Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Dutch use deepfake teen to appeal for murder witnesses

Dutch

Dutch police said on Monday that they had received dozens of leads after using deepfake technology to bring a teenager back to life almost two decades after his murder to appeal for witnesses. Sedar Soares was shot dead in the parking lot of a Rotterdam metro station in 2003 while throwing snowballs with friends. For … Read more

Here’s How to Use TikTok’s Dark Mode

The never-ending stream of short films on TikTok is a great way to spend time that could be spent on something more constructive. We cling to any glimpses of joy we can find in our free waking hours in our capitalist culture, chasing rapid dopamine rushes since that’s all we have.It can be surprising to … Read more

In Davos, Ukrainians host “Russian War Crimes House”

Davos

With Russians barred from Davos, Ukraine took over their hideaway in the Swiss mountain resort and renamed it “Russian War Crimes House.” During the annual World Economic Forum in the Swiss Alps, Russians used the “Russia House” to hold events and network. However, following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, organisers barred them from attending the meeting … Read more

A Chinese company plans to build an electric vehicle plant in Karachi

Many corporations expressed interest in building electric vehicle (EV) plants in the country as soon as the government unveiled the country’s first electric vehicle legislation. Gauss Auto Group, a Chinese company, has announced plans to build an electric vehicle facility in Pakistan’s special economic zone near Port Qasim in Karachi. A Chinese company plans to … Read more

LHC grants protective bail to anchorperson Imran Riaz Khan in sedition cases

LHC Imran Riaz Khan

The Lahore High Court on Monday granted protective bail to anchorperson Imran Riaz Khan in two FIRs registered against him in Sindh province on charges of inciting people against the state institutions including the army and judiciary. Read more: IHC bars FIA from arrest of senior journalist Sami Ibrahim & others Taking up a petition of … Read more

Motorola Razr 3 is the first foldable phone to be released with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor.

Qualcomm’s flagship chip, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, was revealed earlier this month. Now it’s up to the smartphone manufacturers to release devices with the new flagship chip. According to Motorola, the Folding Razr 3 will be the first foldable gadget powered by Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. Razr had traditionally used a mid-range processor … Read more

Chinese “Twisted Panda” hackers have reported spying on Russian defence institutes

At least two research institutes in Russia and a third possible target in Belarus; have been targeted by a Chinese nation-state sophisticated persistent threat (APT). “Twisted Panda” was the name given to the hackers. The “Twisted Panda” attacks coincide with Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine; allowing a wide spectrum of threat actors to quickly adapt … Read more

LHC asks Punjab govt to reply about recent officials’ transfers, postings and suspensions

LHC Imran Riaz Khan

The Lahore High Court on Monday sought replies from the Punjab government on a petition challenging transfers, postings, appointments and suspensions of the officials made by Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz. Read more: PTI approaches ECP to bar Hamza Shehbaz, notify dissident members Munir Ahmad, a citizen, filed the petition through Advocate Azhar Siddique pleading that the … Read more

Russians organize ‘tour’ of destroyed theatre

According to Ukraine’s foreign ministry, Russian forces have organized a “tour” of a theatre that was devastated in an airstrike. The ministry shared a video on Twitter, describing the theatre as the site of “hundreds of Ukrainian deaths.” The structure, located in the important port city of Mariupol, had been used as a refuge when … Read more

As COVID grows, Beijing extends the ‘requirement’ for millions to work from home

As COVID grows, Beijing extends the 'requirement' for millions to work from home

To combat a COVID-19 outbreak, the Chinese capital extended its work-from-home policy to many of its 22 million citizens, while Shanghai increased testing and curbs to maintain its hard-won “zero COVID” status after two months of lockdown. On Sunday, Beijing reported 99 new cases, up from 61 the day before – the highest daily count … Read more

Russian consent would be needed for food exports out of Ukrainian port

A Western diplomat warns that any corridor created to ensure safe passage for food shipments out of the Ukrainian port city of Odesa will require Russian consent. Ukraine has proposed for the establishment of a corridor. It claimed that it will benefit the country and assist to prevent world hunger. Ukraine exports almost 70% of … Read more

Explainer: Do Musk’s allegations raise a legal risk to his businesses and Twitter partnership?

Explainer: Do Musk's allegations raise a legal risk to his businesses and Twitter partnership?

Elon Musk’s firm, SpaceX, is said to have paid $250,000 to settle sexual harassment charges by a flight attendant on a private jet, according to a report (TWTR.N). Here’s a rundown of some of the most pressing legal issues raised by the accusations, as reported by Business Insider. The charges have been refuted by Musk. … Read more

COAS Gen Bajwa calls on Saudi Crown Prince, inquires about welfare of King Salman

COAS Gen Bajwa

Chief of Army Staff (COAS ) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has called on Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman and inquires about the welfare of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Press Agency said. Read more: Ahsan Iqbal directs railway authorities to speed up CPEC ML-1 project General Bajwa expresses good wishes and prayed for the … Read more

US ready to tap diesel reserves amid supply shortage: WH

US

The Biden administration is prepared to tap into America’s national diesel reserves to tame hovering prices amid a supply crunch, a White House spokeswoman stated Monday. The Russian war against Ukraine and resulting monetary sanctions against Moscow have brought about gas costs to leap around the arena. The issue, along with rising inflation, is a … Read more

