Several families in Afghanistan are criticizing the content broadcast by domestic television channels. According to them, domestic media have dedicated almost their entire airtime to Taliban-related news and programs, leaving no room for educational, entertainment, or recreational content. These families say they have no motivation to turn on the television at all. Meanwhile, several child rights activists are warning that this situation could hurt the intellectual and psychological development of children. Zainab (pseudonym), a mother, says: “Every time I turn on the television for my children, there is nothing to watch except news related to the Taliban. There are no…
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Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters battled a blaze at an automobile salvage yard in Pacoima on Sunday. The fire was first reported at around 5:40 p.m. in the 12400 block of W. Montague Street, LAFD officials said in a news release. Upon arrival, firefighters found the one-story commercial building and multiple vehicles that had caught fire under a carport near the structure. Aerial footage showed crews fighting the flames from extended ladders. The cause of the fire was not immediately known and no injuries were reported. Source link
Banking giant Citi has debuted a platform to let it launch artificial intelligence agents throughout the company. The agents created through the new Arc platform “enhance human judgment by taking on tasks such as research, synthesis, preparation, and execution,” Citi said in its announcement last week, thus “reducing manual effort and accelerating how teams operate day to day.” The announcement cites the example of a banker in Citi’s wealth division who might spend hours preparing for a client meeting, while a team of AI agents can do that work “proactively” and deliver the information as needed. “By eliminating hours of…
Two River, LLC (“Two River”) and Vida Ventures (“Vida”), both part of the Bellco Health ecosystem, today acknowledged the announced acquisition of Candid Therapeutics (“Candid”), a privately held clinical-stage biotechnology company redefining the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases through novel T-cell engagers (TCEs), by UCB (Euronext: UCB), a global biopharmaceutical company, for up to $2.2 billion, including $2.0 billion upfront. Two River and Vida played central roles in the creation and early development of Candid. Two River, together with Third Rock Ventures, helped found Candid, continuing Two River’s consistent track record of founding and scaling innovative biotechnology companies as…
Wu Yize could become only the second Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship after establishing a 10-7 lead over Shaun Murphy on Sunday.A fiercely contested opening session at the Crucible Theatre saw both players end all square at 4-4. Wu, ranked 10th in the world, hit the ground running in the second session with breaks of 82 and 103 to move two frames ahead.Murphy, the world No 8, registered his first frame of the evening session with a break of 72, but his opponent duly responded with another two frames of his own, including a break of 89…
May 4, 2026BEIJING – China has imposed a ban barring any recognition, enforcement, or compliance with United States sanctions targeting five Chinese companies over their alleged involvement in Iranian petroleum transactions, according to a notice issued by the Ministry of Commerce on Saturday.The prohibition order took effect immediately and applies to sanctions imposed by US executive order 13902, executive order 13846, and related measures.A ministry spokesperson said in a separate statement that the move aims to safeguard China’s sovereignty, security, and development interests while protecting the legitimate rights of Chinese citizens, legal persons, and other entities.The US sanctions, based on…
Mumbai: Summer is under way and heat waves are being reported in many parts of the country already. The 16th Finance Commission has recommended that heatwaves be notified as national disasters. The move could unlock central funding to states battling heatwaves and also make way for compensation for people who suffered death or injury due to heat.If the recommendation is accepted, its implementation could also come with challenges. In India, a heatwave is declared by the India Meteorological Department. If there is a heat stroke death but a ‘heatwave’ is not declared by the IMD in that region on that…
Thailand’s tourism sector, a key driver of economic growth, faces increasing headwinds from both external and domestic pressures. Promoting sustainability through green financing has emerged as an important way to strengthen tourism-related industries. Green solutions for hotels The Bank of Thailand recently launched an initiative called “Green Solutions for Hotels” aimed at supporting the sector’s transition to environmental sustainability. The project is designed to enhance the competitiveness of local operators amid growing global and domestic challenges. Speaking at the programme launch last month, Roong Mallikamas, deputy governor of the central bank, said the initiative forms part of a broader effort…
Tanker said hit by unknown projectiles off UAE’s Fujairah The Times of Israel Source link
The cheapest countries to visit from Delhi this June offer a chance to pack a lot into a short, affordable escape. Thailand greets travellers with lush mangroves, paddy fields and vibrant cultural events like the Phi Ta Khon Festival. Nepal in June makes for an off-beat experience, dodging the crowds and going temple-hopping through Kathmandu Valley’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, diving into servings of dahi-chiura (yoghurt and beaten rice) during the paddy harvest festivals or immersing yourself in one of its many wellness retreats. Malaysia, by contrast, is all bright and sunny, perfect for a coastal getaway, to go snorkelling…