Pakistan

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a reduction of Rs4.40 per unit in electricity tariffs for industrial consumers, along with a Rs9 cut in wheeling charges, aimed at providing relief to the business community and boosting industrial growth. The announcement was made during a ceremony in Islamabad honoring the country’s leading businessmen and exporters. The event was attended by Deputy …

Google DeepMind has unveiled Project Genie, a groundbreaking AI prototype capable of creating fully interactive, evolving virtual worlds from simple text and image prompts. Powered by Genie 3, this revolutionary system transforms static concepts into dynamic, immersive landscapes that respond intuitively to user actions, heralding a new era in generative AI and spatial intelligence. At its core, Project Genie leverages …

Kenya and the United States have officially launched the expansion of the runway at Manda Bay in Lamu County, highlighting the growing security partnership between the two nations in combating terrorism and instability across the Horn of Africa. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, who is visiting …

In a daring synthesis of historical narrative and cutting-edge technology, acclaimed auteur Darren Aronofsky has inaugurated his AI studio, Primordial Soup, unveiling the animated web series On This Day… 1776. Leveraging generative artificial intelligence, the series meticulously reconstructs pivotal episodes of the American Revolution, timed to coincide with the semicentennial of the United States’ independence and has already provoked vigorous …

Residents, workers, and businesses across New York City are taking part in a nationwide strike Friday, calling for “no work, no school, no shopping” in protest of federal immigration enforcement operations that have resulted in at least eight deaths in the first month of 2026. The action is part of the broader National Shutdown campaign, which emerged in response to …

Olympic gold medalist and 2019 Women’s World Cup champion Crystal Dunn has announced her retirement from professional soccer, bringing an illustrious career spanning over a decade to a close. The 33-year-old forward made the announcement on Thursday, January 29, sharing a carousel of iconic moments from her career on Instagram alongside a heartfelt message to fans. Dunn reflected on her …

Eight other militants, however, managed to escape under the cover of darkness. Web Desk January 30, 2026 Six terrorists were killed by gunfire from their own associates during a clash with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) near Chapri Dam in Mianwali. The incident took place during a CTD operation aimed at apprehending the militants, based on intelligence reports. According to a …

Oil prices surged more than 3% on Thursday, reaching their highest levels in five months, as markets priced in rising geopolitical risks amid concerns the United States could take military action against Iran, a major OPEC crude producer. Brent crude futures climbed $2.31, or 3.4%, to settle at $70.71 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose $2.21, or …

Apple has unveiled record-shattering quarterly results for Q4 2025, propelled by extraordinary iPhone demand in Greater China. The tech titan reported a net profit of $42.1 billion on $143.8 billion in revenue, underscoring its enduring supremacy in the global smartphone arena. CEO Tim Cook hailed the quarter as the iPhone’s “best-ever,” with global sales totaling $85.2 billion, including a remarkable …

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he hoped to avoid military action against Iran, which has threatened to strike American bases and aircraft carriers in response to any attack. Trump said he is speaking with Iran and left open the possibility of avoiding a military operation after earlier warning time was “running out” for Tehran as the United States …