The eldest son of Norway’s crown princess has been arrested, just before his trial opens on charges including rape in a case that has been an embarrassment to the royal family, police said on Monday. Marius Borg Hoiby was arrested on Sunday evening and is accused of assault, threats with a knife and violation of a restraining order, police said …

In an unprecedented and seismic shift in world cricket, the Government of Pakistan officially announced on February 1, 2026, that it will boycott the high-profile T20 World Cup 2026 clash against India. While the team has been cleared to compete in the rest of the tournament in Sri Lanka, they have been strictly ordered ‘not to take the field’ for …

It’s big-game season, which means it’s a good time to look for home theater gear on sale ahead of Super Bowl 2026. There are plenty of Super Bowl TV deals to consider, but if you have arguably the most important piece of the puzzle down, you may want to upgrade your sound system instead. Sonos’ latest sale may have just …

Trump added he would be taking legal action, stating, “I will be sending my lawyers to sue [Noah]. Web Desk February 2, 2026 Los Angeles: Trevor Noah, host of the 68th Grammy Awards, has landed in hot water after taking a jab at U.S. President Donald Trump during Sunday night’s ceremony. The comedian, presenting at the 2026 Grammys, referenced Trump …

UAE, Sierra Leone enhance economic relations through Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Source link

WB President reaffirmed the World Bank’s commitment to further deepening collaboration with Pakistan. Web Desk February 2, 2026 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with World Bank President Ajay Banga, who is on his first official visit to Pakistan in his capacity as head of the global financial institution. During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warmly welcomed …

Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi meets World Bank President in Islamabad Source link

Anker rolled out a bunch of new chargers and other gear at CES 2026, including a cute one that’s already on sale. The new Nano charger with smart display, which is an upgrade to the existing Nano charger in Anker’s lineup, is on sale for $30 right now when you clip an on-page coupon on Amazon. That’s $10 off the …

MicroSD Express cards are still a little hard to find, considering they’re pretty new and only really started becoming popular last year once the Switch 2 came out. These upgraded versions of microSD cards are the only ones compatible with the Switch 2 for expanding its storage, os if you’re already starting to feel the crunch on your console, it’s …

LAHORE: Pakistan’s national squad has departed from Lahore for Sri Lanka to participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. According to details, the Pakistani players will observe complete rest today and tomorrow after arriving in Sri Lanka. The national team is scheduled to play a warm-up match against Ireland on February 4. The 15-member squad includes Captain Salman …

As the dust settles on the Super Six stage in Zimbabwe, the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 has whittled down sixteen aspiring nations to just four. India, Afghanistan, Australia, and England have emerged as the cream of the crop, each bringing a distinct brand of cricket to the knockout rounds. With the semi-finals scheduled for February 3 and 4, the …

KARACHI: The downward trend in gold prices in Pakistan continued on the first day of the business week, with a massive reduction of thousands of rupees recorded once again. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold fell by Rs21,500 per tola on Monday, bringing the new rate to Rs490,362 per tola. Similarly, the price …

Greater adoption of agentic artificial intelligence could help rejuvenate Britain’s sluggish economy, according to business and technology leaders speaking at an AI summit held at the House of Lords. The event, chaired by Steven George-Hilley, founder of Centropy PR, brought together senior figures from the technology, legal, financial services and cybersecurity sectors to examine how AI is reshaping economic growth, …

The government has announced a £150 million cash injection for struggling high streets across the UK, but small business owners and industry leaders have warned the funding risks being little more than a “trivial sticking plaster on a gaping economic wound”. The funding, unveiled as part of a forthcoming High Streets Strategy, will be targeted at town centres hit hardest …

World Bank President Ajay Pal Singh Banga visited Gurdwara Siri Punja Sahib in Hasan Abdal, Attock. Web Desk February 2, 2026 Summary: World Bank President Ajay Pal Singh Banga visited Gurdwara Siri Punja Sahib in Hasan Abdal, where he paid his respects at one of Sikhism’s most revered religious sites, participated in a special prayer ceremony, and shared Langar (the …