Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Iran and E3 to resume nuclear talks in Istanbul

Iran and E3 to resume nuclear talks in Istanbul

Tehran: Iran has agreed to restart nuclear talks with France, Germany, and Britain—collectively known as the E3—this Friday in Istanbul, Iranian state broadcaster Press TV. Earlier reports indicated that the parties had tentatively agreed to meet next week, but no specific details were provided. The upcoming negotiations come amid heightened tensions after Israel’s surprise attack … Read more

PIA to resume flights to Europe as EU lifts ban

PIA

The European Union (EU) has officially lifted its four-year ban on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and other operators, allowing them to resume flights to European destinations. The ban, imposed in 2020, stemmed from concerns about the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority’s (PCAA) compliance with international safety standards, particularly its certification and oversight of air operators. Over … Read more

Spanish researchers report Mediterranean Sea breaks daily temperature record

Spanish researchers report Mediterranean Sea breaks daily temperature record

The previous record was set on July 24, 2023, with a daily median temperature of 28.71°C. Previous heatwaves have decimated about 50 species, including corals and mollusks. The Mediterranean region is a climate change hotspot. Spanish researchers reported on Friday that the Mediterranean Sea reached its highest temperature on record on Thursday, surpassing the previous … Read more

German Foreign Minister warns consequences of Russian Cyberattack

German Foreign Minister warns consequences of Russian Cyberattack

The group called APT28, steered by Russia’s military intelligence service, was responsible for the attack. The EU’s Council also stated that the cyber campaign targeted Czechia’s institutions. Baerbock is currently visiting Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji, focusing on security policy. On Friday, Germany’s top diplomat declared that Russia would face consequences after accusing its military … Read more

EU Set to Impose €500 Million Fine on Apple

EU Set to Impose €500 Million Fine on Apple

EU plans €500M fine on Apple for alleged competition law violations. Apple accused of distorting music streaming competition through App Store rules. European Commission claims Apple’s practices harm fair competition and consumers. European Union is reportedly preparing to levy a substantial €500 million ($539 million) fine on tech giant Apple (AAPL.O) for alleged breaches of … Read more

Apple Opens Doors to External Downloads in EU

Apple Opens Doors to External Downloads in EU

Apple opens EU app distribution, bypassing App Store. iPhone devs can use alternatives, avoiding Apple’s payments from March. Epic Games’ CEO Tim Sweeney questions legality under Digital Markets Act. In a strategic move to comply with the new Digital Markets Act (DMA) imposed by the European Union, Apple unveiled its plans on Thursday to allow … Read more

Spain’s highest court declares deportation of child migrants illegal

Spain's highest court declares deportation of child migrants illegal

The incident occurred amid a dispute over Madrid’s decision to provide medical treatment. The court suspended the repatriation of a group of unaccompanied minors. The leftist government argued that a 2007 bilateral agreement with Morocco. Spain’s Supreme Court ruled on Monday that authorities had violated the law by deporting unaccompanied child migrants to Morocco following … Read more

EU Considers Veto on Amazon’s iRobot Deal

EU Considers Veto on Amazon's iRobot Deal

EU antitrust regulators are considering vetoing Amazon’s $1.4 billion acquisition. Amazon’s decision not to address the warnings from the European Commission. A potential veto could set a precedent for future Amazon acquisitions. European Union (EU) antitrust regulators are contemplating a veto on Amazon’s proposed $1.4 billion acquisition of iRobot, a prominent robot vacuum maker, according … Read more

EU Antitrust Threat to Amazon’s iRobot Deal

EU Antitrust Threat to Amazon's iRobot Deal

EU may block Amazon’s $1.4B iRobot deal. Amazon ignored warnings, risking stifled competition in the EU. Decision by Feb. 14 could set stricter rules for Amazon in the EU. European Union’s antitrust regulators are poised to block Amazon’s proposed $1.4 billion acquisition of robot vacuum maker iRobot, according to three individuals familiar with the matter. … Read more

Intel Secures Momentum in EU Antitrust Battle

Intel Secures Momentum in EU Antitrust Battle

Intel’s EU antitrust battle advances: Regulator’s analysis faulted. Intel’s rebate case: $1.2 billion fine overturned, awaiting CJEU decision. CJEU adviser: Recommends dismissing grounds in Intel’s appeal. Ruling imminent. Intel, the U.S. chipmaker, received a boost in its fight against a massive 1.06 billion euro ($1.2 billion) fine imposed by the European Union (EU). The case, … Read more

