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Meet Amar Subramanya, Apple's New Vice President Of AI

Arun Subramanya will report to Apple's software chief Craig Federighi, who oversees key areas, including foundation models, machine-learning research, search and knowledge and AI infrastructure.

Published on: 02.12.2025 05:18
China, Japan In Fresh Incident Around Disputed Islands

The Japanese-administered Senkaku Islands, known as the Diaoyu in China, have been a regular flashpoint between the two nations over the decades.

Published on: 02.12.2025 05:17
Brazilian Teenager, Who Wanted To Work With Animals, Mauled To Death By Lion At Zoo

The zoo was closed temporarily for investigation, and authorities have ruled out euthanising the lion.

Published on: 02.12.2025 02:54
Rawalpindi Braces For Mega Protest By Imran Khan Supporters, Gatherings Banned

Amid continued rumours about the death of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan and fears of unrest, the government has imposed Section 144 in Rawalpindi, banning public gatherings. The move comes amid planned protests by Khan's PTI demanding access to him.

Published on: 02.12.2025 02:22
Venezuelan Parliament Suspends Session On US Attacks Investigation

Venezuela's National Assembly on Monday suspended an extraordinary session to debate forming a commission to investigate deadly attacks ordered by the US administration against vessels suspected of drug trafficking off Venezuela's coast.

Published on: 02.12.2025 00:37
Apple Names Amar Subramanya As New Vice President Of AI

Apple on Monday named veteran researcher Amar Subramanya as its vice president of AI, replacing John Giannandrea.

Published on: 01.12.2025 23:52
Don't Want "A Slave's Peace": Venezuela's Maduro On US Military Threat

Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," President Nicolas Maduro told thousands of supporters Monday about a US military deployment he said has been "testing" his country for months.

Published on: 01.12.2025 23:00
Amid US-Backed Peace Talks, Russia Claims Capture Of Ukraine's Pokrovsk

Russia said Monday its forces had captured the city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, a key military logistics hub, as well as the city of Vovchansk in the northeast.

Published on: 01.12.2025 22:48
US Court Disqualifies Ex-Trump Lawyer Alina Habba As New Jersey Prosecutor

A US appeals court on Monday struck down an attempt by President Donald Trump to bypass the customary Senate confirmation process and appoint his former personal lawyer to a post as a top federal prosecutor.

Published on: 01.12.2025 21:42
Son Of 'El Chapo' Pleads Guilty In US Drug Trafficking Prosecution

A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" pleaded guilty Monday to US drug trafficking charges, months after his brother entered a plea deal.

Published on: 01.12.2025 20:58
US Sees "Optimistic" Chance Of Ukraine Deal As Envoy Witkoff Heads To Moscow

The White House said Monday it was "very optimistic" of a deal being reached to end the Russia-Ukraine war, as US envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin.

Published on: 01.12.2025 20:31
"Excellent Health": White House Releases Trump's MRI Report

US President Donald Trump was shown to have "excellent" cardiovascular health by an MRI scan performed during a surprise October hospital visit that fueled speculation about his physical condition, his doctor said Monday.

Published on: 01.12.2025 19:34
'Will Be Good If India Designates Hamas Terror Group,' Says Israeli Army

Israeli Defence Forces on Monday said it would be good if India recognises Hamas as a terrorist group.

Published on: 01.12.2025 18:56
Third Russia-Linked Oil Tanker Suffers Explosions At Sea, No Casualties

An oil tanker carrying diesel suffered four external explosions near Dakar, Senegal, its manager said, the third vessel with links to Russia to have been struck over the last few days.

Published on: 01.12.2025 18:34
Israeli PM Invited By Trump To White House During Call: Netanyahu's Office

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was invited by US President Donald Trump to visit the White House "in the near future" during a phone call on Monday, his office said.

Published on: 01.12.2025 17:53
"Important That Israel Maintains Strong, True Dialogue With Syria": Trump

US President Donald Trump warned Israel on Monday against destabilizing Syria and its new leadership, days after a deadly operation by Israeli forces in the south of the country.

Published on: 01.12.2025 17:42
"Greatest Fear Is...": Pak Ex-PM Imran Khan's Sons Seek Proof Of Father's Life

The sons of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan fear authorities are concealing "something irreversible" about his condition after more than three weeks with no evidence that he is still alive, one of them said.

Published on: 01.12.2025 17:17
Syria Launches 1st Official Newspaper Since Bashar Al-Assad's Regime Fall

Syria published the first print issue of the official Al Thawra Al Souriya newspaper Monday, the latest government-owned media outlet to launch since the fall of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.

Published on: 01.12.2025 16:44
Why Bangladesh's Ex-PM Khaleda Zia's Son Cannot Be By Ailing Mother's Side

Amid reports of the failing health of former Bangladesh prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, her son and acting chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party Tarique Rahman has said he cannot return to the country to be by his mother's side.

