Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Iran says one dead in defense research unit ‘accident’

Iran

Iran said Thursday an engineer was killed in an “accident” at a defense research unit in an area near Tehran that hosts a military complex previously scrutinized by the UN nuclear watchdog. The incident late Wednesday came days after a colonel in the Revolutionary Guards, the ideological arm of Iran’s military, was shot dead near … Read more

Russian central bank slashes rate to rein in ruble

Russian central bank

Russia’s vital financial institution cut its key interest price Thursday following an emergency meeting, as the government is looking to rein in the ruble which has surged in cost despite the war in Ukraine. The Bank of Russia slashed the rate to eleven percent from 14 percent, pronouncing external situations for the financial system to … Read more

US will ‘absolutely not’ invite Venezuela’s Maduro to summit

US

The United States stated Thursday it’s going to no longer invite representatives of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro or Nicaragua to subsequent month’s Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, no matter Mexican-led threats to boycott if they and Cuba are excluded. “Absolutely now not. We do not understand them as a sovereign government,” Kevin O’Reilly, … Read more

Sri Lanka aid contingent on debt sustainability

Sri Lanka

The IMF stated Thursday it is committed to helping crisis-battered Sri Lanka, however, any useful resource software will be contingent on ensuring the country’s unsustainable debt can be managed. The cash-strapped South Asian country of 22 million people is dealing with its worst crisis given that independence: it has suffered months of dire shortages of … Read more

US economy slowed slightly more in Q1: govt

US economy

The American economy’s first-sector downturn changed into barely worse than at first pronounced, no matter persisted robust consumer spending, consistent with revised government facts launched Thursday. The slowdown got here after a huge gain inside the very last 3 months of 2021 because the Omicron variant spread within the United States and worldwide deliver chain … Read more

UK taxes oil giants to help tackle inflation fallout

UK taxes

Britain’s finance minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday unveiled a multi-billion-pound support bundle for clients hit with the aid of soaring domestic electricity payments, with assistance from a brief providence tax on oil giants. A government package well worth £15 billion ($19 billion) may be funded in element by using a first-rate levy on soaring income … Read more

European stocks edge higher at open

European stocks

European stocks markets rose barely at the open Thursday after Tokyo closed lower, as investors assess the chances of a worldwide recession in the wake of runaway inflation. London’s benchmark FTSE 100 index gained 0.1 percent to 7,527.70 points. In the eurozone, Frankfurt’s DAX index grew 0.3 percent to 14,042.51 points and the Paris CAC … Read more

Hong Kong shares finish lower

Hong Kong

Hong Kong shares slipped on Thursday as a warning approximately the energy of the Chinese economy via Premier Li Keqiang overshadowed mins indicating a much less hawkish Federal Reserve. The Hang Seng Index eased 0.27 percent, or 55.07 points, to 20,116.20. The Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.50 percent, or 15.64 points, to 3,123.11, while the Shenzhen Composite … Read more

Stocks rise, ruble slides tracking economic unrest

Stocks rise

European and US inventory markets rose Thursday after a blended Asian displaying, as traders assessed chances of a global recession in the wake of runaway inflation. Analysts warn that interest charge that rises through critical banks aimed toward curtailing the highest purchaser fee rises in decades may want to push the arena financial system right … Read more

Wall Street stocks open higher, extending gains

US shares were given off to every other stable start Thursday, extending the gains made inside the prior session amid a flurry of tremendous income news from fundamental stores. While government statistics showed the United States economic downturn within the first area was barely worse than at the start suggested, with GDP contracting 1.5 percent, patron spending … Read more

Stocks and oil advance, ruble retreats

Stocks

European and US inventory markets rose Thursday on alleviation about the tempo of interest rate hikes, whilst the Russian ruble slumped following a cut inside the hobby rate. Meanwhile, oil fees surged above $117 a barrel, hitting levels not visible considering the fact that March. “Another attempt at a relief rally is underway across equities, … Read more

Footballer Marcus Rashford announces his engagement to Lucia Loi

Footballer Marcus Rashford announces his engagement to Lucia Loi

Marcus Rashford MBE is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team. Recently, the player announced his engagement to the love of his life on Instagram. He revealed how he planned the proposal in Los Angeles. The couple can be seen kissing in … Read more

PM increased Petrol prices in Pakistan by Rs 30

Petrol prices in Pakistan:

The PML-N-led has dropped an atom bomb on already inflation-hit people of Pakistan to massively increase petrol, diesel and other POL products’ prices by Rs 30: Petrol – Rs179.86; Diesel – Rs174.15; Kerosene oil – Rs155.56 and Light diesel – Rs148.31 are new rates. Read more: Petrol Price in Pakistan decreases by Rs 10 per … Read more

Czech star striker Shick extends contract with Leverkusen

Shick

Patrick Schick signed a two year extension to his contract with Bayer Leverkusen despite apparent interest from Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund after he finished the season second top scorer in the Bundesliga with 24 goals in 27 matches. Schick’s extension will see him tied to the club till 2027. The 26-year-old Czech Republic international‘s prolific … Read more

