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Saudi-led coalition aircraft carried out an airstrike on the Hayfan district of Yemen’s Taiz province, Houthi-run Al-Masirah television reported, as fighting intensifies across western Yemen and Houthi forces push toward the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Al-Masirah did not report any casualties or damage from the strike. The attack comes as the Houthis rapidly expand their positions along Yemen’s western coast, while the United Nations says at least 125,000 people have been displaced since the beginning of September. Yemeni government forces recaptured Mount Numan in western Taiz province early on Sunday as fierce clashes continued with the Iran-aligned Houthis across a…

Former Liverpool footballer and Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has been banned from driving in England for six months after his Rolls-Royce was caught speeding in Wilmslow, Cheshire. The 34-year-old failed to tell police who was driving the luxury car when it was recorded travelling at 36mph (58 km/h) in a 30mph (48 km/h) zone on March 27, according to court documents. Salah did not respond to a notice of prosecution issued by Cheshire Constabulary and did not enter a plea to the charge. He was prosecuted under the Single Justice Procedure at Warrington Combined Court and convicted of failing to…

Pakistan women secured the bronze medal in the Asian Games 2026 cricket competition after defeating Bangladesh by 31 runs in the third-place playoff on Tuesday. Pakistan posted 145-8 in their 20 overs before restricting Bangladesh to 114-7 at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi. Captain Fatima Sana led Pakistan’s batting effort with a 30-ball 45, while Gull Feroza contributed 31 and Aliya Riaz scored 25. Fatima Sana leads Pakistan recovery Pakistan made a strong start through Gull Feroza and Shawaal Zulfiqar, who put together 46 runs for the opening wicket. Feroza scored 31 from 23 balls, while Shawaal made 17…

Tom Cruise has defended human-made filmmaking amid the growing use of artificial intelligence in Hollywood, saying audiences will continue to value authentic, human-crafted stories and performances. Speaking during a BAFTA “Life in Pictures” conversation in London on Monday night, Cruise acknowledged that AI is becoming an increasingly important part of the film industry but said he remains confident in the appeal of human creativity. Asked by moderator Edith Bowman about AI’s impact on filmmaking, Cruise said, “There is nothing like human,” while discussing his long-standing support for the theatrical movie experience. Cruise says audiences want ‘real things’ Cruise pointed to…

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to abolish visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, official and special passports, further strengthening institutional and high-level engagement between the two countries. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan signed the agreement on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. The agreement, formally titled the “Agreement between Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the abolition of visa requirements for holders of Diplomatic and Official/Special Passports,” provides a framework for visa-free travel for eligible…

Indian actor Manoj Bajpayee has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights against the alleged unauthorised use of his image, voice and other identifiable aspects of his identity. The matter was heard by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav on Monday, with Senior Advocate Swathi Sukumar appearing for Bajpayee, according to Live Law. The petition raises concerns over the alleged commercial use of Bajpayee’s photographs and the use of artificial intelligence to recreate his voice. Actor raises concerns over AI-generated voice One of the defendants named in the case is H2PG Designs Private Limited. Bajpayee has alleged that…

Meta’s new AI app, Muse, is gaining users faster than ChatGPT did during the early days of its mobile launch, according to estimates from mobile analytics firm Apptopia. Muse recorded 1.8 million iOS downloads in the US and Canada during its first 12 days, compared with 1.3 million for ChatGPT over the same period, Apptopia found. The comparison covers only the US and Canada to account for differences in the two apps’ launch strategies. Muse records stronger early downloads ChatGPT launched globally on iOS when its mobile app debuted, while Muse is available on both iOS and Android but is…

A rapidly strengthening El Niño has reached record territory in the tropical Pacific, with scientists warning that the unusually powerful climate phenomenon could amplify extreme weather and put additional pressure on communities already facing the effects of human-caused global warming. Recent analysis shows the event has reached record or near-record strength unusually early in the year. The event has been described by some scientists as a “super El Niño”, although that is not an official scientific classification. NOAA says there is a greater than 90% chance of a very strong El Niño during the Northern Hemisphere autumn and winter of…

Apple’s iPhone 20 Pro and iPhone 20 Pro Max could feature larger displays than their current-generation counterparts, according to leaked specifications shared by tipster Ice Universe. The reported specifications suggest the iPhone 20 Pro could have a 6.41-inch display, while the iPhone 20 Pro Max could feature a 6.96-inch panel. The information remains unconfirmed, and the devices are still expected to be more than a year away from launch. iPhone 20 Pro Max tipped for 6.96-inch display According to the leak, the iPhone 20 Pro Max could feature a 6.96-inch display with a resolution of 1340 x 2912. For comparison,…

Acer CEO Jason Chen expects PC prices to begin easing by late 2027 as pressure from the ongoing memory shortage subsides, contrasting with forecasts from several major memory manufacturers that supply constraints could persist into 2030 or beyond. Chen told DigiTimes that PC prices could rise by 5% to 20% later this year, potentially reaching a peak in the first half of 2027 before beginning to decline toward the end of the year. The outlook comes amid a sharp increase in memory prices, driven in part by strong demand from artificial intelligence data centres. Acer CEO challenges longer shortage forecasts…