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Saudi Arabia ranks second globally in society awareness of AI
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ranked second in the world in societal awareness of artificial intelligence, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. A survey within the Artificial Intelligence Index, in its…
- India
Congress points to Adani Group’s alleged ‘China links’, questions ops in India
New Delhi: Firing a fresh salvo at the government, the Congress on Sunday pointed to Adani Group’s alleged China links and asked why the conglomerate is still being permitted to operate ports in…
- World
China launches military drills around Taiwan
Taipei: China announced on Saturday the starting of three days of military exercises around Taiwan, a move that comes just days after the island’s president met the US House Speaker in defiance…
- World
China sanctions US organisations for hosting Taiwan President Tsai during stopover
Beijing: China on Friday slapped sanctions on two American organisations that hosted Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen during her visit to the US and her meeting with the House Speaker, a day after…
- World
Macron counts on Xi to bring Russia to senses for ending Ukraine war
Beijing: Visiting French President Emmanuel Macron has asked his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping “to bring Russia to its senses” in an effort to end the ongoing war in Ukraine, according to media…
- World
China sanctions US organisations for hosting Taiwan President during stopover
Beijing: China on Friday slapped sanctions on two American organisations that hosted Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen during her visit to the US and her meeting with the House Speaker, a day after…
- India
Congress accuses Adani Group of having links with Chinese firm
New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday accused the Adani Group of having business links with a Chinese company in all its infrastructure projects in roads, railways, ports and airport sectors, saying it…
- World
India, China to account for half of global economic growth in 2023: IMF chief
Washington: The IMF chief on Thursday said that the world economy is expected to grow at less than 3 per cent this year, with India and China expected to account for half…
- Pakistan
Pakistan gets Saudi’s approval for USD 2 billion funding to secure IMF bailout
Islamabad: Cash-strapped Pakistan has received the nod for funding of up to USD 2 billion from Saudi Arabia, a move that will help the country secure the much-required bailout from the IMF,…
- World
India elected to UN statistical body; China suffers diplomatic rout
United Nations: In a sign of India’s diplomatic influence, it has been elected to the UN Statistical Commission and two other bodies while China suffered a diplomatic rout unable to get the…
- India
India now has third highest number of billionaires in the world
New Delhi: India, which has the third-most billionaires, with 169, had a more mixed year. Indian billionaires as a group – worth $675 billion – are $75 billion poorer than in 2022,…
- Pakistan
Pakistan-China Khunjerab Pass trade route opens after 3 years
Islamabad: In a major development for Pakistan-China trade relations, Khunjerab Pass, one of the pivotal trade routes between the two countries, has reopened after being shut down for almost three years due…
- World
‘Don’t help a villain’, China urges Japan not to back US tech restriction
Beijing: Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Sunday urged his Japanese counterpart Yoshimasa Hayashi not to “help a villain do evil” by backing the US tech restrictions against Beijing as the two…
- World
China’s loans to Africa worries World Bank President
London: World Bank President David Malpass has said he is concerned about some of the loans China has been making to developing economies in Africa, according to a media report. David Malpass…
- World
China granted visas to over 18,000 Indians since January: Diplomat
Kolkata: China has issued visas to over 18,000 Indians in the last three months, a Chinese diplomat said. Interacting with a group of journalists in Kolkata, Minister Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy…