The United States and the European Union announced a joint effort on Monday to boost microchip manufacturing and combat Russian disinformation surrounding the Ukraine conflict. The two sides met outside of Paris as part of the Trade and Technology Council (TTC), a forum established last year to counter China’s growing power in the technology sector. … Read more
The Institute for the Study of War, Russian forces have likely abandoned intentions to grab territory in sections of Ukraine’s east and will instead focus on taking over the Luhansk region of the Donbas. Russian forces have most likely abandoned intentions to achieve “a large-scale encirclement of Ukrainian battalions from Donetsk City to Izyum”; which … Read more
Ukraine’s foreign minister urged the EU on Monday to overcome Hungary’s opposition to a Russian oil embargo and then “kill” all of Moscow’s exports in order to starve its war machine of funds. Budapest has been blocking a push by Brussels, backed by other European Union member states, to ban Moscow’s vital oil exports, the … Read more
Sennheiser’s latest wireless earbuds are smaller, last longer, and feature improved quality and noise cancellation over their predecessors, putting them among the best on the market. The third-generation Momentum true wireless earbuds, priced at £219.99 ($249.95/A$399.5), are likely to dethrone Sony’s WF-1000XM4 as the best-sounding earbuds available. They are 16 percent smaller and hence fit … Read more
The Reno series is one of the popular series lineups from Oppo. It consists of some of the best selling phones from the company and is available almost all over the world. The Chinese company is now preparing to debut the latest model in its Oppo Reno series in the country. On May 23, 2022, … Read more
Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan is looking forward to the release of his upcoming flick Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 with bated breath. The Dhamaka actor uploaded a humorous mashup video of himself advertising advance theatre booking for the highly-anticipated sequel to the 2009 smash horror comedy. Kartik was seen in the video speaking to a baby on … Read more
Wheat prices soared over the weekend because India banned the export of the commodity; adding to the strain on supply lines already strained by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. India, the world’s second-largest producer and eighth-largest exporter of wheat, announced the embargo in an effort to bring domestic prices down from record highs. The wheat harvest … Read more
KARACHI: At least one person was killed and 10 other people were injured in a blast that happened at Karachi’s Iqbal Cloth Market in Kharadar near Memon Mosque on Monday night. Police said that the nature of the blast could not be ascertained so far, adding that the Bomb Disposal Squad had been called. However, … Read more
On Monday, Renault decided to sell its investment in Russian automaker Avtovaz as well as its shares in Renault Russia. “Today, we have made a difficult but necessary decision; and we are making a responsible choice towards our 45,000 employees in Russia; while maintaining the Group’s performance and our ability to return to the country … Read more
After more than 30 years in Russia, McDonald’s said Monday that it will sell its business. The corporation said in a news statement that its “continued ownership of the business in Russia is no longer tenable, nor is it consistent with McDonald’s values”; citing the conflict in Ukraine and the unstable operating climate in Russia … Read more
Colombia’s last recognized rebel group called a 10-day truce on Monday to allow for calm presidential elections later this month. Colombians head to the polls on May 29 with leftist former guerrilla Gustavo Petro the favorite. “We are declaring a ceasefire from 0:00 on May 25 until 24:00 on June 3, so that those that … Read more
Colombia’s last recognized rebel group called a 10-day truce on Monday to allow for calm presidential elections later this month. Colombians will vote on May 29, with leftist former guerrilla Gustavo Petro leading the polls. “We are declaring a ceasefire from 0:00 on May 25 until 24:00 on June 3, so that those that want … Read more
On Monday, European Union foreign ministers attempted to publicly persuade Hungary to lift its veto on a proposed oil embargo against Russia; with Lithuania claiming the bloc was being “kept hostage by one member state.” After Moscow’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, the European Commission recommended an oil embargo in early May; which contains carve-outs … Read more
JetBlue Airways Corp. filed a hostile $3.3 billion cash bid for Spirit Airlines Inc. It appealed directly to shareholders in an attempt to beat Frontier Group Holdings Inc.’s rival offer for the discount carrier. The JetBlue offer is worth $30 per share, which is $3 less than the company’s initial offer, which was rejected by … Read more
