Meta warned a million Facebook users Friday that they have been “exposed” to seemingly innocuous smartphone applications designed to steal passwords to the social network. So far this year, Meta has identified more than 400 “malicious” apps tailored for smartphones powered by Apple or Android software and available at the Apple and Google app stores, […]
New Zealand hikes interest rates to seven-year high
WELLINGTON: New Zealand hikes interest rates to seven-year high. New Zealand’s central bank on Wednesday delivered its eighth consecutive interest rate hike, sending the country’s borrowing costs to their highest level in more than seven years, as it joins a global battle against surging inflation. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand stayed true to its […]
Pakistan performed ‘above expectation’ on global innovation index: UN
Pakistan performed ‘above expectation’ on the global innovation index. The UN highlighted how a number of developing countries, including Indonesia, Pakistan, Kenya, Brazil and Jamaica had performed “above expectation” on the innovation index relative to their level of economic development. In a fresh report, the UN’s World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) found that research and development spending and […]
Pakistan set up rematch with India after crushing Hong Kong
Pakistan set up a rematch with India after crushing Hong Kong. In the Asia Cup encounter on Friday at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Pakistan’s bowlers destroyed a fledgling Hong Kong batting lineup and delivered a 155-run victory, ensuring a position in the Super Four and a rematch with India this Sunday. In a crucial Twenty20 […]
Nationwide curfew by Iraqi army
Nationwide curfew by Iraqi army. Two protesters were killed and Iraq declared a nationwide curfew after supporters of Moqtada Sadr stormed the government palace in Baghdad’s Green Zone Monday following the powerful Shiite leader’s declaration that he was quitting politics. Shots fired in the fortified area. Government buildings as well as diplomatic missions, an AFP […]
‘Third’ of Pakistan under water as flood aid starts pouring in
‘Third’ of Pakistan under water as flood aid starts pouring in: Aid efforts ramped up across flooded Pakistan on Tuesday to help tens of millions of people affected by relentless monsoon rains that have submerged a third of the country and claimed more than 1,100 lives. The rains that began in June have unleashed the […]
Asia Cup 2022: India and Pakistan all set for next cricket battle
Asia Cup 2022, India and Pakistan all set for next cricket battle. One of the largest cricket competitions is about to begin in the next few hours where Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, are set to begin the six-team tournament at the Dubai International Stadium. Despite the presence of the six top Asian teams, India and […]
US says it is not delaying Iran nuclear talks
WASHINGTON: US says it is not delaying Iran nuclear talks. Washington denied suggestions it is stalling a potential agreement to resurrect the Iran nuclear deal after a “final” draft was circulated, but said outstanding questions remain. “The notion that we have delayed this negotiation in any way is just not true,” said State Department spokesman […]
Israeli strikes on Syria kills three soldiers
DAMASCUS: Israeli strikes on Syria kills three soldiers and wounded three others on Friday, state media said. The latest such incident in the war-torn country. Syria’s official news agency SANA said, ‘quoting a military source’, The strike led three soldiers to death, and wounding three others. Israel has carried out hundreds of air strikes inside […]
Russia launches Iranian satellite Amid Ukraine war concerns
ALMATY, Kazakhstan: An Iranian satellite launched by Russia blasted off from Kazakhstan and reached orbit amid controversy that Moscow might use it to boost its surveillance of military targets in Ukraine. As Russia’s international isolation grows following Western sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin is seeking to pivot Russia towards the Middle East, […]