Billionaire Elon Musk said on Monday he would ban Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab devices at his companies if the iPhone maker integrates OpenAI at the operating system level. “That is an unacceptable security violation,” Elon Musk, who is the CEO of electric-vehicle maker Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab and rocket maker SpaceX and owner of social media company X, said in a post on X. “And visitors will have to check their Apple devices at the door, where they will be stored in a Faraday cage,” he said. Apple and OpenAI did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for…
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South Africa defeated Bangladesh by just four runs in another low-scoring game at the T20 World Cup on Monday, a result likely to spark fresh debate over the suitability of the pitch being used in New York. South Africa were restricted to 113-6 in their 20 overs with Heinrich Klaasen top-scoring on 46 while fast bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakib returned a career-best 3-18. However, Bangladesh could only manage 109-7 in reply as South Africa wrapped up a third win in three Group D games. Chasing just 114 to win on the controversial drop-in strip at the Nassau County…
MONTREAL: Red Bull’s triple world champion Max Verstappen completed a Canadian Grand Prix hat-trick of victories on a wet, wild and tricky Sunday at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Verstappen, who started on the front row alongside Mercedes pole sitter George Russell, stayed clear of trouble on a day of constantly changing conditions, snatching the lead from McLaren’s Lando Norris on the final pit stops. The Dutchman then grimly hung on to claim his sixth victory from nine races this season and the 60th of his Formula One career. It was another brilliant drive from the 26-year-old who dealt with a…
NEW YORK: Pakistan “let it slip” after bringing themselves in a dominant position to go down against India in their T20 World Cup match on Sunday, the team’s head coach Gary Kirsten has said. Once cruising at 80-3 with 41 runs remaining to win in six overs, Mohammad Rizwan’s wicket triggered a collapse before Pakistan fell short by six runs. Babar Azam and co. are now standing at the cusp of missing out on the Super Eight round of the tournament, having lost their opening match to co-hosts USA in the Super Over. “(We) let it slip at the end,” Kirsten admitted,…
NORTH SOUND: Scotland boosted their chances of qualifying for the second round of the T20 World Cup on Sunday after thrashing Oman by seven wickets in North Sound to move to the top of Group ‘B’. Brandon McMullen’s unbeaten 61 off just 31 balls steered Scotland to victory with nearly seven overs to spare as the Scots finished on 153-3 off 13.1 overs to reel in Oman’s total of 150-7. “Very chuffed to get the win for the team,” said McMullen, who clinched the win with a four — one of nine boundaries in his swashbuckling batting display that also…
LAHORE: A significant portion of the Pakistan football team, comprising nine players and two officials, finds themselves in a limbo as they await their departure for Dushanbe, Tajikistan, where they are slated to engage in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier against the host nation on Tuesday. The journey hit an unexpected snag when a technical glitch grounded the airline initially designated to transport the nine players and two officials from Faisalabad to Dushanbe on June 8. While seven players and two officials successfully reached Dushanbe via a scheduled flight from Islamabad, the shortage of available seats compelled the Normalisation Committee of…
KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi came down heavily on the team management and said the Babar Azam-led side requires “major surgery” following its six-run loss against arch-rivals India in the T20 World Cup, the Press Trust of India news agency reported on Monday. Chasing an underwhelming 120-run target, Pakistani batters consumed 59 dot balls to be restricted to 113 for 7 in New York on Sunday. “I thought the team required minor surgery to start winning matches but now it appears that we have to go for major surgery,” Mohsin was quoted as saying by the Pakistani media in New York. Mohsin also felt…
LAHORE: Pakistan’s U-18 volleyball team emerged victorious in the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) men’s Volleyball Championship, defeating Iran 3-1 in the final in Uzbekistan, according to the Pakistan Volleyball Federation. The Pakistani team displayed remarkable resilience, bouncing back after losing the first set (20-25) to win the next three sets consecutively (25-18, 25-23, 27-25). Key players Mohammad Yahya, Talal Ahmed and Khizar Hayat played a crucial role in securing this win, showcasing their exceptional skills and determination throughout the match. The outstanding performances earned individual accolades, with Talal named best setter, Yahya awarded best opposite hitter and most valuable…
KARACHI: The government may provide some incentives to encourage local assembly of solar panels in the budget 2024-25. Pakistan Solar Association (PSL) Senior Vice-President Mohammad Zakir Ali, who was part of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent delegation to China, said, “I do not think the government will impose any new taxes and duties on solar panels, which already have zero per cent general sales tax. Only inverters carry 18pc GST.” He said the government has been trying to lure Chinese manufacturers of different products to relocate their units in Pakistan after reports of some restrictions or curbs imposed on China…
ISLAMABAD: In a return to previous practice, the National Economic Council (NEC) decided on Monday to continue funding constituency-based schemes and ongoing provincial projects, while approving an indicative national development plan worth Rs3.792 trillion for the next fiscal year to increase the economic growth rate to 3.6 per cent from the current 2.4pc. The expansionary public investment stance is likely to come under tight scrutiny of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the authorities continue negotiations for a $6-8bn bailout for over three years. Presided over by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the four-hour-long NEC meeting approved more than 47pc increase in the federal Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) to…
