South Korea charts one-of-a-kind course in AI race with U.S. and China
South Korea is looking to create a near self-sufficient AI industry and position its technology as an alternative to China and the U.S.
Day: August 8, 2025
Vision 2030 update: Saudi Arabia cuts unemployment target to 5% amid record job market gains
Saudi Arabia has revised its unemployment target to 5% following significant labor market improvements, including a drop in national unemployment to 7% and a record-low overall rate of 2.8%. Female workforce participation has doubled to 36%, driven by …
Far-right Israeli football fans set off pyrotechnics in Latvia’s capital
Beitar Jerusalem fans, who have a history of anti-Arab racism, set off fireworks as Latvian police intervened.
UK MP pledges donation to charity rowers he mistook for ‘illegal migrants’
The Coastguard contacted the rowing crew to confirm their identity.
Solar milestone: Bahrain unveils 150MW solar project to power over 6,000 homes
Bahrain is embarking on a significant clean energy initiative with its first major solar power project. The 150MW plant, located in South Bahrain, is slated for operation by Q3 2027. This public-private partnership aims to boost Bahrain’s renewable ene…
Mapped: France’s largest wildfire in 75 years could ‘reignite at any time’
The inferno devastated an area of southern France the size of Paris after erupting on Tuesday afternoon
OpenAI unveils ChatGPT-5 and its hyped ‘PhD level’ intelligence struggled with basic spelling and geography
Some users on social media found the model making basic errors. The chatbot repeatedly claimed there were three Bs in ‘blueberry’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe cutting edge of AI, dubbed “PhD level” intelligence by its c…
Ukraine’s conscription crisis: Alleged abuse leads to protests, emigration
Officials tasked with boosting army are accused of harshly cracking down on unwilling men, prompting some to flee.
Traditional Wi-Fi router vs. mesh: How to decide between the 2 popular networking options
Choosing between one access point and full-home coverage? Here’s the verdict after extended testing.
Ukrainians worry about being excluded from negotiations over ending the war
President Trump says he is willing to meet with Vladimir Putin to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine, without requiring the Russian leader to also meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.