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The move comes amid growing concerns over online harassment, and increasing risks to children’s mental health. Web Desk January 27, 2026 PARIS: France’s lower house of parliament has overwhelmingly approved a bill seeking to ban social media use for children under the age of 15, although the legislation still requires approval from the Senate before it can become law. According …

VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV has issued a strong warning over the growing influence of emotionally responsive artificial intelligence chatbots, urging governments worldwide to introduce strict regulations to prevent potential harm to users. Speaking ahead of the Catholic Church’s World Day of Social Communications, the head of the Roman Catholic Church cautioned that advanced AI technologies could foster unhealthy emotional …

Pakistan batter Sameer Minhas once again displayed outstanding form, scoring an unbeaten 76 runs. Web Desk January 27, 2026 KARACHI: Pakistan continued their impressive run in the ICC Under-19 World Cup, securing a commanding eight-wicket victory over New Zealand on Tuesday. After winning the toss, Pakistan opted to field first — a decision that proved highly effective as the bowlers …

Paris Haute Couture Week 2026 officially kicked off on January 26 and runs through January 29, bringing fashion’s biggest names to the City of Light. Luxury houses including Dior, Schiaparelli, Chanel and Armani are set to unveil their latest couture collections, with celebrities packing the front rows. Among the standout attendees was Rihanna, who made a stylish appearance at the …

Meta Platforms, TikTok and YouTube will face a landmark trial this week in California over allegations that their platforms contribute to youth addiction and mental health harm, marking a pivotal moment in the national debate over children’s screen time and Big Tech accountability. The case, set to begin with jury selection Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, is seen …

Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale money market or interbank market. KIBOR as a benchmark, to encourage transparency  and improve management of the market risk undertaken by banks. Kibor Rates In Pakistan TENOR BID OFFER 1 – Week 10.08 10.58 2 – Week 10.04 10.54 1 …

New Delhi: India and the European Union on Tuesday clinched a historic free trade agreement, capping nearly two decades of intermittent negotiations and marking a major shift in global trade alignments. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the pact as the “mother of all trade deals” after talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Council President …

The structural assessment and forensic investigation may take more than a week to complete, said officials Web Desk January 27, 2026 Karachi: The search operation at the site of the deadly Gul Plaza shopping center fire has concluded after 10 days of intensive rescue and relief efforts, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The district administration has sealed the damaged building. The …

American Idol is back for its 24th season in 2026, bringing fresh changes alongside the familiar faces fans have come to love. The long-running singing competition, airing on ABC, premieres this week with a new weekly schedule and continued star power. Host Ryan Seacrest returns as the face of the show, maintaining his iconic role after hosting solo since Season …

Peter “Produce Pete” Napolitano, the warm‑hearted television personality who taught generations of viewers how to choose and enjoy fruits and vegetables, has died at the age of 80, NBC New York and multiple news outlets are reporting. Napolitano, known affectionately as Produce Pete, was a weekend staple on WNBC’s “Weekend Today in New York” for over 30 years, where his …