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Artificial intelligence could lift euro zone productivity growth by more than 4 percentage points over the next decade, although a prolonged energy shock could slow progress, European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane said on Monday. While the ECB’s immediate focus is the conflict in the Middle East and what it may mean for inflation, Lane highlighted AI as a key long-term driver for the bloc’s economic fortunes. He told an ECB conference the potential payoff from AI adoption would vary widely depending on how fast the technology spread. A take-up rate in line with previous innovations such as the…

Tencent (0700.HK) launched a tool on Sunday to ​integrate its WeChat messaging platform with the OpenClaw ‌agent, deepening its push into AI agents that have become a key battleground among China’s technology companies. The software, called ClawBot, will ​appear as a contact within WeChat, allowing ​users of China’s most popular app with over ⁠1 billion monthly active users to connect directly with ​OpenClaw. Users can send and receive commands to interact with ​the AI agent through the messaging interface. The integration comes as OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent that can perform tasks such as ​transferring files and sending emails on…

Hania Aamir makes headlines for her Eid look that has divided social media. For Eid, Hania opted for a saree paired with a sleeveless blouse, keeping her overall look minimal with simple makeup and a traditional parandi hairstyle. While some fans appreciated her elegance, a section of social media users expressed disappointment, stating that the outfit did not align with typical Eid fashion. Several users took to social media to share their opinions. While a few praised her beauty, others criticised her styling choices, suggesting that the look lacked the traditional “Eid vibe.” “What kind of Eid look is this?…

Mahira Khan recently addressed the long-standing issue regarding the lack of a structured royalty system in the Pakistani media. The actress highlighted that while famous stars survive, the crew and junior artists face extreme financial hardships. This candid discussion took place during a promotional interview for her new movie titled Aag Lagay Basti Main. The star emphasised that the current revenue distribution in the local industry remains very unfair and heavily imbalanced. During the show, the host mentioned an old social media post where she advocated for paying artist royalties. Mahira Khan stated: “I’m not saying we should exactly follow…

Ranveer Singh is facing a significant legal setback regarding his previous mimicry controversy. The Karnataka High Court heard his plea on March 24, 2025, regarding an FIR filed against his actions. Ranveer Singh has now informed the court that he is ready to submit a formal, unconditional apology. He will also visit the famous Chamundi Temple as part of the court’s legal order. Advocate Prashant Methal argued during the recent hearing that the previous social media apology was not sincere. He claimed the message was posted by the management team of the actor rather than by Ranveer. Senior advocate Sajan…

Max Verstappen says that the Japanese Grand Prix is one of his favourite races, but his chances of a fifth straight victory at the weekend look vanishingly slim as his Red Bull struggles with Formula One’s sweeping new regulations. Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will carry their early dominance into Suzuka with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton their nearest challengers. Red Bull and Verstappen are scrambling to recover from a disastrous start to the Formula One season, as are McLaren whose drivers – world champion Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri – both failed to start in China…

Sri Lankan cricketer Mahesh Theekshana has joined the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as Hyderabad Kingsmen announced his signing. Theekshana will replace Odel Bartlett in the team. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has also released the updated schedule for PSL 11, starting from March 26. The tournament will span 39 days, featuring a total of 44 matches, including the final.

Israel and Iran exchanged airstrikes on Wednesday, as Iran again rejected President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States was in negotiations to end the war, which has roiled energy and financial markets, saying the US is negotiating with itself. The rejection of negotiations by the unified command of the Iranian Armed Forces, which is dominated by the hardline elite Revolutionary Guards, comes amid reports that the US has sent a 15-point plan for discussion to Tehran. “Has the level of your inner struggle reached the stage of you (Trump) negotiating with yourself?” the top spokesperson for Iran’s joint military…

US President Donald Trump sent a peace plan to Iran as he voiced optimism Tuesday at ending nearly a month of warfare, with Tehran announcing that it will let “non-hostile” oil vessels go through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. The tentative signs of a diplomatic solution came despite new violence, with an Iranian missile causing injuries in Israel, which in turn pressed on multiple fronts and vowed to seize control of a strip of southern Lebanon. Trump, whose pronouncements in recent days have swung wildly from vowing massive attacks on Iran to declaring the nearly month-long war virtually over, said…

– Iran has launched the 80th wave of attacks against the Israel and the United States. In the latest strikes, missiles and drones hit Tel Aviv, destroying multiple buildings and damaging vehicles. Twelve civilians were injured in Bnei Brak, and Israel’s Iron Dome failed to intercept the Iranian missiles. Targets Include Israeli Military and Intelligence Sites The Iranian Revolutionary Guards stated that Israeli intelligence agencies in occupied areas were targeted. Missiles like Kheibar Shekan, Emad, and Sejil, along with destructive drones, struck commercial, logistic, and support centers of the Israeli military. Following the attacks, Israeli authorities restricted media coverage. Gulf US…