Scientists urge tighter AI controls to prevent global cyber risks

Call comes amid polls casting doubts on political leaders' ability to manage AI risks as US midterm elections near.

14 Syrians among crew of cargo ship sunk by drone strike off coast of Bulgaria

LONDON: Fourteen Syrians were among the crew of 16 aboard a cargo ship that sank off the coast of Bulgaria after a drone attack in the early hours of Tuesday, the Syrian Sailors’ Union said on Tuesday as the search for survivors …

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Saudi Pro League reschedules 3 of this week’s fixtures

RIYADH: The Saudi Pro League has rescheduled three fixtures that were due to take place this week. It said the decisions were made as a result of mandatory minimum rest periods between matches and to accommodate logistical requir…

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Flooded streets, damage in Libya as heavy rains paralyze capital

TRIPOLI: Heavy rains flooded the streets of Libyan capital Tripoli on Tuesday, submerging vehicles and killing a bank employee, according to his employer. The government ordered public services to launch urgent operations to drai…

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American woman alleged to have joined Daesh goes on trial

NEW YORK: An American woman alleged to have been an Daesh group member caught by anti-Daesh forces in Syria went on trial in New York on Tuesday, charged with receiving military training from the terrorist group. Halima Salman, 2…