Young People Turn to Prescription Drugs for Social Anxiety as Experts Warn of Serious Risks
LONDON: Some young people are turning to prescription medicines bought illegally online as an alternative to alcohol when trying to cope with social anxiety, raising concerns among health experts about the risks of unsupervised drug use. Matt, a 22-year-old warehouse worker from northern England whose name has been changed, said social gatherings were once extremely […]
Trump Delays 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods for Three Days as Trade Deal Nears
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has delayed the introduction of new 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods for three days, saying the pause would give the United States and Canada additional time to finalise a potential trade agreement. Trump announced the decision on social media shortly before the new tariffs were scheduled […]
White House Attacks CNN Reporter After Question About Trump Aide
WASHINGTON: The White House has sharply criticised CNN reporter Kristen Holmes after she questioned US President Donald Trump about his relationship with White House aide Natalie Harp, triggering another public clash between the administration and a female journalist. The confrontation occurred during an Oval Office event honouring a teenage lifeguard who had rescued a child […]
Babar Azam to Miss First England Test Due to Finger Injury
LEEDS: Pakistan captain and star batter Babar Azam will miss the opening Test of the three-match series against England after suffering a finger injury, head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed confirmed on Tuesday. Pakistan will face England in the first Test at Headingley in Leeds from August 19, with Salman Ali Agha set to lead the national […]
Supreme Court Orders Imran Khan’s Transfer to Shifa Hospital for Medical Treatment
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered authorities to transfer Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital for medical assessment and treatment until September 16. A three-member bench headed by Justice Shahid Waheed, with Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim as members, issued the interim order while […]
Meta Faces Major US Trial Over Alleged Harm to Young Users
SAN FRANCISCO: Meta is facing one of its most significant legal challenges yet over allegations that its social media platforms have targeted and harmed children and teenagers, with a major jury trial set to begin Tuesday. The case stems from a lawsuit filed in 2023 by 30 US states, including California and New York. The […]
Alibaba AI Models Outpace Meta and Google in Downloads, Anthropic Tops $11.5B Revenue
BEIJING: Alibaba’s artificial intelligence models have surpassed 3 billion downloads, putting the Chinese technology giant ahead of Meta and Google on the same metric and highlighting the rapidly growing adoption of AI models around the world. The milestone underscores Alibaba’s expanding presence in the highly competitive artificial intelligence market, where technology companies are racing to […]
Ukraine Launches Large-Scale Drone Attack on Moscow as Russia Bombards Kyiv
KYIV/MOSCOW: Ukraine has launched a large-scale drone attack targeting Moscow, while Russia continued its bombardment of Kyiv, highlighting the ongoing intensity of the conflict between the two countries. The latest exchange of attacks comes as both sides continue to use drones and missiles against military and strategic targets, with major cities remaining vulnerable to strikes. […]
Iran Demands Qatar Release Three Pilots, Doha Denies Detaining Them
TEHRAN/DOHA: Iran has demanded that Qatar release three Iranian pilots it claims were captured after their fighter jets crashed during the Middle East war, while Doha has categorically denied detaining any Iranian pilots. General Mohammad Bagherzadeh of the Iranian armed forces said three Iranian pilots were allegedly captured alive by Qatari forces after their Su-24 […]
Iran Calls on US to Accept Defeat as Trump Warns of Higher Fuel Prices Amid War
DUBAI/CAIRO/GARDEN CITY: Iran has called on the United States to accept defeat as tensions over the ongoing war remain high, while US President Donald Trump described Tehran as a “very evil” country and warned Americans to prepare for continued high fuel prices. Efforts toward peace talks remain stalled, while commercial shipping through the strategically vital […]