Chinese Government Sets Limits on AI in Research Funding

Chinese Government Sets Limits on AI in Research Funding

China limits AI in research funding for ethical conduct. AI-generated content can’t be listed as a co-author, addressing authorship concerns. Research using AI must be clearly labeled for transparency. Chinese government has issued new guidelines restricting the direct utilization of generative AI technology in the application process for research funding and approval. The Guidelines for … Read more

X Unable to Block California’s Content Moderation Law

X Unable to Block California's Content Moderation Law

X, Musk’s platform, failed to block CA’s content moderation law. The law requires reports on objectionable posts, dismissed by Judge Shubb. X faces ad revenue decline and EU scrutiny. In a major blow to social media giants, Elon Musk’s X Corp. failed to block a California law requiring platforms to disclose their content moderation practices. … Read more

EU ministers discuss middle east crisis amid war in Ukraine

EU ministers discuss middle east crisis amid war in Ukraine

EU Foreign Ministers discussed middle east crisis. Ukraine aid remains top priority, but EU attention shifts to Mideast conflict. France and Belgium announce their own restrictions on settlers. On Monday, the foreign ministers of the European Union deliberated over potential measures to address the crisis in the Middle East. These measures included a financial crackdown … Read more

Europe Reaches Milestone AI Regulation Accord

Europe Reaches Milestone AI Regulation Accord

Strict transparency measures, including technical documentation, compliance with copyright law. Restricted to specific cases and explicitly banned for certain uses. Right to complaint and explanation, with hefty fines for violations. European Union (EU) reached a provisional deal on Friday to enact comprehensive regulations governing artificial intelligence (AI), positioning itself as a global standard setter. After nearly … Read more

Europe’s Landmark AI Regulations: Aiming for Ethical and Transparent AI

Europe's Landmark AI Regulations: Aiming for Ethical and Transparent AI

EU finalizes historic AI regulations. High-risk AI under strict oversight. Bans on sensitive biometrics, facial image scraping, emotion recognition, and AI manipulation. European Union policymakers and lawmakers reached a consensus on Friday to establish the world’s first comprehensive set of regulations governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The rules, applicable to a wide array … Read more

COP29: Will Azerbaijan, an “Oil Capital,” host the next climate summit?

COP29: Will Azerbaijan, an "Oil Capital," host the next climate summit?

Azerbaijan cleared a major obstacle to hosting COP29. Decision the on next COP host is expected before COP28 ends in Dubai. The EU is still undecided about supporting Azerbaijan. Notwithstanding the controversy surrounding COP28 being held in the oil-rich United Arab Emirates, the Petro-state Azerbaijan has cleared a major obstacle to hosting the UN climate … Read more

EU’s AI Act Raises Concerns: Open-Source Models May Escape Regulation

EU's AI Act Raises Concerns: Open-Source Models May Escape Regulation

EU may exempt open-source AI models from AI Act regulations. Exemption recognizes the unique nature of open-source development. Outcome of deliberations will set a precedent for AI regulations globally. European Union (EU) may carve out exemptions for open-source AI models from stringent regulations outlined in the AI Act. The draft rules, initially proposed by the … Read more

EU Advances Toward Groundbreaking AI Act Following Overnight Talks

EU Advances Toward Groundbreaking AI Act Following Overnight Talks

EU agrees on AI regulations for ChatGPT and similar models. Biometric surveillance and source code access still debated. Open-source AI licenses exempted from most regulations. European Union lawmakers and governments reached provisional terms for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, including advanced models like ChatGPT. The agreement, a significant step toward finalizing comprehensive rules … Read more

Japanese Tech Lobby Opposes EU Cybersecurity Labeling

Japanese Tech Lobby Opposes EU Cybersecurity Labeling

Japan, U.S. Tech oppose EU cybersecurity rules. Issue: Restrictions on non-EU cloud providers. Solution: Director urges EU to revise certification scheme. Japan Association of New Economy and major U.S. tech companies, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, have united to express concerns over proposed European Union (EU) cybersecurity labelling rules. According to a letter sent to … Read more

World fails to protect human lives in Gaza, says Dr Jamil Khan

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  • The Israeli military forces have been killing innocent children.
  • The world has always been misguided by West and its media.
  • Local media has failed to give true picture of affected Palestine.

KARACHI: The United Nations, European Union, Muslim countries, and the rest of the world have utterly failed to protect the valuable lives of thousands of people in Gaza.

The Israeli government and its military forces have been killing innocent babies, children, women, men, and elders for more than a month but the UN is unmoved and has not stopped the genocide in Gaza.

Just like the Western countries, their media tells lies throughout the day and tries to misguide the world. The President of the United States of America claimed that Israel is exercising its rights of self-defense but this is an attempt to wipe out Palestinian people from their homeland.

