Biden describes Meta decision to do away with fact-checking as shameful – World
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden blasted Meta on Friday for scrapping fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in the United States, calling the move “really shameful” after a global network warned of real-world harm if the tech giant expands its decision to other countries. Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg triggered alarm Tuesday when he announced the […]
Another coal miner killed as Sanjdi victims confirmed dead – Pakistan
QUETTA: A miner was killed in the Duki coal field area due to a mudslide inside a mine on Saturday, while officials confirmed that eight coal miners trapped 4,000 feet deep inside a collapsed mine in the Sanjdi area of Quetta have lost their lives. The eight miners were among 12 who had been buried […]
Malala slams Taliban for ruining girls’ education
Listen to article Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai urged Muslim leaders on Sunday to avoid recognising the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan and to demonstrate genuine leadership by standing up against their policies limiting education for women and girls. Addressing a summit on girls’ education in Islamabad, Malala firmly stated, “Do not legitimise them.” “Simply put, the Taliban […]
Kundi seeks Centre’s intervention for Kurram peace – Pakistan
KARACHI: Amid ongoing unrest in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday called for urgent intervention from the federal government and armed forces to restore stability attributing the area’s current turmoil to the ‘failure’ of the PTI-led government, which he said had contributed to the escalating crisis. The governor also highlighted his […]
Black box data missing from Jeju Air’s final moments before crash
Listen to article The flight data and cockpit voice recorders from the Jeju Air crash last month stopped recording four minutes before the disaster, South Korea’s transport ministry confirmed. The crash, which occurred on 29 December at Muan International Airport, killed 179 people, making it the deadliest air accident on South Korean soil. Two cabin crew members […]
How to counter insurgencies – Pakistan
IT is easy to say that the state must develop comprehensive and distinct counterterrorism and counterinsurgency strategies; however, what does comprehensive mean? This critical aspect is often missed in policy and public discussions. As insurgents in Balochistan have escalated their attacks, marking a significant increase in frequency and intensity over the past several months, it […]
ICC delegation inspects Gaddafi Stadium ahead of 2025 Champions Trophy
Listen to article The International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation on Sunday visited Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore to assess preparations for the 2025 Men’s Champions Trophy, set to be held in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9. The delegation, which included ICC officials, broadcasters, and logistics personnel, thoroughly reviewed the venue’s facilities, including media boxes, dressing rooms, and enclosures. […]
Crucial ‘black box’ data before South Korean plane crash missing – World
SEOUL: The flight data and cockpit voice recorders on the Jeju Air jet that crashed on Dec 29 stopped recording about four minutes before the airliner hit a concrete structure at South Korea’s Muan airport, the transport ministry said on Saturday. Authorities investigating the disaster that killed 179 people, the worst on South Korean soil, […]
Bangladesh announce Champions Trophy squad, drops out Shakib
Listen to article Bangladesh has become the first Asian team to announce their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, naming a 15-member team led by Najmul Hossain Shanto. Veteran all-rounder and former captain Shakib Al Hasan has been excluded from the squad. His omission comes after he failed a second bowling action test last month at England’s […]
Blame game begins as raging LA fire switches direction – World
LOS ANGELES: The largest of the raging wildfires that have devastated parts of Los Angeles was reported to have shifted direction on Saturday, triggering more evacuation orders and posing a new challenge to exhausted firefighters. Six simultaneous blazes that have ripped across Los Angeles County neighborhoods since Tuesday have killed at least 11 people and […]