Artificial intelligence is reshaping the UK job market, particularly impacting writing, translation, and creative sectors. Companies are leveraging AI for cost reduction, leading to fewer opportunities and lower pay for workers in these fields. This shift, with over two-thirds of British workers potentially affected, raises concerns about rising unemployment during the transition period.

The remarks came after Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif rejected US President Donald Trump’s appeal for Islamabad to join the Abraham Accords. Asif said Pakistan would not back any agreement that went against the country’s "fundamental ideologies". The Abraham Accords were brokered by the United States in 2020 and led to the normalisation of diplomatic, economic and security relations between Israel and several Arab nations.

Sri Lankan police apprehended 173 Indian nationals, alongside 25 Nepalese and other foreigners, in a significant cybercrime sweep across southern resort towns. Suspects, aged 25-35, face charges including visa abuse, illegal employment, and cybercrime offenses. This follows earlier detentions of Chinese and Vietnamese nationals, highlighting a broader crackdown on international syndicates exploiting Sri Lanka's connectivity.

A shocking incident at Denver International Airport saw a Frontier Airlines jet abort takeoff after striking a person who had jumped a perimeter fence. The collision ignited a brief engine fire, prompting an emergency evacuation. While most passengers escaped unharmed, some sustained minor injuries. An investigation into the tragic event is underway.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett are joining forces for upcoming parliamentary elections, aiming to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu. This unification of their parties signals a significant political realignment in Israel. Both leaders have been critical of Netanyahu's governance, particularly his handling of recent conflicts. Their previous coalition briefly ended Netanyahu's long tenure.

Erika Kirk was seen being escorted from the White House Correspondents' Dinner in tears after gunfire caused panic and evacuation. The incident evoked sympathy due to her husband Charlie Kirk's death last year. The dinner was disrupted by a shooting near the security screening area, leading to a lockdown and the arrest of a suspect.

Global condom giant Karex Bhd is hiking prices by up to 30% due to Iran war-induced supply chain disruptions and soaring raw material costs. Naphtha shortages are crippling production, leading to a worldwide shortage of essential goods, from condoms to plastic packaging, impacting public health initiatives, especially in developing nations.

Panic erupted at the White House Correspondents' Dinner as shots were fired, forcing President Trump and other dignitaries to be evacuated. A 30-year-old Californian man, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was apprehended by the Secret Service after allegedly attempting to breach security with a firearm. An officer was reportedly shot but is expected to recover.

Gaza witnessed a historic moment as Palestinians engaged in their first local elections in over two decades, marking a tentative step toward reconciling the fragmented political landscape between Gaza and the West Bank. Though hampered by Israeli-imposed restrictions, officials creatively utilised whatever materials they could muster to ensure the elections went ahead.

US President Donald Trump canceled a planned trip by his envoys to Pakistan to meet Iranian leaders, citing wasted travel time and confusion within Iran's leadership. He asserted the US holds the upper hand and urged Iran to initiate talks. This decision has diminished Pakistan's role in facilitating US-Iran discussions.