Oil prices posted modest gains on Friday as investors remained cautiously optimistic about ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran, while monitoring crude supplies from the Middle East ahead of the long US holiday weekend. International benchmark Brent crude rose 17 cents, or 0.24%, to $72.10 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate […]
US reaffirmed support for Pakistan’s right to counterterrorism efforts
The United States (US) has reaffirmed its support for Pakistan’s right to counterterrorism efforts, acknowledging the country’s security challenges and the heavy toll terrorism has taken on its people. Speaking at the US State Department’s daily press briefing, spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Washington recognised Pakistan’s security concerns and supported its efforts to combat terrorism. “Pakistan […]
Government plans new auto policy to promote affordable EVs
The federal government has decided to introduce a new auto policy from July aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s automotive sector, promoting electric vehicles (EVs) and making smaller cars more affordable for consumers. Under the proposed policy, the government plans to bring the price of small cars down to between Rs2 million and Rs2.5 million, while expanding […]
Russia launched barrage of drones, missiles on Kyiv, at least 21 civilians killed, more than 90 injured
At least 21 civilians were killed and more than 90 others injured after Russia launched an overnight barrage of drones and missiles on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, in one of the deadliest attacks on the city in recent months. The assault lasted around 11 hours, with loud explosions rocking the capital as thousands of residents sought […]
Venezuela earthquakes death toll rises above 2,600
The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has climbed to more than 2,600, according to the country’s interim president, as rescue teams continue searching for survivors in affected areas. Interim President Rodríguez said the number of confirmed deaths had reached 2,600, while more than 11,000 people have been injured in the disaster. Officials […]
Truck driven by 11-year-old kills 10 Buddhist monks in Thailand
An 11-year-old boy allegedly driving a pickup truck crashed into a group of Buddhist monks during a pilgrimage in northeastern Thailand, killing 10 monks and injuring more than 20 others, authorities said. The accident occurred on Thursday in Thailand’s Mukdahan province, around 600 kilometres northeast of Bangkok. Officials said a total of 35 monks were […]
At least 9 people killed and 20 injured after an explosive device detonated inside café in Damascus
At least nine people were killed and 20 others were injured after an explosive device detonated inside a café in Syria’s capital, Damascus, on Thursday, authorities said. According to Syria’s Health Ministry, the blast struck a café located near the city’s main courthouse complex. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals, while emergency teams treated […]
PM Shehbaz to attend Khamenei’s funeral in Iran: Pakistan’s Foreign Office
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Iran on Friday to attend the funeral prayers of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Office. Speaking at the weekly media briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said the prime minister will be accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign […]
Report claims Elon Musk’s company SpaceX is developing AI smartphone
A new report has claimed that Elon Musk’s company SpaceX is developing an artificial intelligence-powered smartphone, although Musk has denied the report. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the company has presented a prototype of the device to investors and shareholders. The report describes the prototype as a slim, smartphone-like device designed […]
WhatsApp rejects concerns over username feature by the Indian government
WhatsApp has rejected concerns raised by the Indian government over its upcoming username feature, saying the new system has been designed with safeguards to reduce fraud and identity impersonation. The Indian government had urged the Meta-owned messaging platform to delay the rollout of the feature and explain how it would prevent scammers from exploiting usernames […]