Distance learning for schools, universities extended until Friday Source link

US authorities said that a “shelter-in-place” advisory remains active. The United States Embassy in Kuwait has been closed until further notice as security concerns increase in the region. US officials confirmed that all consular services in Saudi Arabia have also been suspended due to rising tensions affecting diplomatic facilities across the Gulf. The United States Embassy in Riyadh announced that …

The ongoing war has strengthened the US dollar while weakening most other global currencies, raising questions about how much the United States has spent to secure this economic advantage. As geopolitical tensions increased, investors traditionally moved toward safe-haven assets. This shift led to a roughly 1.5 to 2 percent rise in gold prices against major currencies. However, gold did not …

Audible just launched a new that costs $9 each month. Despite the lower price, this plan still includes a monthly audiobook credit. These credits allow users to download pretty much any audiobook from the library, including most brand-new releases. This was a perk previously locked to the Premium Plus plan, which is $15 per month. Subscribers also get access to …

UAE President receives phone call from President of Kosovo condemning Iranian attacks Source link

امریکی فوج نے اعلان کیا ہے کہ ایران کے خلاف آپریشن ”ایپک فیوری“ کے ابتدائی 72 گھنٹوں کے دوران ایران بھر میں 1700 سے زائد اہداف کو نشانہ بنایا گیا ہے۔ یہ تفصیلات امریکی سینٹرل کمانڈ (سینٹکام) کی جانب سے جاری کی گئی فیکٹ شیٹ میں سامنے آئی ہیں۔ العربیہ کی رپورٹ کے مطابق سینٹکام نے دعویٰ کیا ہے کہ …

The United States Embassy in Islamabad has extended the suspension of visa services at its embassy and consulates across Pakistan until Friday, March 6, due to the current security situation following nationwide protests. The decision comes after demonstrations took place in several cities over the reported assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during Israeli and American attacks in Iran. The US …

Apple unveiled its latest slate of MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops on Tuesday morning, and in the case of the MacBook Pro, the new hardware comes with the announcement of new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The specs on the new chips are impressive, featuring an 18-core CPU that Apple says is over 4x the peak GPU compute …

Apple unveiled its latest slate of MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops on Tuesday morning, and in the case of the MacBook Pro, the new hardware comes with the announcement of new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The specs on the new chips are impressive, featuring an 18-core CPU that Apple says is over 4x the peak GPU compute …

On Saturday, U.S. and Israeli jets began a bombing campaign against Iran, killing its supreme leader Ali Khamenei and several senior government officials. The attacks also hit military and civilian targets all across the country, including a girls’ school, where at least 168 children and adults were killed.  After a few days of conflict, multiple reports, as well as statements …

Dave Parker and Kathy Cox. (Photos courtesy of Trajectory Playbook) Seattle tech veteran Dave Parker‘s techniques for empowering early stage entrepreneurs has a new playbook. The longtime startup founder, leader and advisor, in partnership with strategist and educator Kathy Cox, announced the launch Tuesday of Trajectory Playbook. The education platform is designed to help founders bridge the gap between initial …

UAE condemns Iranian attacks, reserves right to respond at Human Rights Council Source link

Elliott Investment Management, an activist investor known for its assertive involvement in company decisions, has taken a $1 billion stake in Pinterest. The firm first invested in the social platform in 2022. Pinterest announced the financial boost on Tuesday, and CEO Bill Ready said he considers this a major vote of confidence that underscores the company’s ambitious AI efforts.  “We …

According to multiple reports, Apple is working on a low-cost MacBook, which would allow the company to compete with inexpensive laptops for the first time. As Apple drips out news this week about its newest iPhones and MacBooks, could we finally see this new laptop unveiled? If reporting from MacRumors and Bloomberg is correct, the lower-cost MacBook, which is rumored …

TheFounderVC team, from left: Paul Longhenry, Mia Lewin, and Shail Kaveti. Not pictured: Jay Bartot. (TFVC Photo) TheFounderVC (TFVC), a new early stage fund based in Seattle and San Francisco, announced the public launch Tuesday of its inaugural $5 million fund. The firm is focused on “vertical AI” — startups building industry-specific products on top of increasingly powerful AI models. …