Blinken seeks China in international order, no ‘Cold War’

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday for vigorous competition with China to preserve the existing global order but said the United States did not seek a “Cold War.” In a long-awaited speech billed as the most comprehensive remarks to date on China by President Joe Biden’s administration, Blinken said that Beijing posed “the … Read more

Gen Bajwa says real national heroes are Shuhada and Ghazis

COAS inaugurated TIP

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that the real national heroes were the Shuhada and Ghazis, and the nations which forget their Shuhada and heroes cease to exist. Read more: Gen Bajwa visits Army Service Corps Centre in Nowshera “Now it is our responsibility to look after parents, families of … Read more

The Long-Awaited Google Folding Phone Will Not Be Released Anytime Soon

Despite the release of Google’s long-awaited Pixel Watch, the rumoured folding phone has yet to be spotted. Google’s long-rumored folding phone has yet to be seen, and it’s unlikely that we’ll see one for another year. Furthermore, at this year’s Google I/O, Google made no mention of the long-rumored foldable Pixel smartphone. In addition, according … Read more

Is it just us, or does Sajal Aly look exceptionally attractive with this new nose pin?

Sajal Aly

Celebrities like experimenting with their appearance. Whether it’s experimenting with new fashion trends or haircuts. Our leading ladies frequently use nose pins to give pzazz to their fashion statements. It’s a simple item to wear and carry, and it looks stunning on any occasion. Sajal Aly recently got her nose pierced, and she looks amazing! … Read more

Israel tells US it was behind killing of Iranian colonel: NYT

Israel

Israel has told the United States it was responsible for the killing of an Iranian Revolutionary Guards colonel last week, The New York Times reported Wednesday. Colonel Sayyad Khodai was shot dead on Sunday by a gunman on the back of a motorcycle as he sat in a car outside his home in Tehran. Iran’s … Read more

Turkey says normalisation of Israel ties will help resolve Palestinian conflict

The normalisation of relations between Turkey and Israel, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, will have a “good impact” on a “peaceful” resolution to the Palestinian question. Cavusoglu said the two countries decided to “re-energize” cooperation in various sectors after meetings with his Israeli colleague, including resuming civil aviation talks. Israel and Turkey are … Read more

Blinken denounces China on Taiwan, says US stance unchanged

Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday accused Beijing of raising tensions over Taiwan and insisted US policy has not changed after President Joe Biden said Washington would defend the island. “While our policy has not changed, what has changed is Beijing’s growing coercion,” Blinken said in a wide-ranging speech on China. He pointed … Read more

If the sanctions are lifted, Russia is ready to help solve global food crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin informed Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi that he is willing to make a big contribution to resolving the global food crisis if the West lifts its sanctions. Mr. Putin stated that Russia was prepared to provide grain and fertilizer to help with the issue. He also assured Mr. Draghi that Russia … Read more

Taliban ‘making women invisible’ in Afghanistan: UN expert

The Taliban government’s limitations on women are intended to make them “invisible” in Afghan society, according to a UN human rights observer who visited the country on Thursday. Since regaining power last year, the Taliban have imposed draconian restrictions on women and girls in order to conform to their strict interpretation of Islam. Female adolescent … Read more

Mehwish Hayat Gets a Funky New Look in the Sun

Mehwish Hayat

Mehwish Hayat’s stylish beach attire gives her style marks. The Nahi Jaunga actress from London looks adorable in buns while wearing a pink and white striped blouse with trousers.     Showbiz diva Mehwish Hayat is a style icon. The popular actress is always active on social media, starting chic fashion trends everywhere she goes. … Read more

Lockdowns in China have caused production delays for Apple’s iPhone 14

Apple suppliers in China are behind schedule on development for one of the Apple iPhone 14 series smartphones; according to the latest Nikkei Asia report, due to ongoing COVID lockdowns across the country. Apple has reportedly encouraged manufacturers to speed up component development in order to fulfil manufacturing deadlines; according to anonymous people close to … Read more

Russian officials say, Azov Sea port of Mariupol now free from mines

The Russian defense ministry just claimed that civil vessels can now securely utilize the Azov Sea port of Mariupol in Ukraine. Now that the threat of mines has been removed. In the Azov Sea, a maritime humanitarian corridor was inaugurated on Wednesday. It comes after more than 2,400 Ukrainian fighters surrendered at the besieged Azovstal … Read more

WHO assembly slams Russian attacks on Ukraine health facilities

WHO

WHO member states strongly condemned Russia’s war in Ukraine and attacks on healthcare facilities in a resolution overwhelmingly adopted on Thursday. The resolution, carried by 88 votes to 12 at the World Health Organization’s annual assembly, did not impose any sanctions on Russia but underlined Moscow’s isolation on the international stage in yet another global forum. The … Read more