Californian EV manufacturer Lucid has unveiled new details about its upcoming Gravity SUV during a Technology and Manufacturing Day event. Known for the long-range efficiency of its Air model, Photo: LUCID MOTORS Lucid is set to expand into the SUV market with the Gravity, which will launch later this year. The Gravity will feature Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), granting it access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. The Gravity SUV, offering at least 440 miles of range and over 800bhp in some models, will start at around $80,000, with high-end versions expected to exceed $250,000. Photo: LUCID MOTORS To remain…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
Ali Sajjad Taj, a Pakistani-American and current Mayor Pro Tem of Artesia, has officially announced his candidacy for California’s 67th State Assembly District in the upcoming 2026 election. Sajjad, a member of the Democratic Party, has been endorsed by several prominent California leaders, including current Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, who has held the seat for three terms. In his statement, Sajjad expressed his gratitude for the widespread support, saying, “I am honored to receive the support of so many trusted leaders throughout our district. “Together, we will build a brighter future for our communities, focusing on the issues that matter most—education,…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has granted approval for the first vaccine against monkeypox, marking a major milestone in the global fight against the virus. The vaccine, known as MVA-BN, will be administered in two doses, four weeks apart, to individuals aged 18 and older. According to a WHO statement, the vaccine has shown 76% effectiveness after the first dose and 82% after the second. This approval comes as the WHO continues to classify monkeypox as a public health emergency of international concern. Monkeypox has spread to 121 countries, with over 500 deaths reported this year. The virus is particularly…
Thousands of Tunisians took to the streets on Friday to protest against President Kais Saied, accusing him of manipulating the upcoming October 6 presidential election through the detention and intimidation of political rivals. This demonstration, one of the largest Tunisia has seen in two years, highlights growing concerns that Saied’s actions since taking power in 2021 represent an authoritarian shift. Protesters chanted slogans such as “Out with dictator Saied” and “No fear, no terror, streets belong to the people,” denouncing what they perceive as Saied’s efforts to undermine the democratic process. They also demanded the release of political prisoners, activists,…
A High Court in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir has granted pre-arrest bail to an Indian Air Force Wing Commander who is facing allegations of rape. The court’s decision was influenced by concerns that an arrest could significantly damage the Wing Commander’s reputation and career. The case began with a First Information Report (FIR) filed at Budgam police station, based on a complaint from a 26-year-old female IAF officer. She accused the Wing Commander of sexual assault during a New Year’s Eve party on December 31, 2023. According to her complaint, the Wing Commander invited her to his room under the…
Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, are suffering severe consequences due to forced conscription by Myanmar’s Arakan Army (AA), a militant Buddhist group engaged in conflict with the military regime in Rakhine State. Abdul Kayes, a 27-year-old Rohingya, recounted his traumatic experience of abduction in April 2024 to ABC. While preparing for morning prayers, Kayes and nine other men from his village were forcibly taken by armed AA members to a training camp, where they were forced to assemble firearms and engage in pro-war activities. The civil war in Myanmar, which erupted after the February 2021 military coup, has led…
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 37 individuals, including three Americans, a Briton, a Belgian, and a Canadian, have been sentenced to death for their involvement in a failed coup attempt against President Félix Tshisekedi. The accused were charged with orchestrating an attack on the presidential palace and the residence of Vital Kamerhe, a close ally of the president, in May. Christian Malanga, a U.S. citizen of Congolese descent and alleged leader of the coup, was killed during the attack, along with five others. His son, Marcel Malanga, and two other Americans, Tyler Thompson and Benjamin Zalman-Polun, are among…
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Friday launched the first-ever digital car parking project of Islamabad at G-8 Markaz. CDA Chairman Mohammad Ali Randhawa along with board members visited G-8 Markaz for launching the project. Member Technology and Digitisation Nauman Khalid briefed the chairman about the project. Initially, free-of-cost parking has been provided to create public awareness of the initiative. Sources said the CDA will not charge parking fee for about 10 days. A digital parking system is also being installed in the parking lot adjacent to Centaurs Mall and in F-7, which will be made functional on September 25.…
LAST December, I observed a child watching a fire made by watchmen in our street to keep warm. The dance of the flames fascinated her but the heat she felt stopped her from going too close, which was a safe response. Mysterium tremendum et fascinans (mysteries that we simultaneously admire and fear); theologian-philosopher Rudolf Otto coined this phrase to describe the human response to the incomprehensibility of extraordinary phenomena that people encounter. This triggered the thought of artificial intelligence, an invention unlike anything humans have created. From carrying out complex medical diagnoses to engaging in poetic conversations, AI is fascinating. But…
MANCHESTER: With Manchester City’s hearing into their 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules set to begin on Monday, manager Pep Guardiola has said he is looking forward to the decision by an independent commission. The hearing, which could last about two months with a verdict expected by season’s end, starts amid a stretch of six games in two weeks in three competitions for the four-times reigning league champions, who host Brentford on Saturday. “It starts soon and then [hopefully] finishes soon. An independent panel will decide and I am looking forward to the decision,” Guardiola told reporters on Friday. He said there…
