Mass Strikes and School Blockades Sweep France Amid Budget Protests Teachers, train drivers, pharmacists, and hospital staff joined strikes across France on Thursday, while groups of teenagers blocked dozens of high schools for hours, as part of a nationwide day of protest. Protesters and unions are demanding that the previous government’s fiscal plans be scrapped. […]
U.S. Vetoes U.N. Resolution as Gaza Inquiry Accuses Israel of Genocide UNITED NATIONS – A draft resolution in the U.N. Security Council, calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas and other groups, failed after the United States cast its veto. The text, prepared by 10 of the 15 council […]
Israel-Jordan Border Attack Sparks Tensions Amid UN Genocide Report on Gaza No group has claimed responsibility for what Israel condemned as a “terror attack” at the Allenby Bridge crossing — the only gateway for Palestinians traveling from the Israeli-occupied West Bank to Jordan. According to Jordan’s foreign ministry, the suspected attacker was identified as Abdul […]
DeepSeek Reveals Rare Details on AI Training Costs in Nature Journal HANGZHOU – Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek has disclosed for the first time the cost of training its flagship reasoning-focused model, R1, in a rare update that has drawn global attention. The company revealed in a peer-reviewed article published Wednesday in the journal Nature […]
Mushahid Calls Pakistan-Saudi Defense Pact ‘Historic’ Amid Regional Tensions ISLAMABAD — In a statement shared on the social media platform X, Senator Mushahid Hussain described the newly signed Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement as “historic and timely,” highlighting its importance in the current geopolitical landscape. “This Strategic Defense Pact, the first of its kind […]
Pakistan Faces IMF Review with Key Reforms Still Pending ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s upcoming economic review with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be crucial, as the successful completion of the process could unlock a $1 billion tranche from the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The country has already secured more than $2 billion in […]
GSK to Invest $1.2 Billion in U.S. Research and Manufacturing During Trump Visit LONDON – Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has announced major new investments in the United States during the first day of President Donald Trump’s state visit to Britain. The company said the funds will strengthen its research, development, and production capabilities across […]
Karachi Experiences Humid Weather with Light Drizzle Possible Karachi is currently experiencing high humidity, creating a moist and sticky atmosphere for residents, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Sea breezes have returned to the city, though their intensity remains lower than usual. The Met Office reported that the minimum temperature this morning was 25.5°C, […]
PM Shehbaz to Hold Bilateral Talks with Saudi Crown Prince to Strengthen Ties Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by key members of his Cabinet, is set to meet Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince for bilateral talks aimed at reviewing the full spectrum of Pakistan-Saudi relations. The leaders are expected to discuss regional and global […]
Terrorist Attack in Zhob Claims Police Officer’s Life, Injures Levies Personnel Zhob/Bannu: A tragic attack unfolded at the Levies and police post in Sherani Town Headquarters, Zhob, where terrorists targeted security forces, resulting in the martyrdom of police officer Altaf and injuries to a Levies personnel, SP Nasrullah Malik confirmed. The injured Levies member and […]
