Alibaba is expanding its AI strategy beyond software models by developing a future system with up to 10 trillion parameters, multimodal capabilities, a new in-house processor, and expanded data-center infrastructure. Its Zhenwu V900 chip is intended for AI training and deployment, with Read More
Ariana Global News is inviting girls and women across Afghanistan to join a new volunteer citizen journalism program that teaches reporting, mobile storytelling, safety, and verification—no experience needed. Participants get hands-on training, mentoring, and a path to publish stories worldwide via Google News, amplifying local voices with real impact.
Meta Description: Humanitarian corridors can help deliver food, medicine, shelter, and other essential assistance to communities affected by conflict and disasters. Explore how these aid routes work, the challenges they face, and their role in emergency relief. When conflict, natural disasters, or other Read More
Artificial intelligence companies are beginning to combine advanced models with physical laboratory experiments. Anthropic has established a biology lab in the San Francisco Bay Area to support research involving biomolecular modeling, protein design, biological data analysis and potential drug discovery. The approach Read More
AI can identify potential B2B partners, analyze information and accelerate matchmaking, but finding a promising company does not establish a trustworthy commercial relationship. Contracts, financial terms, reputation and regulatory concerns require verification and judgment beyond automated recommendations. A human-in-the-loop model allows AI Read More
Researchers recovered ancient sheep pox virus DNA from animal-skin parchment in medieval manuscripts, including the roughly 1,000-year-old York Gospels. Alongside DNA from archaeological sheep remains, 21 ancient viral genomes helped reconstruct the disease’s evolution across Eurasia over at least 3,700 years. Viral Read More
The return of Afghan migrants from Pakistan and Iran is increasing demand for housing in Kabul and other major cities, where limited affordable supply has contributed to rising rents. Returning families and long-term residents are facing greater financial pressure as they search Read More
Explore the latest regional security developments, border tensions, cross-border risks, and their potential impact on trade, transportation, and regional stability. Border security is closely connected to regional trade, transportation, investment, and economic stability. When border crossings operate smoothly and countries maintain predictable Read More
Afghanistan’s economy has expanded for a second consecutive year, supported by stronger revenues and relatively low inflation. However, persistent poverty, limited employment, weak investment and uncertainty mean economic growth has not substantially improved living conditions for many households. Rapid population growth, a Read More
Afghanistan retains broad territorial stability under Taliban control, but localized violence persists. A United Nations report recorded 88 attacks by armed opposition groups across 21 provinces from May to July, while ACLED reported increased political violence in parts of Badakhshan and Herat. Read More
