China Seeks to Block US Tech Giant Meta From AI Acquisition
Beijing has drawn a line in the sand on artificial intelligence. In a move that blindsided global tech markets, China blocked the Meta AI acquisition of agentic AI startup Manus a $2 billion deal that was already partially completed and had been quietly reintegrated into Meta’s internal systems. The decision reinforces how aggressively Beijing is […]
Why the Key to Losing Weight May Be Enjoying a Treat
Everything you thought you knew about weight loss might need rethinking. The standard advice cut the treats, eliminate the sugar, ban the biscuits turns out to be one of the reasons so many diets fail. A growing body of research now suggests that allowing yourself to enjoy food, including the occasional indulgence, may actually be […]
Why Spotify Has No Button to Filter Out AI Music
You have almost certainly listened to AI-generated music on Spotify without knowing it. And right now, there is nothing you can do about it at least not officially. The Spotify AI music filter that millions of listeners want simply does not exist, and the reasons why reveal something uncomfortable about how the world’s biggest music […]
Islamabad Talks: Pakistan’s Diplomatic Role in US-Iran Tensions
Islamabad Talks: A Diplomatic Opportunity and a Test for Peace By Amir Muhammad Khan Islamabad talks are both a diplomatic opportunity and a test. The recent peace talks in Islamabad have once again drawn the world’s attention to Pakistan’s diplomatic and peace-making efforts in the region. Pakistan has once again presented itself as a country […]
Italy Hands Over Chinese Hacker to USA in Major Cyber Espionage Case
In a significant blow to cyber espionage operations targeting the United States, Italy has handed over 34-year-old Xu Zewei to American authorities. He is accused of carrying out cyberattacks on US universities and research institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. This case is one of the most high-profile recent FBI cases involving foreign state-sponsored cyber crime […]
May Day and Workers’ Rights – The True Story of Labor Struggles
The Fragrance of Labor and the Truth of May Day Mian Iftikhar Ahmad May 1st, known as International Workers’ Day or Labour Day, is not merely a date in history but one of the greatest chapters in the story of humanity that honors labor and hard work, this day narrates the hopeful story of the […]
Oil Prices Rise as US-Iran Peace Talks Stall
Oil prices rise again on Monday and this time the trigger is diplomatic, not military. A planned second round of US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed over the weekend before it even began, sending Brent crude above $107 per barrel and reminding markets just how fragile the ceasefire truly is. The Strait of Hormuz disruption […]
Aspirin Can Reduce the Risk of Cancer And We’re Starting to Understand Why
A drug that has been in medicine cabinets for over a century may also be one of the most powerful tools we have against cancer. The link between Aspirin and cancer risk has been studied for decades but a landmark study published in Nature in March 2025 has finally explained the biological mechanism behind it. […]
Maryam Nawaz Says Punjab Is Establishing a 50-Acre Film City to Bring the Glory of Filmmaking Back to Lahore
Lahore was once the Hollywood of South Asia. Now Punjab’s government wants to bring that era back with a 50-acre film city in Lahore that promises to rebuild Pakistan’s film industry from the ground up. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz made the announcement on April 26, 2026, describing the Punjab Film City as the country’s first […]
ACL Injury Ends Xavi Simons’ World Cup 2026 Dream With the Netherlands
One of Europe’s most exciting young midfielders will not be at the World Cup this summer. The Xavi Simons ACL injury confirmed on Sunday has ended his season, ended his World Cup dream, and left both Tottenham Hotspur and the Netherlands counting the cost of losing their most creative player at the worst possible time. […]
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