These views were expressed by the former Ambassador Dr Jameel Ahmed Khan while addressing a session on “Gaza War in Regional and Trans Regional Context” held at the M. A. Rangoonwala Auditorium of the Applied Economics Research Centre of the University of Karachi on Thursday.

He informed the audience that the world has always been misguided by the West and its media whenever any issue regarding Palestine comes to the surface. He mentioned the claim that Palestinian people sold their homes and lands to the Israelis when they came back to this territory some seven decades ago. He added that the fact is that the Israelis had massacred more than 50, 000 to occupy their lands and still killing and removing Palestinians from their lands.

Dr Jamil Khan said that the Arab countries have kept silent on such important issues because of their interest in petrol dollars. The current rulers of Islamic countries cannot go against the West.

He shared that in the meeting between the American and Chinese presidents held yesterday, only mutual interests were discussed, while issues like the Palestine-Israel war were ignored.

Dr Jamil Khan shared that 120 countries voted in favor of the resolution presented for the ceasefire in Gaza in the United Nations, and only 14 countries opposed the ceasefire resolution.

Meanwhile, the keynote speaker, Prof Dr Riaz Ahmed Shaikh said that Israel claims that it will take back control of Gaza, and asked to think about what will be the future of 2.3 million Palestinians after it went under the control of Israel.

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Ukraine Crisis: EU’s Shell Target Unmet, Raises Concerns

Ukraine Crisis: EU's Shell Target Unmet, Raises Concerns

German Defense Minister warns EU may miss target of one million shells for Ukraine by March 2024. Concerns raised ahead of Brussels meeting; Pistorius says feasibility is in doubt. EU pledged one million 155-mm shells to Kyiv in March. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has cautioned that the European Union (EU) is unlikely to fulfill … Read more

Apple faces a setback in challenging the EU’s $14 billion tax order

Apple faces a setback in challenging the EU's $14 billion tax order

Apple allegedly obtained unfair state aid from Ireland, resulting in a 0.005% tax rate in 2014. Ireland reiterated that it provided no state aid to Apple, maintaining that the correct amount of tax was paid. Despite challenges, Apple had to transfer the complete sum held in escrow by Ireland. The tax lawsuit involving Apple was … Read more

Giorgia Meloni lauds migrants deal with Albania as possible model for EU

Giorgia Meloni lauds migrants

Giorgia Meloni lauds migrants’ deal with Albania as a possible model for the EU. This groundbreaking agreement involves Albania hosting migrants. Meloni has informed the European Commission about the initiative. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has suggested that Italy’s plan to build migrant reception centres in Albania could serve as a model for cooperation between … Read more

Israel-Hamas War: European Union Rallies for Middle East Peace Talks

European Union Rallies for Middle East Peace Talks

Borrell leads EU call to revive Middle East peace process EU ministers emphasize political track for Middle East peace Latvia’s FM supports two-state solution for Palestine On Monday, Josep Borrell, the European Union‘s top diplomat, spearheaded calls to revive the Middle East peace process amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which has now entered its third … Read more

Mahsa Amini Wins EU’s Sakharov Prize for Human Rights

Mahsa Amini Wins EU's Sakharov Prize for Human Rights

Mahsa Amini and “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement receive EU’s Sakharov Prize Amini, 22, died in custody, sparking protests against Iran’s dress code EU imposes sanctions on human rights violators in Iran The European Union has bestowed its prestigious human rights award upon Mahsa Amini and the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement, which emerged following her tragic … Read more

Former President Martti Ahtisaari dies at age of 86

Martti Ahtisaari dies

Former President Martti Ahtisaari dies at age of 86. Martti Ahtisaari served as Finland’s 10th president from 1994 to 2000. He supported Finland’s membership in the European Union. Nobel Peace laureate Martti Ahtisaari, who served as Finland’s 10th president from 1994 to 2000, has passed away at the age of 86. Ahtisaari gained worldwide recognition … Read more

Displaced Ukrainian children struggling in schools, EU warns

Displaced Ukrainian children struggling in schools, EU warns

Ukrainian children fleeing to other countries are facing significant challenges in adapting to new schools, according to says EU. Language barriers and teacher shortages are hindering the integration of these children into the education system. Access to mental health care is another major obstacle for these young refugees. Children who have fled Ukraine are encountering … Read more

Migrant Crisis on Lampedusa: Calls for Action and Tragic Discoveries

Migrant Crisis on Lampedusa

Tragic discovery of deceased newborn. Italy calls for EU action. Germany shifts stance on migrants. Over the weekend, the Italian Coast Guard made a tragic discovery as they found a deceased newborn baby on a boat carrying migrants bound for Lampedusa. The ANSA news agency reported this distressing incident, which came amidst growing unrest on … Read more