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Musk and experts call for halt in 'giant AI experiments'

Paris: Billionaire mogul Elon Musk and a range of experts called on Wednesday for a pause in the development of powerful artificial intelligence (AI) systems to allow time to make sure they are safe.An open letter, signed by more than 1,000 people so far including Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, was prompted by the release of GPT-4 from Microsoft-backed firm OpenAI.The company says its latest model is much more powerful than the previous...

ope Francis speaks with his aides prior to being helped get up the popemobile car from his wheelchair, as he leaves on March 29, 2023 at the end of the weekly general audience at St. Peter's square in The Vatican.

Pope's health improving, working from hospital: Vatican

Vatican City: Pope Francis's health is improving and he is working from hospital, the Vatican said Thursday, a day after the 86-year-old was admitted with breathing issues.The pope "rested well during the night. His clinical picture is gradually improving and he is continuing his planned treatment. This morning after breakfast, he read some newspapers and resumed work," spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement.

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Charles III to address German parliament on first state visit

Berlin: Britain's Charles III will address the German parliament on Thursday, becoming the first monarch to do so, on the occasion of his inaugural state visit as king.Germany marks the first trip abroad for Charles since ascending the throne, and is being interpreted as a "strong gesture" to build post-Brexit ties with the continent.Arriving for his three-day trip on Wednesday, he and Queen Consort Camilla were greeted with military honours at...

Waleed Al Khashti and Ahmad Al Majid with Zain and Suffix teams.

Zain Shaheed Park Ramadan Challenge kicks-off

Kuwait: Zain, Kuwait’s leading digital service provider, announces the kick-off of the second season of the Zain Shaheed Park Ramadan Challenge, organized by Suffix, the leading sports management company in Kuwait and the region. The initiative aims at encouraging community members of all ages to take on a healthy and active lifestyle during the Holy Month of Ramadan.Zain supports this unique initiative in line with its corporate strategy to...

Britain's King Charles III (2R) shakes hands next to Britain's Camilla, Queen Consort and British Ambassador to Germany Jill Gallard (R) after landing at Berlin Brandenburg Airport in Schoenefeld near Berlin, on March 29, 2023.

Charles III in Germany for his first foreign trip as king

Berlin: Britain's Charles III arrived in Germany on Wednesday for his first state visit as king, with the trip billed as "an important European gesture" to maintain strong ties after Brexit.The royals' plane, with "United Kingdom" marked on the sides, landed at Berlin-Brandenburg airport shortly before 2:00 pm (1200 GMT)."Ahead of our first State Visit to Germany, we are very much looking forward to meeting all of those who make this country so...

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Russia announces deal to boost oil supplies to India

Moscow: Russian energy giant Rosneft announced a deal on Wednesday to ramp up oil sales to India, as Moscow seeks new buyers in the wake of tensions with the West over the Ukraine conflict.Rosneft said in a statement that its CEO Igor Sechin had travelled to India and brokered an agreement with the Indian Oil Company "to substantially increase oil supplies ... to India."

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UK defence minister would 'love' return of conscription

London: UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Wednesday he would "love" to see Britain emulate Finland and Sweden by bringing back military conscription.Britain scrapped national service for all young men in 1960, and occasional calls for its return have been confined to right-wing politicians and media.Wallace, a former army officer, was briefing reporters alongside Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson about Sweden and Finland's bids to join NATO...

This handout photo taken on March 29, 2023 obtained from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) shows Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)en route to visit Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is currently held by Russian forces.

IAEA chief arrives at Ukraine nuclear plant held by Russia: Kyiv

Kyiv: The UN atomic watchdog's chief arrived Wednesday at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia power plant in a rare visit to Europe's largest nuclear facility, which is currently held by Moscow's forces, Kyiv said."Rafael Grossi arrived at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. This is the second visit of the Head of the IAEA to the largest nuclear plant in Ukraine and Europe, since it was occupied by the Russians," the Ukrainian nuclear power operator...

Al Khashti and Al Ansari with Zain and Food Bank teams.

Zain distributes nearly 40,000 iftar meals throughout Holy Month

KUWAIT: Zain, Kuwait’s leading digital service provider, announces the distribution of nearly 40,000 iftar meals throughout the Holy Month as part of its Ramadan social campaign. The company provides the meals daily at its iftar hall in Ardiya, as well as across the nation via trucks in collaboration with its strategic partner, the Kuwait Food Bank. Zain recently visited Mubarakiya Market at the heart of Kuwait City to distribute Iftar...

His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.

Kuwait Crown Prince hosts Sheikh Sabah Khaled

Kuwait: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at Bayan Palace on Wednesday.

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Kuwait Crown Prince hosts Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad

Kuwait: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah at Bayan Palace on Tuesday.

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Latest 'John Wick' tops N.America box office in a big, bloody opening

Los Angeles: Lionsgate's neo-noir action thriller "John Wick: Chapter 4" opened this weekend with North American ticket sales estimated at an impressive $73.5 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.Analyst David A. Gross called it "a superb opening," noting that each Wick sequel has managed to outdo its predecessors.Reviews have been mostly positive: "Would that all action films were so well and cleanly choreographed," the...

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