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January 12, 2025

Saudi Arabia presses top E.U. diplomats to lift sanctions on Syria after Assad’s fall
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia urged top European diplomats at a gathering Sunday to lift sanctions against Syria to boost rebuilding the country and its economy after last month’s overthrow of President Bashar Assad. European and Middle Eastern diplomats met here in the Saudi capital to discuss Syria’s future. The U.S. and European countries have…
Everything You Need to Know About Its Cost in Pakistan
The Haval H6 2025 stands as one of the most feature-packed crossover SUVs in Pakistan. Renowned as the country’s first hybrid SUV, it offers a seamless blend of performance, safety, and aesthetics, making it a compelling choice for enthusiasts. The base model of the Haval H6 is priced at Rs9.18 million, with flexible installment plans…
Security forces kill 9 terrorists in northwestern Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) — Nine terrorists were killed during two intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwestern Pakistan, the milit said on Sunday. The security forces conducted the operations in the North Waziristan district of the province on the reported presence of terrorists, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the…
China’s smartphone giants are redefining AI — at a cost to privacy
Vivian Toh is the chief editor of TechTechChina, a Chinese tech news startup. In June 2024, Apple unveiled Apple Intelligence, an on-device AI system that rebranded Siri into a more intuitive assistant. Yet in China, Apple’s “revolution” move barely caused a ripple. Here, on-device models have been transforming the smartphone experience for years. Local players…
What we know about L.A. fires, maps, what caused it, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted Tuesday and roared across the Los Angeles area, destroying hundreds of homes and killing at least 16 people, including some who died trying to prevent the fires from engulfing their homes. A Los Angeles County fire official said an untold number of…
SAG-AFTRA pledges significant funds for Los Angeles Wildfire relief efforts
SAG-AFTRA has pledged $1 million for fire relief following wildfires in affected areas. The announcement was made after postponing the in-person nomination ceremony. The donated funds will be used to assist members who lost their homes in the fires. SAG-AFTRA has pledged $1 million for fire relief as flames rapidly spread through the affected areas.…
9th Armed Forces Veterans’ Day to be celebrated at Tanda Artillery Brigade in Akhnoor
New Delhi [India], Janu 12 (ANI): The 9th Armed Forces Veterans’ Day will be celebrated at Tanda Artillery Brigade in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor district on Janu 14, a release said on Sunday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be attending the event along with JK Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Chief of…
Investors brace for ‘slow-burn’ yuan weakening in 2025
SHANGHAI/HONG KONG — Investors are bracing for a gradual weakening of the Chinese yuan against the U.S. dollar as the Chinese central bank’s aim of keeping the currency stable faces pressure from rapidly falling domestic interest rates and the looming threat of tariffs by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. A change of tone in recent policy…
15 killed in an explosion and fire at a gas station in central Yemen
CAIRO — An explosion at a gas station triggered a massive fire in central Yemen, killing at least 15 people, health officials said Sunday. The explosion occurred Saturday at the Zaher district in the province of Bayda, the Houthi rebel-run Health Ministry said in a statement. At least 67 others were injured, including 40 in critical condition.…