Nato chief says Russian victory over Ukraine would have costly impact on alliance’s credibility

Swiss defense minister Viola Amherd meets Nato secretary general Mark Rutte,left, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland (Credits: AP) BRUSSELS: Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte warned on Thursday that a Russian victory over Ukraine would undermine the dissuasive force of the world’s biggest military alliance and that its credibility could cost trillions to restore.Nato …

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Spain Court Ruling Parental Leave: Spain court rules single mother has right to same leave as couple

This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. MADRID: A Spanish court has ruled that a single mother has the right to the parental leave a partner would have been due if she had one, effectively doubling her leave, according to a decision seen by AFP on Thursday.The unidentified woman asked to be …

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Zombie Star’s Mysterious Spiky Filaments Baffle Astronomers in New Discovery

A strange and ancient supernova remnant, located roughly 6,500 light-years away from Earth, has been puzzling scientists. The remnant, known as Pa 30, surrounds a zombie star cloaked in sulfur filaments stretching across three light-years. Skywatchers first documented the explosion in 1181, but its spiky filaments and structure have only recently been studied in detail. …

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Iconic Australian brand Rivers to shut down operations, leaving over 600 jobless

The iconic Australian footwear and clothing brand Rivers, which traces its legacy back to 1863, is set to shut down all 136 of its stores, leaving more than 600 employees without jobs, ABC news reported.The announcement comes after a failed attempt to sell the business, marking the end of an era for the brand that …

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ELIZA Resurrected: World’s First Chatbot Revived After 60 Years

ELIZA, a chatbot developed in the 1960s and recognised as the world’s first, has been revived using long-lost computer code found in archival records. Originally created by MIT professor Joseph Weizenbaum, ELIZA was designed as a conversational program capable of mimicking a psychotherapist’s interactions. The project, conducted by researchers and archivists, marks a milestone in …

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Freedom Of Speech In Pakistan: Pakistani government proposes sweeping controls on social media

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s opposition said on Thursday the government is seeking to further suppress freedom of speech a day after it proposed sweeping controls on social media that could include blocking platforms and sending users to prison for spreading disinformation. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, introduced in the National Assembly by Law Minister Azam Nazeer …

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iQOO 14 Series, Neo 11 Battery Details Leak; iQOO 14 Pro Reportedly in Development

iQOO launched the flagship iQOO 13 in December 2024 and the rumour mill suggests its successor may already be in development. A tipster has shared select details of the iQOO 14 series, which is speculated to include a ‘Pro’ variant this year. The purported iQOO 14 Pro may have a new camera as the differentiating …

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Elon Musk: Pakistan lawmakers seek Musk apology before Starlink approval

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan senators are demanding an apology from billionaire Elon Musk, a lawmaker told AFP on Thursday, accusing him of “anti-Pakistan propaganda” as he seeks regulatory approval for his Starlink service in the country.Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service has applied for a licence to operate in Pakistan but is awaiting clearance before users will be …

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Asus Chromebook CR Series With Up to Intel N250 CPUs Unveiled: See Specifications

Asus Chromebook CR series was unveiled Wednesday with up to Intel N250 processors. The lineup includes laptops with 11.6-inch and 12.2-inch display options, which come with Corning Gorilla Glass protection and stylus support. They are claimed to be “tailored to meet the needs of K-12 students.” They are equipped with up to 360-degree flippable hinges and …

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