California: Meta has announced that it is shutting down its Messenger app for macOS and Windows, ending standalone desktop support for the popular messaging platform. According to the company, the Messenger desktop apps will officially retire on December 15, after which users will no longer be able to access them. A Meta support page confirmed...
Beijing: Chinese media have reported that two foreign fighter jets were intercepted and forced out of China’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) J-16 fighter jets during a training exercise. According to a report by state broadcaster CCTV, the incident occurred last year and the foreign aircraft have not entered...
Washington: US President Donald Trump has said that ending the war between Pakistan and Afghanistan is very easy for him. The US President, while talking to reporters in the Oval Office, said that he likes to stop wars and is aware of the recent border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. He said it is very...
Auckland: For most people, introducing themselves takes just a few seconds — but for Laurence Watkins, it’s a 20-minute ordeal. That’s because his full name contains a staggering 2,253 words, making him the person with the longest name in the world, officially recognized by the Guinness World Records. Watkins, 60, a retired security guard from...
India has reportedly reduced its oil imports from Russia by 50 percent following intense pressure and heavy tariffs imposed by the United States. According to White House officials quoted by the British news agency Reuters, trade discussions between the US and India have been “constructive and productive,” leading to a significant cut in Russian oil...
Washington: US President Donald Trump once again recalled the downing of seven Indian aircraft by Pakistan during heightened Indo-Pak tensions, while also criticizing the Modi government’s foreign policy decisions. Speaking to the media in the Oval Office, Trump said he has helped prevent eight wars during his tenure, claiming that India and Pakistan were once...
Colombo: The ICC Women’s World Cup match between Pakistan and England was abandoned due to persistent rain, resulting in Pakistan’s elimination from the semi-final race. The match, held in Colombo, saw Pakistan Women win the toss and elect to field first. Their bowlers dominated early on, dismantling England’s batting lineup and reducing them to 78...
Islamabad: Prime Minister of Pakistan has approved a reduction in petroleum product prices, providing relief to consumers across the country. Following the Prime Minister’s approval, the Ministry of Finance issued an official notification announcing the new prices, which have come into effect immediately. According to the notification, the price of petrol has been reduced by...
Islamabad: Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has said that he should be released on parole so he can help resolve the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan in the interest of peace. Speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail through his sister Noreen Khan, Imran Khan conveyed his concern over...
Islamabad: Pakistan has agreed to observe a 48-hour ceasefire following a request from the Afghan Taliban regime. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the temporary ceasefire began at 6 p.m. on Wednesday and will remain in effect for the next 48 hours. The ministry said the request was made by the Afghan Taliban authorities....