Khawaja Asif Warns Makkah Defence Pact Could Be Activated

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has stated that the defence pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia could come into force if Houthis continue to launch attacks on Saudi Arabia or if the Yemen conflict spills over. Asif told a local TV station the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement has committed the three nations to acting if any of them were attacked… Continue reading Khawaja Asif Warns Makkah Defence Pact Could Be Activated

Oil Prices Near $100 as Middle East Attacks Raise Supply Risks

Brent crude futures rose 1.4 per cent, to US$99.33 a barrel by 0212 GMT on Wednesday. PHOTO: REUTERS

The oil price rose for a fourth consecutive session Wednesday, closing close to $100 per barrel as renewed combat in the Middle East raised new worries about potential disruptions to global supply. Brent crude futures rose 1.4 per cent to $99.33 a barrel by 0212 GMT, as US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 1.4 per cent to $94.34 a… Continue reading Oil Prices Near $100 as Middle East Attacks Raise Supply Risks

Singapore Minister Says AI Is Changing Jobs Rather Than Replacing Them Entirely

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SINGAPORE: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly replacing some work tasks but not jobs in most cases, Singapore’s Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Monday. AI was altering working practices, and not creating mass unemployment, Ong said at the National University of Singapore’s annual Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum. Some organisations are using AI to automate tasks that used to be… Continue reading Singapore Minister Says AI Is Changing Jobs Rather Than Replacing Them Entirely

Nepali Woman Rescued Alive 10 Days After Flood Buried Her Home

A 64-year-old woman was rescued alive in the NUWAKOT area of Nepal, 10 days after a huge flood buried her house with mud and debris. Members of Armed Police Force clearing the disaster hit area discovered Chandrika Shrestha on Saturday in Betrawati of Nuwakot district of Nepal. Rescuers pulled the woman out of the buried house, covered in mud. Later,… Continue reading Nepali Woman Rescued Alive 10 Days After Flood Buried Her Home