An Atlas V rocket successfully lifted off from Florida at 12:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, carrying 29 Amazon Leo internet satellites into low Earth orbit. The rocket followed a north-easterly flight path, while mission teams confirmed the launch proceeded as planned, marking another important step in Amazon’s effort to build a global broadband satellite network. […]
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UAE oil exports near highest level since 2017
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) oil exports have climbed to their highest level since 2017, with daily shipments exceeding 3.9 million barrels in June, according to Emirati media reports. The increase marks a significant recovery in the country’s energy exports, with officials reporting that oil shipments have returned to levels seen before recent regional conflict […]
World Bank urges Pakistan to revise NFC Award
The World Bank has recommended that Pakistan revise the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award formula to improve fiscal federalism, strengthen revenue collection and ensure a more equitable distribution of resources among the provinces. The recommendations were presented in the World Bank’s report, Strengthening Fiscal Federalism in Pakistan, launched by lead economist Tobias Haque and Country […]
Knesset advances bill to ban Muslim call to prayer through loudspeakers at mosques
Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has approved the preliminary reading of a bill that would restrict the broadcasting of the Muslim call to prayer through loudspeakers at mosques, according to Israeli media reports. The proposed legislation passed its first reading by 50 votes to 36 in the 120-member parliament. If enacted, the bill would require mosques […]
UAE bans social media accounts for children under 15
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced new regulations prohibiting children under the age of 15 from creating, using or operating personal social media accounts as part of efforts to strengthen online child safety. Under the new rules, children younger than 15 will no longer be permitted to access social media platforms, even with parental […]
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia signed an MoU to build cricket stadium
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build an international cricket stadium in Jeddah, marking a major step in strengthening cricket infrastructure and expanding cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was signed by Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Mohammad Al Saud and Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan’s […]
Government raises carbon tax on petrol, diesel
The federal government has increased the carbon tax on petrol and diesel by Rs5 per litre, with the revised rate taking effect from midnight, according to an official notification. Under the new rates, the carbon tax on petrol and high-speed diesel has been increased from Rs2.5 to Rs5 per litre. The government has simultaneously reduced […]
Maryam, Punjab speaker meet to ease tensions
Maryam Nawaz and Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan held a one-on-one meeting in Lahore on Wednesday to address recent controversies involving the Punjab Assembly Speaker’s Office and clear up misunderstandings, according to official sources. The meeting followed political debate over two recent issues that placed the speaker under public scrutiny. One involved the Punjab Assembly’s Committee […]
Iran, US talks to resume after Khamenei funeral
Indirect negotiations between Iran and the US are set to resume after the funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Qatari officials, who said the latest round of discussions in Doha produced positive progress. Qatar, which has been facilitating dialogue between the two countries, said the talks focused on issues related […]
US declines to renew USMCA in current form
The US has declined to renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form, citing ongoing trade deficits with Mexico and Canada, while confirming that the trade pact will remain in force as negotiations continue. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the decision following a virtual meeting involving officials from the three North American […]