On Tuesday, Israel killed Saleh al-Arouri, the deputy leader of Hamas, in a drone strike in Beirut, according to Lebanese and Palestinian security sources. The assassination of al-Arouri, who was 57 years old, is the first of a senior Hamas political leader since Israel launched a massive air and ground offensive against the group three Read More…
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OpenAI welcomes back Sam Altman as CEO in a dramatic reversal
Amidst high-stakes discussions about the future of OpenAI, the company has announced the return of Sam Altman as CEO, just days after his abrupt removal, marking a significant turnaround for the AI powerhouse. The reinstatement of Altman follows intense negotiations, leading to an agreement that also involves a major overhaul of the board of directors, Read More…
Israeli Forces’ assault on Gaza escalates humanitarian crisis; Biden calls for hospital protection
Israeli forces intensified their offensive in Gaza, targeting hospitals and residential areas. Tanks positioned near Al Shifa Hospital hint at a dire situation within healthcare facilities, with reports of patient deaths, including infants, due to power shortages amid the ongoing conflict. US President Biden urged hospital protection, signalling ongoing negotiations via Qatar for a potential Read More…
When a government runs out of ideas
THE news went around. The Federal Government and striking lecturers in the country’s public universities organised under the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, were meeting on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Not a few hoped that the six-month strike by the lecturers would be resolved. But the outcome was as disappointing as the cavalier way Read More…