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Monday, September 22, 2025

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek surpasses ChatGPT on U.S. App Store rankings

Founded in 2023 in Hangzhou, DeepSeek represents a new wave of Chinese AI startups challenging the global status quo.

DeepSeek: China’s AI Game-Changer

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long been a topic of fascination, often seen as a distant promise. But in November 2022, OpenAI’s ChatGPT showed the...

Rising Stars and Surprises in the 2025 Oscars Nominations

The 2024 Academy Award nominations highlight strong performances and notable surprises amid industry challenges, with films like "The Brutalist" and "Emilia Pérez" leading the pack.

Refugees Returning Amid Political Shifts in Syria and Regional Tensions

Syrian refugees are returning home following the regime change in Syria, with UNHCR and international stakeholders emphasizing support for sustainable resettlement amidst ongoing regional challenges.

US Halts Foreign Aid with Exceptions for Israel and Egypt

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's memo halts most US foreign aid, sparking global concerns over humanitarian and strategic implications.

Awami League’s Future in Question Amidst Political Reforms in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s interim government announces the exclusion of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League from future elections, amid calls for reforms and speculation about new political parties.

WhatsApp group admin arrested in Pakpattan 

The FIR, dated January 23, reveals that the offensive post was uploaded using the mobile number of a group member.

Pakistan and Azerbaijan sign new deals to expand trade and defense

The session concluded with an announcement that the ninth Pakistan-Azerbaijan Joint Commission will be held in Baku in 2027.

British Muslim Network set to launch with high-profile backing

BMN is set to launch in February with the aim of representing British Muslim communities and fostering engagement with policymakers.

Saim, Shaheen, Haris make to the ICC ODI Team of Year

The ICC list mostly names players from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and West Indies. Notably, none of the Indian players made it to the list. 

Iraq’s parliament passes laws that allow child marriages

Under the proposed changes, clerics are empowered to rule on marriage cases based on their interpretation of Islamic law.

Pianist develops wearable tech to help him practice

The innovation comes from Shinichi Furuya, an accomplished pianist and scientist at Sony Computer Science Laboratories in Tokyo.