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Embodied AI, which focuses on software that allows robots to understand surroundings and adapt, is opening a new front in U.S.-China tech rivalry.

The kingmakers and chiefs of Ojo town in Osun State have dismissed reports that a state High Court had restrained Governor Ademola Adeleke from filling the stool of the Olojo of Ojo. The kingmakers said the reported order was false, noting that it was targeted at delaying the development of the ancient community. In a Read More: https://punchng.com/kingmaker

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested two Nigerians based in Europe after they allegedly ingested 200 wraps of cocaine weighing 3.46kg while attempting to travel from Abuja to Paris, France. The suspects, identified as Aliocus Odife and Sam Blackborn, were arrested on Wednesday during the outward clearance of an Air France flight, AF Read Mor

Why do humans tend to vent abuse at their AI bots – and should they think about apologizing? That question is central to “Searching for SmarterChild,” the project that won the New Visions Award for the most promising U.S. project at the Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festival this week. Zan Gillies is co-directing the U.S.-Canadian film […]

The Hunter Valley's climate has become increasingly compromised with the region's producers looking elsewhere for grapes.

Withdrawal from the nuclear treaty doses not mean that Iran would build a nuclear weapon, observers say.

Automakers including Ford, Rivian and GM are expanding 3D printing to make prototypes, factory tools and low-volume parts faster and at lower cost.

De makers van het videospel 'Call of Duty' gaan de beelden over het dodelijke halloweenfeest in Seoel uit het spel verwijderen. Nabestaanden van slachtoffers hadden heel wat kritiek op het gebruik van die beelden en vroegen om het te verwijderen. Bij de tragische gebeurtenissen van 4 jaar geleden kwamen 150 mensen om het leven.

A record turnout of Arabs, many of whom identify as Palestinian citizens of Israel, tipped the political scales in the election and turned the Arab-majority parties into kingmakers in a deadlocked result.

Two Emirati filmmakers are bringing distinctly local stories to the 13th edition of the Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth, with Khalid Al Mahmood’s musical “The Mangrove House” and Abdulrahman Al Madani’s family drama “Oug,” the only Emirati films in competition. Both filmmakers have longstanding ties to SIFF. “The Mangrove House,” which wor

Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof and Iranian-born Afghan director Shahrbanoo Sadat pushed back on the idea of a standalone Oscar category for exiled filmmakers, speaking at the Tokyo International Film Festival as Cate Blanchett’s Displacement Film Fund gave its first five short films their Japan premiere. The question followed the Academy’s recent rule c

October 7, 2023 changed the dynamics in Israel, making it harder for many Jewish Israelis to stomach co-operation with Arab parties.

<p><strong>• Achakzai questions govt’s handling of Tehran diplomacy, Afghanistan ties<br>• Senate resolution seeks coordinated national action to curb population growth</strong></p> <p>ISLAMABAD: Lawmakers in the National Assembly and Senate on Thursday raised concerns over the political situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and alleged human rights violations, wh

A new coalition is preparing an anti-dumping complaint, arguing that cheap imports and alleged customs loopholes are putting European producers at risk.

Product safety regulators said the glass carafes can unexpectedly break if they are damaged or cracked, leading to burn injuries.

EXCLUSIVE: NewFilmmakers Los Angeles has announced an inaugural partnership with the Mar del Plata International Film Festival in Argentina. Under the collaboration, NFMLA will bring a selection of eight short films by its alumni to the festival in November, and participate in an industry panel exploring the role that film festivals, markets and creative org

Families van slachtoffers van een dodelijk halloweenfeest in Zuid-Korea, exact 4 jaar geleden, vragen aan de makers van 'Call of duty' om enkele beelden uit de nieuwe titel van de populaire gamereeks te verwijderen. Het gaat om echte nieuwsbeelden van de tragische gebeurtenissen waarbij meer dan 150 doden vielen.

American auto companies say they are paying more for key components like computer chips, steel and copper — plus the fuel needed to transport their products.

The EU border agency is getting a broad mandate to monitor social media for illegal content.

Exit poll projections show that if Eisenkot’s bloc teamed up with Arab parties, they could potentially unseat Bibi.

Plus, Netanyahu faces a high-stakes showdown over whether he will stay in office, and the brutal Harvard class everyone wants to take.

The estimate through Oct. 16 shows that bombs, missiles and other munitions accounted for more than 60 percent of expenses.

Gaza film festival highlights women's resilience through stories of war, loss and survival.

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has commended President Tinubu and Senate President Akpabio for establishing the Federal University of Agriculture, O Read More: https://punchng.com/akwa-ibom-lawmakers-hail-tinubu-akpabio-over-new-federal-varsity/

A man was charged with allegedly sending letters with "white granular substance," which turned out to be salt, to four Congress members, a criminal complaint said.

The Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth is adding a federal partner to its push to build a more substantial and sustainable pipeline for emerging filmmakers. The organization behind the festival signed an agreement with the UAE’s recently established National Media Authority covering areas from film screening procedures to training and technic

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles has announced four new board members and forged a strategic partnership in the United Arab Emirates with the Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth. Joining the board of directors of the non-profit arts and culture organization that is focused on championing independent filmmakers and content creators are: Beverly Hills-

The luxury carmaker is set to open its first factory in the United States — a move Trump credits to his tariffs. DW examines the German reaction amid a massive auto industry cull at home.

Experiments with real participants—and digital twins based on them—show how a small number of bad apples can spoil the whole barrel. However, the research scenarios don't exactly mimic the real world

Registrations of Chinese-branded cars roughly doubled from a year earlier in September to make up 12.7% of total sales across the region.

Daily Times Nigeria will honour distinguished Nigerians and institutions at its centenary awards in Lagos as part of its 100th-anniversary celebration. Read More: https://punchng.com/daily-times-to-honour-nigerian-changemakers-at-centenary-awards/

SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung is mulling over selecting a j...

Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival wrapped its ninth edition Friday after nine days of screenings, industry activity and a closing night that spread its top prizes across the Middle East and beyond. Mohammed Hammad’s “Safe Exit,” a psychological drama about a young Coptic security guard in Cairo confronting trauma rooted in religious violence, won the […]

Senators have warned the White House they will withhold confirmation votes until the administration ensures the restoration of communications capabilities used by Ukraine’s military.

Als het aan Frankrijk en Duitsland ligt, worden de Europese milieuregels voor personenauto's nog verder afgezwakt. Duitse politici bejubelen de toekomst van de verbrandingsmotor, maar mede door de hoge olieprijzen schiet juist de verkoop van elektrische auto's de lucht in.

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has planted an estimated 960,000 land min...

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has warned political parties against denying experienced lawmakers re-election tickets to preserve institutional knowledg Read More: https://punchng.com/akpabio-backs-re-election-tickets-for-experienced-lawmakers/

Albanian lawmakers have scuffled in parliament, throwing objects at one another and ripping microphones from desks.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has warned political parties against denying experienced lawmakers tickets, saying it weakens democratic governance. Read More: https://punchng.com/akpabio-warns-parties-against-denying-tickets-to-experienced-lawmakers/

A group of British lawmakers called on the government to "urgently address" what it says are gaps in maritime forces in the Arctic.

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The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has donated vehicles to eight Zamfara lawmakers who recently returned to the All Progressives Congress. Read More: https://punchng.com/matawalle-donates-vehicles-to-eight-returning-zamfara-apc-lawmakers/

To compete with Tesla, Rivian, and a host of Chinese automakers, GM’s fourth-gen EV platform will roll out a new central computer and electrical architecture that will debut in 2028 in the Cadillac Escalade IQ.

EXCLUSIVE: NewFilmmakers Los Angeles has announced the lineup for its 2026 DocuSlate Documentary Film Festival, NFMLA’s annual cinematic showcase of “stories spanning continents, generations, and communities.” The event running November 12-15 opens with the North American premiere of Sergio & Mirta, A Love Story in 8 mm, directed by Fabrizio Laurenti and co-

Neon has joined with The Guardian, MK2, James Wilson and Jonathan Glazer to bring “NAZA” to wider audiences and expand the footprint of the Venice prize-winning documentary. In the U.S., “NAZA” was originally released independently on Sept. 30 in 85 theaters across 30 cities, and has grossed more than $700,000. Overseas, the doc has theatrical […]

The Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem and Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid held two expanded meetings with representatives of integrated and semi-integrated steel plants and rolling mills to discuss challenges facing companies amid global market conditions. The meetings reflect the government’s commitment to supporting the steel industry

The sleuths spent two years digging into archives and building 3D models of 19th-century Paris. The location is now immortalized by a bronze plaque celebrating the historic site and the "poetic" early photograph

“Learning how to make a film is one thing, but getting that film produced and seen by an audience is a completely different challenge,” Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth director Sheikha Jawaher bint Abdullah Al Qasimi tells Variety. “This is where many talented young filmmakers struggle, particularly when they don’t have access […]

Opposition parties are discussing an alliance that could strip the prime minister of key powers even if they fail to win an outright majority

<p>FOLLOWING the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2036378">imposition</a> of emergency and governor’s rule in KP on Oct 11, many lawmakers of the PTI remain untraceable. The matter has been raised in parliament and in the courts. During a hearing of related petitions in the Peshawar High Court yesterday, PTI chairman Gohar Ali Khan said that 12 MNAs and 14

Oscar documentary favorites are starting to emerge as critics and other arbiters begin to announce their nominees and shortlists, bringing some clarity to a wide-open awards race. Four of the documentary features gaining traction: American Doctor, To Hold a Mountain, Closure and Once Upon a Time in Harlem. Filmmakers behind those distinguished productions as

Washington State Democratic Congressman Adam Smith received a “suspicious letter containing a powdery substance” on Monday.