UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in huge blow to global oil producers’ group
The stunning loss of the longstanding OPEC member could create disarray and weaken the group A woman passes by a logo of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) during the United Nations climate change conference COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan November 13, 2024. Photo: Reuters The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it quit the […]
Five injured in grenade attack on house in Chagai
Among injured, two belong to Multan, two to Sialkot, one to Narowal, working for construction company QUETTA: At least five people were injured in a hand grenade attack in Dalbandin, an area of Chagai district in Balochistan, late on Monday night, police said. According to police officials, unidentified individuals threw a hand grenade at a […]
OpenAI trial pitting Elon Musk against Sam Altman kicks off
Musk seeks $150b in damages, claims Altman betrayed OpenAI’s mission by turning it into ‘wealth machine’ for investors A combination image shows Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in San Francisco, California, U.S., on November 16, 2023 and Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and […]
Oil prices hit $110 while stocks waver on Iran impasse
By helping the world reduce oil prices from the $150-$200 range and saving hundreds of billions in import bills and high interest expense, Pakistan has earned its seat at the table. photo: REUTERS Stocks held their ground and oil rose on Tuesday as investors weighed the stalemate in the Iran conflict, while the yen was […]
Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon, The Information reports
Agreement allows the Pentagon to use Google’s AI for ‘any lawful government purpose’ Alphabet’s Google joined a growing list of technology firms to sign a deal with the US Department of Defence to use its artificial intelligence models for classified work, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person familiar with the matter. The agreement […]
Putin praises Iranian people for resistance to US in talks with Araghchi
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during a meeting at the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library in Saint Petersburg. PHOTO: REUTERS Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday praised the Iranian people for battling to stay independent in the face of US and Israeli pressure and said Moscow would do all it […]
Trump not happy with latest Iran proposal to end the war, US official says
Iran’s latest proposal sets aside nuclear discussion until war is ended, disputes over shipping from Gulf resolved US President Donald Trump speaks about research into mental health treatments in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., April 18, 2026. REUTERS US President Donald Trump is unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal on resolving the […]
Pakistan, Sri Lanka kick off joint counter-terrorism exercise ‘Shake Hands-II’ at Tarbela
ISPR says exercise aimed at enhancing professional capabilities through joint training Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Monday kicked off a joint counter-terrorism exercise at Tarbela aimed at enhancing professional capabilities and strengthening longstanding military-to-military relations, the military’s media wing said in a statement According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Shake Hands-II is a […]
UK, Canada and Egypt FMs discuss regional situation, stress talks and diplomacy in calls with Dar
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (Left clockwise), Egypt FM Badr Abdelatty, Canadian FM Anita Anand and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. Photos: File Foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, Canada and Egypt on Monday discussed the latest developments in the regional situation and emphasised the importance of dialogue and diplomacy for peace during separate telephone calls […]
Kajol says her biggest parenting lesson was learning to listen, not instruct
Bollywood actor shares parenting struggles with daughter, highlighting Gen Z challenges Bollywood actor Kajol recently opened up about generational differences and her three-year-long parenting struggles with her daughter Nysa Devgan, while appearing on YouTuber Lily Singh’s podcast. Known for speaking candidly about her personal life, Kajol spoke to Singh about parenthood and the “irrational” and “illogical” challenges […]