OpenAI CEO warns that ‘societal misalignments’ could make artificial intelligence dangerous

Dubai, Feb 13 (AP) The CEO of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said Tuesday that the dangers that keep him awake at night regarding artificial intelligence are...

Doctors visiting a Gaza hospital are stunned by the war’s toll on Palestinian children

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza, 28 Mar: An international team of doctors visiting a hospital in central Gaza was prepared for the worst. But the gruesome...

Police: Ecuadorian prison clash leaves at least 52 dead

Quito, Nov 13 (AP) Clashes inside Ecuador's largest prison early Saturday left at least 52 inmates dead in the latest violence to hit the...

Nigeria’s government and union workers launch a new nationwide strike over decades-high inflation

ABUJA, 27 Feb: Nigeria’s government and union workers began a new nationwide strike Tuesday that threatened to shut down key services while people are...

China launches six satellites with its new solid propellant rocket

Beijing, Jul 27 (PTI) : China on Wednesday successfully launched six new satellites into space with its new solid-propellant rocket, which made its debut...

Jurassic-Era ‘Winged Lizard’ Unearthed In Chile

Santiago, Sep 11 (AFP): Chilean scientists have announced the discovery of the first-ever southern hemisphere remains of a type of Jurassic-era "winged lizard" known...

US renews warning it’s obligated to defend the Philippines after its new clash with...

MANILA, Philippines, 18 Jun: The United States renewed a warning Tuesday that it’s obligated to defend its close treaty ally a day after Filipino...

UN Security Council not ‘suitable place’ to discuss South China Sea issue: China

Beijing, Aug 11 (PTI) Faced with scathing criticism from the US of its expansive claims over the disputed South China Sea at a UN...

Ukraine pushes for Western fighter jets after tank deals

KYIV, Ukraine , Jan 01 (AP) — Ukraine won support Tuesday from Baltic nations and Poland in its quest to obtain Western fighter jets,...

China says will ‘safeguard interests’ over balloon shootdown

BEIJING, 7 Feb: China said Tuesday it will “resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests” over the shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy...

India-Bhutan development cooperation unique, prompted by moral principles and emotional bonds: Jaishankar

Thimphu, Apr 29 (PTI) The India-Bhutan relationship is based on a genuine concern for each other's welfare and interests, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar...

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi convicted in further blow to democracy

Bangkok, Dec 6 (AP) Aung San Suu Kyi, the civilian leader of Myanmar who was ousted in a de facto coup this year, was...

New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern, an icon to many, to step down

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, 19 Jan: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who became a global icon of the left and exemplified a new style...

Experts warn that 755,000 people at risk of famine in the coming months in...

CAIRO, 28 Jun (AP) — International experts portrayed a grim picture for war-torn Sudan in a report Thursday warning that 755,000 people are facing...

Southern China faces heavy floods, and landslides kill at least 9

BEIJING, 18 Jun: Southern China was reeling Tuesday from heavy rains that triggered landslides killing at least nine people, knocking out power for entire...

At least 10 dead and 10 missing as landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s...

Padang, 9 Mar: Torrential rains have triggered flash floods and a landslide on Indonesia's Sumatra island, killing at least 10 people and leaving 10...

China hints at providing financial aid to Taliban controlled Afghanistan

Beijing, Aug 23 (PTI) China on Monday hinted at stepping up financial assistance to the Taliban controlled Afghanistan, saying it will play a positive...

China unveils world’s fastest high-speed train prototype

Beijing, 29 Dec: China on Sunday unveiled an updated model of its high-speed bullet train which its manufacturer claims reached speeds of 450 kmph...

Need to raise voice together against unilateral attempts to change status quo: PM Modi...

Hiroshima, May 21 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he views the current situation in Ukraine as an issue of humanity and...

China sees record rains, heat as weather turns volatile

BEIJING , Jun 5 (AP) — From the snowcapped peaks of Tibet to the tropical island of Hainan, China is sweltering under the worst...