Soccer - Former Manchester United manager Ferguson to leave ambassador role
There have been job cuts virtually across the board at United as part of cost-saving measures at the club.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Japan's new PM Ishiba set to be formally anointed, unveil cabinet
Ishiba won a close-fought contest to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party last week, is virtually assured of being formerly designated premier due to his party's majority in parliament.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Ghostbots: AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious threat to mental health
Using deep fake technology, AI software can create an interactive virtual representation of deceased person by using their digital content.
Sat May 18 2024
North Korea laundered $147.5 million in stolen crypto in March, say UN experts
North Korea laundered the money via virtual currency platform Tornado Cash after stealing it last year from a cryptocurrency exchange.
Wed May 15 2024
INSIGHT - Russian programmers play 'cat and mouse' game to outsmart censors
Moscow has banned foreign social media sites, opposition media outlets.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Israeli military intelligence head resigns over Oct. 7 attack failures
The attack badly tarnished the reputation of the Israeli military and intelligence services, previously seen as virtually unbeatable.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Meta oversight board reviews handling of AI-created celebrity porn
Advances in AI technology have made fabricated images, audio clips and videos virtually indistinguishable from real human-created content.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Artists can expose the reality behind AI
Art is based on life, and AI doesn't have one. That's why the art community is uniquely well-positioned to show the limitations of AI.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Ayodhya: Religious spectacle to mark Modi's opening of Ram temple
The construction of the temple is also being seen as virtual launch of Narendra Modi's re-election campaign for elections due by May.
Mon Jan 22 2024
Bangladesh turnout low in election set to keep Hasina in power
Rights groups have warned of virtual one-party rule by Hasina's Awami League.
Sun Jan 07 2024
AI Elvis to make virtual reality comeback in London show
Elvis Evolution will use AI and holographic projection, augmented reality and live theatre to recreate events in Presley's life and music.
Fri Jan 05 2024
Little election fizz in Bangladesh as prime minister set for another term
Rights groups warn the country of 170 million is heading for virtual one-party rule, after the boycott by the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
Fri Jan 05 2024
US, China top military officials speak for first time in over a year
The top U.S. military officer held a virtual meeting with his Chinese counterpart on Thursday, the Pentagon said, in the first such conversation in over a year.
Fri Dec 22 2023
This year 'virtually certain' to be warmest in 125,000 years, EU scientists say
The heat is a result of continued greenhouse gas emissions from human activity, combined with the emergence of the El Nino weather pattern.
Fri Nov 10 2023
How virtual humans might help our lonely elderly
Intelligent virtual human companions could help address the social isolation felt by many older people.
Sat Oct 07 2023
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024