Category: World

Kathmandu: Sam Altman is joining Microsoft, the tech-giant has announced, ending speculation he might return to OpenAI just 48 hours after his chaotic ousting. Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that Altman would be joining Microsoft to lead “a new advanced AI research team”. Meanwhile, ex-Twitch CEO Emmett Shear will become… Continue reading Sacked OpenAI boss Sam Altman to join Microsoft

Kathmandu: The US and China have agreed to resume military-to-military communications in an effort to ease rising tensions, President Joe Biden says. “We’re back to direct, open, clear communications,” he said following a rare meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping in California on Wednesday. It was the first time the pair had spoken in person… Continue reading US and China agree to resume military communications after summit

Kathmandu: Chinese people have expressed alarm online after a second gymnasium collapsed in Heilongjiang province in months, killing three people.  The three victims are middle school students, state news agency Xinhua reports. The cave-in on Monday night came after days of unseasonably cold weather and snowfall. Video online showed rescuers scrabbling through snow-covered concrete rubble… Continue reading Chinese alarm after second gym collapse in Heilongjiang province kills three

Kathmandu: Former US Vice President Mike Pence has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, saying “this is not my time”. He made the announcement at the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas on Saturday afternoon. “We always knew this would be an uphill battle, but I have no regrets,” he wrote in a statement. Pence… Continue reading Former US Vice President withdraws from 2024 presidential race

Kathmandu: A gunman opened fire at a bowling alley and a restaurant in Maine on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people and sparking a massive police manhunt. The shootings began early evening in the small city of Lewiston. Police there have told residents to stay indoors, as well as in Lisbon, Bowdoin and Auburn. They… Continue reading Maine mass shooting: At least 16 feared dead in US city of Lewiston

Kathmandu: US President Joe Biden has warned China that the US will defend the Philippines in case of any attack in the disputed South China Sea. The comments come days after two collisions between Filipino and Chinese vessels in the contested waters. Biden reiterated his “ironclad” defence commitment to the Philippines. Manila has contested Chinese… Continue reading Biden says US will defend the Philippines if China attacks

Kathmandu: President Joe Biden is making another attempt at student loan cancellation after the Supreme Court ruled earlier this year that his administration couldn’t forgive $400 billion in student loan debt using a 2003 law called the HEROES Act. The first of three hearings took place Tuesday, when more than a dozen people chosen by… Continue reading Biden is trying again on student loan forgiveness

The Gaza Strip could be on the brink of a new humanitarian crisis if supplies are not allowed in, authorities say, as Israel responds to the Hamas attacks. On Monday, Israel declared a “complete siege” on the territory, saying electricity, food, fuel and water would be cut off. According to residents, aid has not reached… Continue reading No electricity, food, water or gas for Gaza, says Israel