Published on: 01.12.2025 16:28
12-Year-Old Girl Trapped In Sand During Thanksgiving Outing In US Rescued

Officials confirmed that the girl was completely safe and was released to her parents after a medical examination.

Published on: 01.12.2025 16:16

News from Arabic Countries

India’s sky-high fares crash dreams to make flying accessible to all

PM Modi said he wants those who can't afford shoes to be able to fly. But shrinking competition is killing that hope.

Published on: 02.12.2025 05:10
‘I decided I’d die’: Indonesia’s flood victims recount stories of survival

At least 631 people have died in floods in the Southeast Asian country, with the death toll expected to rise.

Published on: 02.12.2025 04:33
Maduro rejects a ‘slave’s peace’ for Venezuela as US ramps up pressure

Thousands rally in Caracas in support of Venezuela's president as concerns grow over potential US military action.

Published on: 02.12.2025 04:17
Canada joins key EU defence programme as PM Carney pivots away from US

Canada joins EU's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) rearmament initiative, giving access to $170bn in loans for defence.

Published on: 02.12.2025 04:08
Russia says it captured Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub in eastern Ukraine

Russian Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov said Russian forces have also captured the city of Vovchansk in Kharkiv.

Published on: 02.12.2025 03:19
El Chapo’s son pleads guilty in US drug case, cuts deal with prosecutors

Joaquin Guzman Lopez pleads guilty to drug trafficking and to kidnapping an individual believed to be 'El Mayo' Zambada.

Published on: 02.12.2025 02:56
Luigi Mangione appears in court as lawyers seek to bar evidence at trial

Mangione faces life in prison if found guilty of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Published on: 02.12.2025 02:17
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,377

These are the key developments from day 1,377 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 02.12.2025 01:54
Int’l Criminal Court says Libyan war crimes suspect now in custody

Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri allegedly committed crimes at Libya's Mitiga Prison from 2015 to 2020, the ICC says.

Published on: 02.12.2025 00:50
Zelenskyy says territorial concessions remain Ukraine’s ‘biggest challenge’

US special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, the Kremlin has confirmed.

Published on: 01.12.2025 22:50
What does Netanyahu’s pardon request mean for Israel’s future?

There are divided reactions to the Israeli prime minister's pardon request to President Isaac Herzog.

Published on: 01.12.2025 22:15
US Senator Chuck Schumer receives bomb threats at three offices in New York

Threatening emails say '2020 election was rigged', echoing Trump's false claims about the vote.

Published on: 01.12.2025 22:14
Pope Leo urges unity on day two of Lebanon visit

Martyrs’ Square became the symbolic backdrop for interfaith solidarity amid the country’s political paralysis.

Published on: 01.12.2025 21:31
Trump to host Rwanda, DRC leaders at White House to sign peace agreement

Meeting to build on earlier agreements to end fighting in eastern DRC, which has persisted throughout talks.

Published on: 01.12.2025 21:25
Hong Kong says deficient netting spread deadly Wang Fuk blaze

Police say substandard fire-resistant netting was responsible for spreading the fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court.

Published on: 01.12.2025 20:40
The illusion of Western peacemaking

When peacemaking ignores truth, it risks turning war crimes into opinion and genocide into a story with two sides.

Published on: 01.12.2025 20:09
Cameroon’s opposition leader Anicet Ekane dies in military detention

Veteran politician Anicet Ekane's death sparks accusations of medical neglect and intensifies post-election crisis.

Published on: 01.12.2025 20:08
Zelenskyy says US peace plan ‘looks better’ with new revisions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke optimistically about revising the plan to end its war with Russia.

Published on: 01.12.2025 19:56
Palestine wins first match over Qatar at FIFA Arab Cup

Palestine defeated host nation Qatar 1-0 in the team’s first match of the 2025 Arab Cup.

Published on: 01.12.2025 19:33
How Ukraine turned into the world’s drone testing lab

The use of drones in the Russia-Ukraine war has revolutionised an industry of death and destruction.

Published on: 01.12.2025 19:20
ECOWAS delegation visits Guinea-Bissau for talks after military coup

Nigeria authorises protection for Guinea-Bissau opposition leader Dias da Costa, citing 'imminent threat to his life'.

Published on: 01.12.2025 19:13
Trump, US officials discuss Venezuela amid concerns over military build-up

US military build-up near Venezuela raises fear of invasion; White House defends kill order of alleged drug smugglers.

Published on: 01.12.2025 19:06
Rebuilding Gaza

We compare and contrast Gaza’s destruction over the past two years with the ongoing Palestinian efforts to rebuild.

Published on: 01.12.2025 18:40
Jamaica secures $6.7bn for hurricane recovery and reconstruction plan

Up to $3.6bn in government financing included, with major contributions from global financial institutions.

Published on: 01.12.2025 18:21
UK special forces chiefs covered up Afghanistan war crimes, inquiry told

Senior military leaders suppressed reports of potential war crimes by elite troops, whistleblower testifies.

Published on: 01.12.2025 18:13