According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Russia has no territorial disputes with Finland or Sweden; and their membership in NATO will not increase or improve Europe’s security. Peskov told reporters during his regular phone briefing that Moscow was “very closely” monitoring Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership aspirations, calling it “an subject that concerns us.” Peskov’s … Read more
Jennifer Lopez is looking to make positive changes in her life before she marries fiancé Ben Affleck. “It’s super important for me, especially now, to prioritise my personal life and not just my work life,” the 52–year–old singer said in response to fans’ questions in her On the JLo newsletter. “I started thinking differently 14 … Read more
The provincial law and parliamentary affairs department once again on Monday restrained Advocate General of Punjab (AGP) Ahmad Awais from appearing before the courts on behalf of the government and assigned the responsibility of the office to Additional Advocate General (AAG) Jawwad Yaqoob. Read more: Sheikh Rashid predicted important decisions by May 31 In a memo … Read more
Android 13 beta is now ready for download, and users who wish to try out the latest version of Android can flash it on their phone at their own risk. All you have to do is sign up for the Android Beta program with your Pixel smartphone. Do you not own a Pixel phone? Don’t … Read more
According to analysts, this could lead to political impasse and unrest as strongly divided factions negotiate power-sharing agreements over senior government positions, potentially delaying changes needed to handle the economic crisis and unlock donor help. In the first election since Lebanon’s terrible economic catastrophe and a massive port explosion that rocked Beirut, opponents of Shi’ite … Read more
Following demonstrations in other cities in recent days, dozens of bus drivers went on strike in the Iranian capital on Monday to protest their living conditions. The drivers and workers of the Tehran Bus Company decried the failure to implement a decision by the Supreme Labour Council to introduce a 10 percent salary increase, reformist … Read more
Five people were arrested in Chad on Monday following violent protests against France, which demonstrators accused of supporting the country’s military junta. Seven Total petrol stations were attacked, and a dozen police officers were injured in the unrest that erupted in the capital N’Djamena on Saturday, according to a police official who spoke on condition … Read more
Neelam Muneer Khan recently graced Instagram with some of her beautiful snaps while wearing a lovely green peshwas by the brand Dania by Rehan. Twirling in this wonderful attire, she looks just stunning. The Dil Mom Ka Diya actress is quite active on social media and updates her fans and followers frequently. The actress recently … Read more
On Sunday, Hollywood actor Tom Cruise attended the “A Gallop Through History” performance at the Royal Windsor Horse Show at Home Park in Windsor as part of the official celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. Rather than being driven to the event, the Mission: Impossible actor took a stroll and was mobbed by a … Read more
KHARKIV, Ukraine (Ukraine) — Liliya Gritchina, who lives in a tent beneath the Imeni Maselskoho metro station in Kharkiv, claims she has only seen the sun four times since Russia invaded. Even as Ukrainian forces push Russian troops away from this vital northeastern city; the metro station columns have become makeshift addresses for scores of … Read more
Saudi Arabia on Monday rejected claims that its deliberate futuristic megacity called NEOM may have exclusive rules from the rest of the conservative nation and function like a “united states inside a rustic”. In an interview published last week via the UAE’s The National newspaper, Andrew McEvoy, head of NEOM’s tourism area, become quoted as … Read more
New concerns over Turkey’s first nuclear power plant, which is being built by Moscow’s state-owned nuclear firm. It has arisen as a result of unprecedented sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The first reactor of the $20 billion Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, which is located on the Mediterranean coast near Mersin, is set … Read more
The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor’s office confirmed that 42 investigators will be sent to Ukraine to look into alleged war crimes. In an interview with ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan, the French publication Le Monde first disclosed the deployment of investigators. “This is my office’s largest deployment ever,” he told the newspaper. “The Dutch government has … Read more
During his concert in Buffalo, New York on Sunday, Canadian pop star Justin Bieber observed a moment of silence for the victims of a supermarket shooting. On Saturday, an 18-year-old gunman opened fire in a supermarket, killing at least ten people. On Sunday, the Peaches singer shared a video of the moment on Instagram with … Read more
