. The announcement follows a media briefing by the country’s top economic planner on Tuesday, which disappointed investors as officials did not introduce significant new measures to stabilize the economy. Finance Minister Lan Fo’an will be at the press conference, as the State Council Information Office noted. The theme will focus on “intensifying countercyclical adjustment of fiscal policy to promote…