With friendship apps continuing to gain popularity, Bumble announced on Wednesday the relaunch of its Bumble For Friends (BFF) app. With younger generations seeking to expand their social circles, the revamped app aims to help users connect with new friends beyond the traditional one-on-one matching that BFF has been known for. The app is built on Geneva, the community-focused social …

More than 70 per cent of Hongkongers fear running out of savings when they retire, while 50 per cent say they do not have a clear retirement plan, according to a recent McKinsey survey in the city, where 22 per cent of residents are over 65. The survey found only 16 per cent of those aged from 55 to 65 …

Dhruv Jurel produced a sparkling innings on day three of the first unofficial Test between India A and Australia A in Lucknow, bringing up his second First-Class hundred in just 115 balls. The wicketkeeper-batter struck nine fours and three sixes, steering India A’s reply after Australia A declared their first innings at 532 for six. By stumps, the hosts trailed …

The Bank of England has held interest rates at 4 per cent, pausing its cycle of monetary easing as governor Andrew Bailey warned that Britain was “not out of the woods yet” on inflation. The decision, taken by the Bank’s nine-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), saw seven members vote to leave rates unchanged while two backed a quarter-point cut. The …

ورلڈ ایتھلیٹکس چیمپئن شپ جیولن تھرو کا فائنل ایونٹ ٹوکیو کے جاپان نیشنل اسٹیڈیم میں کھیلا جارہا ہے۔ فائنل میں پاکستان کے ارشد ندیم اور بھارت کے نیرج چوپڑا کے درمیان مقابلہ خصوصی توجہ کا مرکز بنا ہوا ہے۔ ارشد ندیم ورلڈ ایتھیلٹکس چیمپئن شپ میں میڈل جیتنے میں ناکام ٹوکیو: انجری سے صحتیابی کے بعد ارشدندیم کی مایوس کن …

The first Unofficial Test match between India A and Australia A in Lucknow has turned into a high-scoring contest, but one player who failed to capitalize was the Indian captain Shreyas Iyer. Shreyas Iyer’s struggle in red-ball cricket continues On day three, September 18, the Mumbai batter managed just 8 runs off 13 balls, falling to off-spinner Corey Rocchiccioli. India …

India and the United States are exploring ways to tap Myanmar’s rare earth reserves, with New Delhi reportedly in talks with a powerful rebel group and Washington considering working with either opposing side of the country’s civil war, as they seek to diversify their sources for the crucial minerals. But analysts say their plans face formidable challenges, including risks from …

The rejection of proposed amendments to the government’s Employment Rights Bill risks creating unnecessary barriers to growth and worsening conditions in the UK labour market, according to the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo UK). Samantha Hurley, Managing Director at APSCo UK, described the decision as “disappointing” and said recruitment experts and business leaders had been ignored despite raising concerns …

Women entrepreneurs are achieving 25 per cent lower valuations than their male peers when exiting their businesses, according to new research unveiled by Evelyn Partners at its No Diversity, No Deal event in Glasgow. The preliminary findings, drawn from Evelyn Partners’ upcoming Next Exit report, reveal that male business owners secured an average of £5.2 million at exit compared to …

The former Director General of the Institute of Directors has been disqualified as a company director for 11 years after abusing the government’s Covid Bounce Back Loan scheme. Anna Daroy, 61, of Abbots Morton, Worcestershire, secured two maximum-value £50,000 loans for her management consultancy, Globepoint Associates Ltd, in May 2020 — despite businesses only being entitled to one. The loans, …

ایزی پیسہ ڈیجیٹل بینک کے صدر و سی ای او جہانزیب خان نے کہا ہے کہ مقامی مارکیٹ کی بصیرت اور زمینی حقائق کو مدنظر رکھتے ہوئے کی جانے والی ڈیجیٹل جدت ملک بھر میں وسیع پیمانے پر مالی شمولیت کو فروغ دینے کی صلاحیت رکھتی ہے۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ اس وقت پاکستان کی مالی شمولیت کی شرح 60 …

Pakistan booked their place in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025 with a convincing 41-run victory over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Dubai on Wednesday, September 17. The win not only secured Pakistan’s progression but also set up another clash with arch-rivals India at the Dubai International Stadium. Pakistan’s group stage drama against India still fresh …

Octopus Energy Group has announced it will spin off Kraken, its fast-growing AI-powered technology arm, in a move designed to accelerate its expansion into global energy markets. Kraken, launched within Octopus in 2019, has become one of the most advanced operating systems for utilities worldwide. The platform is now contracted to manage more than 70 million household and business accounts …

Classic literature is enjoying a new surge in demand – not for its words, but for the soaring value of rare first editions. Pawnbrokers across the UK say they are seeing a dramatic rise in people cashing in on their bookshelves, with mint-condition copies of Harry Potter, Enid Blyton and even Fyodor Dostoevsky works becoming hot commodities. James Constantinou, owner …

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has unveiled a Casual Playing Agreement, a groundbreaking contract model designed to help the Black Caps retain their biggest stars while accommodating the booming demand of franchise cricket worldwide. The arrangement allows players to feature regularly in global leagues but ensures their commitment to New Zealand for high-profile series and major ICC events, including the 2026 …