Johnny Depp’s lawyers question psychiatrist David R Spiegel

Johnny Depp’s lawyers are now questioning psychiatrist David R Spiegel. We finally get to the questioning after a long (and tense) debate about whether his involvement in this case is “unethical” due to the Goldwater rule. According to Depp’s lawyer, the doctor “recognized traits” rather than making a diagnosis of Depp. Dr. Spiegel agrees, but … Read more

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 hit the box office with Rs. 9 crore a day

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is expected to be a smash hit at the box office, with the film’s collections holding strong on Monday. Early indications suggest that the movie will lose a minimum of 27% in the morning and lunchtime presentations compared to Friday. With the evening and night shows, the gap will close even further, putting the film in position for a double-digit Monday.

The current trends point to a Monday gross of around Rs 9 crore, but if the evening shows are strong, it might easily surpass Rs 10 crore. With an increase in evening and night shows, there is a good likelihood of hitting the ten-crore threshold.

The best hold has been in Mumbai and Gujarat, however mass areas such as Central India and Rajasthan are also seeing high occupancy rates. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’s four-day total is expected to be about Rs 64 crore, and with this hold on Monday, the first week will easily be above Rs 85 crore.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa is now almost set to reach a lifetime total upside of Rs 150 crore, which would be a fantastic result with a solid return on investment for all stakeholders. It would be the highest-grossing film for both the director and the star actor, Kartik Aaryan.

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Boris Johnson is unelectable for the Conservatives

Boris Johnson is “unelectable for the Conservatives,” according to James Johnson, a polling specialist who worked for Theresa May while she was prime minister. While the subject of whether the prime minister lied and deceived parliament is important. He says that the fact that he was not penalized by the Met Police for the 13 … Read more

The Russian rouble has risen to a nearly seven-year high against the euro

The Russian rouble has risen to a nearly seven-year high against the euro

On Monday, the Russian rouble strengthened by more than 6% against the euro, reaching a near seven-year high, helped by capital controls, high oil prices, and the approaching month-end tax period. By 1338 GMT, the rouble had risen 6.3 percent against the euro to 58.75, its highest level since early June 2015. It was 4.6 … Read more

Redmi Note 11T Pro Specifications leaked before launch

Redmi Note 11T Pro

Xiaomi has announced that the Redmi Note 11T Pro will be available in China on May 24. The smartphone has also been seen on the Geekbench website, with critical specifications revealed. The smartphone has now been discovered on Weibo thanks to a tip. A 144Hz LCD touchscreen display, a 5,080mAh battery with 67W charging capabilities, … Read more

Ukraine First Lady says war ‘horrors’ will leave deep scars

Ukraine

Ukraine’s First Lady warned a WHO meeting on Monday that the consequences of Russia’s war on healthcare and mental health would be felt for decades, as Russia claimed the forum had become politicized. “Russia’s war has shown horrors we could not have imagined,” Olena Zelenska said in a video address to World Health Assembly in … Read more

Starbucks to completely exit Russia after Ukraine invasion

Starbucks

Starbucks announced Monday that it will cease operations in Russia, closing its 130 cafes in the country in the aftermath of Ukraine’s invasion. The departure comes just a week after another iconic US brand, McDonald’s, left Russia as part of a wave of Western companies cutting off the country in the aftermath of the attack. … Read more

Lithuania to withdraw its ambassador to Russia

According to a new presidential decree, Lithuania will withdraw its ambassador to Russia on June 1. No one has been named to fill the position. The move comes after the Baltic country expelled Russia’s envoy on April 4. At the time, the Lithuanian government stated its intention to reduce diplomatic representation between the two countries.

The ‘climate election’ in Australia demonstrates how voters’ priorities are altering

Climate change was identified as a major concern by the people; with the Greens and eco-conscious independents gaining the most support. Following a series of climate-related disasters in recent years; Australian voters elected the Labor Party to power last weekend, with incoming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promising to “stop the climate conflicts” and transform Australia … Read more

Vivo Y72t Launched for $209

Vivo Y72t

Vivo is returning to the affordable category after a series of high-profile flagship releases around the world. The Y72t smartphone from the Chinese company was released in its home market with a large battery and a low price tag. Vivo Y72t Specifications Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 700 CPU: Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) GPU: Mali G57 … Read more

Former UK Tory MP jailed for sexual assault

UK

A judge sentenced a disgraced member of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s ruling Conservative party to 18 months in prison, On Monday,  for sexually assaulting a teenage boy. Imran Ahmad Khan, 48, was expelled by the Conservatives and resigned from his parliamentary seat following his conviction following a trial last month. He denied supplying the 15-year-old … Read more

The Russian rouble rises to a near seven-year high against the euro

The Russian rouble has strengthened by more than 6% against the euro, reaching a near seven-year high, helped by capital controls, high oil prices, and a month-end tax period approaching. By 13:38 GMT, the rouble had risen 6.3 percent against the euro to 58.75, its highest level since early June 2015. It was also 4.6 … Read more