US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the US military carried out a strike on a Venezuelan drug cartel vessel that had been on its way to the United States, the second such strike carried out against a suspected drug boat in recent weeks. He said three men were killed in the strike, adding that it took place in …

Cipher Brief exclusive: Former six-time CIA station chief Ralph Goff details the status of the frontlines in Ukraine and where Kyiv needs the most help from its allies. EXPERT Q&A — The Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace this week underscores how far Russia is from the negotiating table and agreeing to a just, sustainable peace in Ukraine. Ralph Goff, …

The United States and China have reached a breakthrough agreement on TikTok’s future, paving the way for the video-sharing app to transfer into US-controlled ownership after years of political wrangling. US trade representative Jamieson Greer confirmed on Monday that negotiators had struck a framework deal with Beijing following high-level talks in Madrid. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent said the commercial terms …

Amid an ongoing surge in defense tech investing, advanced manufacturing company Divergent Technologies raised $290 million to expand production of missile parts and other specialized components for the military. The round, which values the company at $2.3 billion, was first reported by Bloomberg. Divergent’s customers include major defense primes Lockheed Martin, RTX, and General Dynamics. The new capital, of which …

Robinhood announced Monday it has filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a new publicly traded fund that will hold shares of startups. The idea behind the “Robinhood Ventures Fund I” is to allow every retail investor access to make money on the hottest startups before they go public. While the current version of the application …

بلوچستان کے ضلع کیچ میں آئی ای ڈی دھماکے میں کیپٹن سمیت پانچ جوان شہید جبکہ کلیئرنس آپریشن میں فتنہ الہندوستان کے پانچ دہشت گرد ہلاک ہوگئے۔ پاک فوج کے شعبہ تعلقات عامہ (آئی ایس پی آر) کے مطابق بلوچستان کے ضلع کیچ کے علاقے شیر بندی میں 15 ستمبر کو سیکیورٹی فورسز کی گاڑی کو آئی ای ڈی کے …

Y Combinator hosted its Summer 2025 Demo Day last week, showcasing the latest batch of over 160 startups. As with recent batches, the majority of startups presented AI-centric solutions. However, a clear evolution was evident. Instead of  “AI-powered” products, many companies are now building AI agents or the infrastructure and tools needed to develop them. For instance, this batch had …

حکومت نے پیٹرولیم مصنوعات کی نئی قیمتوں کا اعلان کردیا ہے، وزارت خزانہ کی جانب سے قیمتوں کا باقاعدہ نوٹیفکیشن جاری کردیا گیا ہے وزارت خزانہ کے اعلامیے کے مطابق حکومت نے اگلے 15 دن کےلیے پیٹرول کی قیمت برقرار رکھی ہے۔ حکومت کی جانب سے پیٹرول کی قیمت 264 روپے 61 پیسے فی لیٹر پر برقرار رکھی گئی ہے …

Kering confirmed a data breach affecting customers of its luxury brands Gucci, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Yves Saint Lauren, and others, on Monday.  Hackers stole sensitive customer data such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, home addresses, and the total amount of money they spent in stores all over the world. The BBC first reported the breach. Kering said the hackers …

As the startup world descends on San Francisco for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — happening October 27–29 at Moscone West — one question looms large: Does building in Silicon Valley still give founders an edge? With 10,000+ startup and VC leaders gathering for this milestone Disrupt, the conversation around access, geography, and opportunity has never been more timely. On the Builders …

A new iOS app called Awake, designed specifically for heavy sleepers who must complete missions to turn off their alarms, launched Monday. The app is only available to users with the iOS 26 update, which also came out on Monday.  Unlike traditional alarm clocks that can be silenced with a simple tap, Awake is intended to actively engage users’ brains …

دنیا بھر میں حکمرانوں کا انتخاب عموماً روایتی طریقوں جیسے فزیکل ووٹنگ یا پوسٹل بیلٹ کے ذریعے ہوتا ہے، لیکن پہلی بار سوشل میڈیا کے ذریعے وزیراعظم کا انتخاب کیا گیا ہے۔ دنیا کے جمہوری ممالک میں عوام اپنے حکمرانوں کا انتخاب پولنگ اسٹیشنوں پر حق رائے دہی کے استعمال اور پوسٹل بیلٹ کے ذریعے کرتے ہیں۔ تاہم سوشل میڈیا …

In a match that proved far more challenging than anticipated, Sri Lanka overcame a number of hiccups to secure a four-wicket victory over Hong Kong in their Asia Cup 2025 Group B clash in Dubai. Chasing a target of 150, the Lankan Lions found themselves in trouble, but a superb anchoring knock by opener Pathum Nissanka and a late cameo …

قطر پر اسرائیلی حملے کے خلاف مسلم دنیا متحد ہوگئی، مسلم ممالک نے اسرائیل کے خلاف قطر کو جوابی اقدامات کیلئے مکمل تعاون کی یقین دہانی کروا دی۔ دوحہ میں عرب سربراہ ہنگامی اجلاس کا اعلامیہ جاری کردیا گیا، جس میں کہا گیا کہ قطر کے ثالثی عمل پر حملہ عالمی امن کوششوں پر حملہ ہے۔ دوحہ میں ہنگامی عرب …

Pakistan is set to issue its first-ever Panda bonds Panda Bonds: Pakistan is set to issue its first-ever Panda bonds, aiming to raise $250 million before December. The yuan-denominated debt is intended to diversify the country’s funding sources. In order to access the Chinese market, Pakistan will issue $300 million Panda Bonds this year, according to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. He …