As A.I. Makes Law Firms More Efficient, Clients Ask: ‘Where’s My Discount?’
[There’s growing pressure to move beyond the billable hour. But big firms aren’t ready to blow up their trusted business model.
China, US agree to $30b tariff cut, AI dialogue during Xi visit, Beijing says
US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at the North Portico of the White House for a state dinner in Washington, DC, US. Photo: Reuters China said on Saturday it had agreed with the United States on a $30 billion reciprocal tariff-reduction arrangement … Read more
Japan organisers ‘not satisfied’ as empty seats blight Asian Games
NAGOYA: Asian Games organisers admitted on Saturday they were “not satisfied” with ticket sales after swathes of empty seats were seen at the main stadium and other venues in Japan. The 100m sprints are one of the highlights of any Games, but the 30,000-capacity Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium appeared to be only about one-quarter full … Read more
Senegal draw in Vieira debut
Aston Villa striker Nicolas Jackson scores Senegal’s opening goal against Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Zimpeto Stadium. Photo: Facebook JOHANNESBURG: Former France star Patrick Vieira debuted as Senegal coach by drawing 1-1 in Mozambique, and Nigeria survived a scare to edge Madagascar 2-1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Friday. … Read more
A Tetris-Like Maze Blocks Protests in Pakistan’s Capital
Pakistani authorities have barricaded Islamabad with more than 1,500 shipping containers to stop opposition protesters, choking off access to the capital.
Saudi coalition says it intercepts Houthi missiles, drones
Saudi civil defence had sent alerts overnight for Khamis Mushait and Abha but not for Riyadh A missile being intercepted. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Yemen’s Saudi-led coalition said early on Saturday it had intercepted two ballistic missiles and two drones launched by Houthis towards the kingdom. The coalition said in posts on X that the missiles … Read more
Pakistan suffer ASEAN Cup defeat
Poeiphimai hat-trick gives Thailand 4-0 win in Pakistan’s historic tournament debut Pakistan began their historic FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign with a 4-0 defeat by Thailand on Saturday, with Teerasak Poeiphimai scoring a hat-trick to give his side a convincing victory. Pakistan showed defensive discipline during the opening stages but struggled to contain a better-ranked Thailand. … Read more
At least 11 killed, 18 injured in K-P’s Dera Ismail Khan blast
A blast took lives of 11 people and left scores injured in Darazinda area of K-P’s Dera Ismail Khan. Photo: Express At least 11 people were killed and 18 others injured in a blast near Aman Mela in the Darazinda area of Dera Ismail Khan, according to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Rescue 1122. Rescue 1122 spokesperson Bilal … Read more
Israeli forces use phosphorus shells in southern Lebanon attacks
Artillery fire hits areas in Nabatieh, Tyre districts as Lebanese army clears unexploded Israeli bombs White phosphorus fired by Israeli army to create a smoke screen, is seen on the Israel-Lebanon border in northern Israel, November 12, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS Israeli forces used phosphorus munitions while shelling several towns in southern Lebanon on Friday, state … Read more
Rs32.5m collected under fixed tax
[ Although the state minister did not give any target for the first year, he voiced hope that a majority of 3.5 million traders would opt for the new scheme: Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday asked trade leaders to play their part in creating awareness of the fixed tax scheme, as so far … Read more