UK media regulator Ofcom has made “urgent contact” with xAI, the artificial intelligence business owned by Elon Musk, following reports that its Grok chatbot can be used to generate sexualised images of children and non-consensual explicit images of women. The intervention follows widespread concern over Grok’s image-generation capabilities on X, where users have posted examples of the AI being prompted …

Block Scholes Report Highlights Growth of Tokenized Stocks, Citing Bitget as a Key Market Driver Block Scholes Report Highlights Growth of Tokenized Stocks, Citing Bitget as a Key Market Driver VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has been featured in a newly released report by Block Scholes, a leading digital asset …

As the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 approaches, the global cricketing fraternity has been dissecting India‘s bold squad selection. While the return of Ishan Kishan and the shock omission of former vice-captain Shubman Gill grabbed the headlines, it is the exclusion of a veteran pace spearhead that has caught the attention of South African legend AB de Villiers. De Villiers, …

Renowned Chinese inverter manufacturer Hoymiles has entered Pakistan to provide high-tech, long-duration energy storage solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, utilizing solar systems for electricity consumption. Speaking as the chief guest at the Hoymiles launching ceremony held at a local hotel on Monday, Ali Rashid, Advisor to the Chief Minister of Sindh on Science and IT, said the provincial …

The cyberattack that forced Jaguar Land Rover to shut down its factories is expected to have cost the carmaker more than £3 billion in lost sales over the final quarter of the year. The West Midlands-based group, owned by Tata Motors, revealed that vehicle shipments from its factories plunged by 43 per cent in the three months to December after …

Gary Neville has sold a majority stake in his fast-growing media business The Overlap to radio giant Global, in a deal designed to turn the platform into a world-leading sports network. The former Manchester United and England defender will continue to co-chair the business alongside Global Group chief executive Simon Pitts, after Global acquired the stake from previous investors Miroma …

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) returns for its fourth edition in 2026, and the Delhi Capitals (DC) are entering a new era. After three consecutive runner-up finishes, the franchise has hit the reset button on its leadership, appointing Jemimah Rodrigues as captain following the release of Meg Lanning. With a blend of explosive Indian talent and world-class overseas stars, DC …

Lahore: Yango Ride, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has introduced a major safety advancement for its customers and partner drivers through a new partnership with the Punjab Safe City Authority (PSCA). The in-app integration marks the first of its kind in Pakistan’s ride-hailing sector, setting a new benchmark for safety, accountability, and real-time emergency support. With this …

The UK government has unveiled a £210 million Cyber Action Plan aimed at strengthening the security and resilience of online public services, as cyber threats against the public sector continue to intensify. Announced in London on 6 January, the plan is designed to safeguard critical digital services used by millions of citizens every day, including benefits, tax systems and healthcare …

Virat Kohli‘s superstardom has long transcended the boundaries of the cricket pitch, establishing him as a global icon whose reach rivals the world’s most elite athletes. While he remains a demigod in India, his influence abroad has seen a massive surge, making him one of the most followed and recognizable figures across the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States. …

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has thrown his weight behind India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, explaining how the star cricketer can return to the fearless style that once made him one of the most destructive batters in world cricket. With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 set to begin on February 7, Ponting believes Suryakumar’s experience and self-belief will …

English all-rounder Jamie Overton produced a decisive fast-bowling display to guide Adelaide Strikers to a thrilling six-run victory over Sydney Thunder in Match 25 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 season. The closely fought contest at the Adelaide Oval went down to the final over, with Overton’s composure proving the difference. Defending a modest total of 165, the Strikers …

The fourth edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 is set to ignite on January 9, bringing a month of high-octane cricket to Mumbai and Vadodara. Following India’s historic ODI World Cup 2025 triumph, the domestic league has reached a fever pitch, with fans eager to see the world’s best talents return to Indian shores. This season features an …

A Salvation Army employee responsible for supporting refugees was lawfully dismissed after making inflammatory remarks suggesting migrants should be sent back “on a boat”, an employment tribunal has ruled. The tribunal found that the charity was justified in dismissing Charles Markie, 56, after comments he made while working at Strathmore Lodge, a Salvation Army–run hostel in Dundee that housed refugees …

Karachi: The Anti-Smuggling Organisation (ASO), Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Karachi, has achieved a major breakthrough in its ongoing campaign against petroleum smuggling. Acting on the clear directives of Chief Collector Basit Abbasi, and under the dynamic supervision of Collector Moinuddin Wani, the ASO team successfully executed a high-impact operation in the Eastern Sector on 05 January 2026.   The operation led …