New Delhi, February 19 Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Thursday described artificial intelligence (AI) as ushering in an era of “hyper progress”, with the potential to unlock new scientific discoveries and help emerging economies bypass traditional development stages. Pichai said no technology has made him “dream bigger” than AI, highlighting its transformative potential across science, […]
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Washington, February 19 Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to travel to Israel next week to update Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the US-Iran nuclear talks, two Trump administration officials said. Rubio is expected to meet with Netanyahu on Feb. 28, according to the officials, who spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity to detail […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 18 Switzerland fully supports India’s efforts to democratize artificial intelligence and welcomes the AI Impact summit’s focus to ensure that the potential of critical technologies must benefit every nation, Swiss President Guy Parmelin said on Wednesday. In an interview to PTI, Parmelin backed cross-border flow of data saying it […]
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The North News Colombo, February 18 Surprise package Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will battle for bragging rights when they clash in a compelling T20 World Cup fixture here on Thursday, with both teams having already secured their spots in the Super 8s. The outcome of this match will determine the group topper. Sri Lanka have […]
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Dhaka, February 17 Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, days after leading his party to a forceful victory in the crucial general elections. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office to 60-year-old Rahman at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad instead of Bangabhaban, in a […]
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The North News Dhaka, February 17 The newly elected Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) lawmakers were sworn in on Tuesday, six days after the crucial general elections in the country. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has bagged 209 out of 297 seats, while right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami secured 68 seats in the 13th Parliamentary elections. Deposed premier Sheikh Hasina’s […]
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Dhaka, February 17 Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman is all set to be the Prime Minister of the country after his party’s Members of Parliament elected him as leader of the parliamentary party, making it official.The development came even as all the newly elected members of parliament from across the parties took the […]
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By JAMEY KEATEN and STEPHANIE LIECHTENSTEIN Geneva, February 17 The United States and Iran are expected to hold their second round of talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme in Geneva on Tuesday as Washington ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran conducts large-scale maritime exercises. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned […]
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Mumbai, February 17 India is engaging with international partners more intensively from a position of strength, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said, citing recent trade deals, amid one pact with the US. Speaking at the Global Economic Cooperation conference here, Jaishankar also said the world is witnessing the weaponisation of production, finance, leveraging […]
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The North News Pallekele (Sri Lanka), February 16 On a high after a stunning win over former champions Australia, Zimbabwe would look to continue the momentum against a tricky Ireland side and grab the chance to book a maiden Super Eight berth in the T20 World Cup here on Tuesday. A win over Ireland will […]
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