Tony HanGlobal China Unit Metropolitan Police Qian Zhemin enjoyed a lavish lifestyle of travel and shopping before UK police discovered her stash of crypto A woman, said by police to have bought cryptocurrency now worth billions of pounds using funds stolen from thousands of Chinese pensioners, is due to be sentenced this week for money…
Looking at the points race one month into the season gave us a glimpse into the future — even if for one fleeting moment. Upon gazing at the very mountaintop of goals and assists prior to Saturday night’s games, one wouldn’t see the familiar names of Connor McDavid (21 points, tied for third), Jack Eichel…
While attending an awards season event recently, I found myself hearing a sonnet familiar to any of us who have toiled on the Oscar circuit. “I wish it was over already,” the person said. And though that’s a slightly strange thing to say in October — like bemoaning how the oral surgeon hasn’t finished the…
Kaltura, a New York-headquartered AI video platform company, is acquiring eSelf.ai, an Israel-based startup behind conversational avatars — AI-generated digital humans that can talk with users — for about $27 million. Kaltura announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire eSelf, a platform supporting more than 30 languages and featuring a user-friendly…
When Typhoon Fung-wong roared towards Luzon this weekend, forecasts invoked grim memories of Haiyan, the 2013 superstorm that killed more than 6,000 people in the Philippines. In Metro Manila, residents braced for disaster. But by dawn on Monday, the capital woke instead to light rain and an uncanny calm. Once again, Luzon’s Sierra Madre mountains…
At least 31 inmates have been found dead in a prison in southern Ecuador, including 27 who had been hanged, officials say. Four prisoners were killed and more than 30 injured in clashes between rival gang members in El Oro prison in the city of Machala in the early hours of on Sunday. Hours later,…
Shopkeepers told to bring valid receipts to retrieve confiscated items or pay duties Chaos ensued near Karachi’s Maymar Plaza on Monday, when shopkeepers retaliated to a raid by Customs officials. At least two people were injured. A team of Customs personnel, supported by Sindh Police and Rangers, carried out a raid at the textile market…
The Punjab Wildlife Department has arrested eight individuals involved in the illegal hunting of rare and protected species, including the Indian pangolin, houbara bustard, partridge, and wild boar. Six offenders were fined a total of Rs. 2.2 million, while First Information Reports (FIRs) were registered against two others for further legal proceedings. According to officials,…
A stock broker reacts while monitoring the market on the electronic board displaying share prices during trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, in Karachi on July 3, 2023. Photo: Reuters/ File The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a robust rally on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index jumping 1,945.50 points, or 1.22%, to close…
Shooting at national cricketer’s home damages gate, windows, and a parked vehicle LOWER DIR: Five suspects have been taken into custody after unknown gunmen opened fire at the home of national cricket team fast bowler Naseem Shah, police said on Sunday. According to authorities, the incident occurred at Shah’s residence in Mayar, Lower Dir, where…
