SoftBank Invests in Intel, Offering Lifeline to Struggling U.S. Chipmaker In a major vote of confidence for Intel, SoftBank announced on Monday that it is making an equity investment in the once-iconic U.S. chipmaker. The move comes as Intel continues to face challenges in the fast-growing artificial intelligence chip market, after years of management missteps […]
PCB Restructures Contracts, Babar and Rizwan Move to Category B ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled a major shake-up in its central contract structure, placing players into Categories B, C, and D, and scrapping the long-standing Category A reserved for top performers. As a result, star batter Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad […]
Pakistan Aims to Reduce Debt, Curb Inflation, and Boost Growth by 2028 ISLAMABAD – The Finance Ministry has unveiled ambitious plans to ease Pakistan’s debt burden, control inflation, and stimulate economic growth over the next five years. According to the Medium-Term Debt Strategy, the government aims to reduce public debt from the current 66 percent […]
Israel, Australia Clash Over Visas Amid Palestinian State Recognition Dispute JERUSALEM – Tensions between Israel and Australia escalated on Tuesday after Israel revoked visas of Australian diplomats in response to Canberra blocking a far-right Israeli politician from entering the country. The move came just hours after Australia cancelled the visa of Simcha Rothman, a member […]
India, China Push to Mend Relations Amid Geopolitical Shifts NEW DELHI – India and China, two of the world’s most populous nations and long-time rivals, appear to be moving toward easing tensions after years of strained relations. The two countries, which fought a deadly border clash in 2020, are now signaling a willingness to rebuild […]
Hurricane Erin Strengthens to Category 3, Threatens U.S. East Coast MIAMI – Hurricane Erin has rapidly intensified into a Category 3 storm after a historic burst of strengthening over the weekend, which scientists say was fueled by human-driven climate change. The storm briefly reached Category 5 strength before weakening slightly. The U.S. National Hurricane Center […]
South Korea, U.S. Begin Joint Drills Amid Rising North Korea Tensions SEOUL – South Korea and the United States have launched their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military drills this week, stepping up preparations against North Korea’s growing nuclear threat. The 11-day exercises, which Seoul says are purely defensive, include upgraded response strategies. While the scale […]
U.S. Revokes Student Visas Over Political Activism and Gaza War Protests WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has intensified its crackdown on student visas, canceling thousands in recent months as part of a broader push to tighten U.S. immigration rules. According to officials, roughly 4,000 visas have been revoked after holders were found guilty of offenses […]
Microsoft Expands Windows 11 Dark Mode Ahead of 25H2 Update The world’s leading tech giant, Microsoft, has introduced a preview build of Windows 11 that expands dark mode support, hinting at a broader visual overhaul expected with the upcoming 25H2 update. The latest Insider builds now feature dark-themed file operation dialogs, including copy, delete, and […]
Monkeypox Case Confirmed in Attock Resident Returning from Dubai ISLAMABAD – Health authorities have confirmed a new case of monkeypox in Pakistan, involving a 42-year-old man from Attock who arrived in Islamabad from Dubai on August 15. According to officials, the patient showed symptoms of the disease during routine screening by Border Health Services at […]
