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AI bubble or ‘revolution’? OpenAI’s big payday fuels debate
AI bubble or ‘revolution’? OpenAI’s big payday fuels debate
SAN FRANCISCO: Fear of missing out has rocketed the value of artificial intelligence companies, despite few signs as to when the technology will turn a profit, raising talk of AI overenthusiasm.
Liverpool stay top of Premier League as Arsenal, Man City win
Liverpool stay top of Premier League as Arsenal, Man City win
FOOTBALL: Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 1-0 to remain top of the Premier League as Arsenal and Manchester City came from behind to win yesterday (Oct 5).
Iran says its allies ‘will not back down’ in war with Israel
Iran says its allies ‘will not back down’ in war with Israel
TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader vowed in a rare address yesterday (Oct 4) that his allies around the region would keep fighting Israel, as he defended his country’s missile strike on its foe.
Man Utd’s Ten Hag faces make-or-break trip to Aston Villa
Man Utd’s Ten Hag faces make-or-break trip to Aston Villa
FOOTBALL: Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag desperately needs a reversal in his side’s Premier League fortunes on Sunday (Oct 6) against an Aston Villa team on a high after beating Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Singapore ex-minister jailed in rare graft trial
Singapore ex-minister jailed in rare graft trial
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean former minister was sentenced to 12 months in prison yesterday (Oct 3) for obstruction of justice and accepting illegal gifts in the city-state’s first political graft trial for nearly half a century.
Iran president vows ‘stronger’ response if Israel retaliates
Iran president vows ‘stronger’ response if Israel retaliates
TEHRAN: President Masoud Pezeshkian insisted yesterday (Oct 2) that Iran was “not looking for war” but pledged a stronger response if Israel retaliates for its missile attack.
World calls for restraint after Iran strikes Israel
World calls for restraint after Iran strikes Israel
TEHRAN: World leaders have urged Iran and Israel to step back from the brink after Tehran fired a barrage of rockets at its arch-rival.
Jasmine wins LPGA NW Arkansas title, Suteepat reigns in Taiwan
Jasmine wins LPGA NW Arkansas title, Suteepat reigns in Taiwan
GOLF: Thailand’s Jasmine Suwannapura eagled the second playoff hole to win the LPGA NW Arkansas Championship on Sunday (Sept 29), denying Lucy Li after a spectacular last-round duel.
Google to invest US$1bn in Thailand
Google to invest US$1bn in Thailand
BANGKOK: Google plans to invest US$1 billion (B32.4bn) to build digital infrastructure in Thailand, including a new data centre, the US tech giant has announced, saying the move would support 14,000 jobs in the kingdom.
Tottenham beat 10-man Man Utd to up pressure on Ten Hag
Tottenham beat 10-man Man Utd to up pressure on Ten Hag
FOOTBALL: Tottenham piled more pressure on Erik ten Hag’s position as Manchester United manager with a dominant 3-0 win at Old Trafford yesterday (Sept 29).
Japan’s next PM aims for snap election, stocks sink
Japan’s next PM aims for snap election, stocks sink
TOKYO: Japan’s incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba said today (Sept 30) he aimed to call snap elections for Oct 27, as equities plunged on a strong yen and fears that tax hikes are on the cards.
Liverpool go top after Man City held by Newcastle
Liverpool go top after Man City held by Newcastle
FOOTBALL: Manchester City felt the absence of star midfielder Rodri as the Premier League champions were held to a damaging 1-1 draw at Newcastle yesterday (Sept 28) as Liverpool went top with a 2-1 win at Wolves.
Harris vows migration crackdown, reform as she finally visits border
Harris vows migration crackdown, reform as she finally visits border
UNITED STATES: Kamala Harris pledged Friday (Sept 27) she would tighten the border and fix America's broken immigration system on her first visit to the US-Mexico frontier as a presidential candidate.
Israel defies ceasefire calls ahead of Netanyahu UN address
Israel defies ceasefire calls ahead of Netanyahu UN address
BEIRUT: Israel rejected a push by allies for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon and vowed to keep fighting Hezbollah militants “until victory”, ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s expected address to the UN General Assembly today (Sept 27).
Harris surprises many with pro-gun stance
Harris surprises many with pro-gun stance
WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris packs a gun - and wants Americans to know it.
Pope offers refuge to Myanmar’s jailed Suu Kyi
Pope offers refuge to Myanmar’s jailed Suu Kyi
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis has offered to give refuge on Vatican territory to Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Italian media said yesterday (Sept 24).
World leaders gather at UN as Mideast tensions explode
World leaders gather at UN as Mideast tensions explode
NEW YORK: Escalating clashes between Israel and Hezbollah threatened to overshadow US President Joe Biden’s final appearance at the UN’s signature annual event today (Sept 24) as diplomats scrambled to avert an all-out regional war.
Rohingya refugees detail worsening violence in Myanmar
Rohingya refugees detail worsening violence in Myanmar
COX’S BAZAR, BANGLADESH: Rohingya refugee Syed fled Myanmar for a second time last month, after he was forced to fight alongside the military that drove his family out of their homeland years earlier.
Norris hails his ‘mega’ McLaren after dominant win at Singapore
Norris hails his ‘mega’ McLaren after dominant win at Singapore
FORMULA ONE: Lando Norris hailed his “mega” McLaren after a dominant victory at the Singapore Grand Prix yesterday (Sept 22) closed the Formula One championship gap on Max Verstappen, who came a distant second.
Stones salvages point for Man City against 10-man Arsenal
Stones salvages point for Man City against 10-man Arsenal
FOOTBALL: John Stones’ 98th minute equaliser salvaged a 2-2 draw for Manchester City against 10-man Arsenal in a bad-tempered clash between the two favourites for the Premier League title yesterday (Sept 22).