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The Bank of England has voted narrowly to hold interest rates at 4%, pausing further cuts amid stubborn inflation and growing uncertainty ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ pivotal Budget later this month. In a closely split decision, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 5–4 to maintain the current rate, with Governor Andrew Bailey casting the deciding vote. Bailey said he …

برطانوی بری فوج کے چیف آف جنرل اسٹاف جنرل سر چارلز رولینڈ ونسنٹ واکر نے جی ایچ کیو راولپنڈی کا دورہ کیا اور فیلڈ مارشل سید عاصم منیر سے ملاقات کی۔ ملاقات میں علاقائی سلامتی، باہمی دلچسپی کے امور اور دفاعی تعاون کے فروغ پر تبادلہ خیال کیا گیا۔ پاک فوج کے شعبہ برائے تعلقاتِ عامہ (آئی ایس پی آر) …

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has signalled that her 26 November Budget will ask more Britons to shoulder the burden of repairing the nation’s public finances — even if that means breaking Labour’s manifesto pledge not to raise income tax. In a speech this week, Reeves warned that “hard choices” were unavoidable if Britain was to protect the NHS, reduce national debt …

As many as 1,000 Russian Shahed drones and more than 1,500 warheads worth as much as £60 million have been destroyed in a massive cruise missile and drone strike by Ukrainian forces, reports have claimed. Huge explosions rocked the area around the disused Russian-occupied Donetsk airport, northwest of Donetsk, Ukraine, as an ammunition depot was “completely destroyed”. A fuel depot …

Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), Hong Kong’s largest developer, edged five other bidders to win the tender for a parcel of land in the New Territories, a residential development that is expected to cost about HK$6 billion (US$772 million). The tender for the Tuen Mun A16 station package one property development, which closed on Wednesday, was awarded to SHKP subsidiary …

Google is adding Gemini to Maps in India, along with road safety alerts and more information about routes. The AI integration, launched in the U.S. on Wednesday, brings hands-free AI assistance to Maps, as well as contextual suggestions while navigating and information about places of interest. Miriam Daniel, vice president and head of Google Maps, said the rollout required significant …

Wealthy Britons are moving unprecedented sums into offshore bonds as they brace for higher taxes and seek more flexible ways to manage their wealth. According to data reviewed by the Financial Times, around £10.5 billion was invested in offshore bonds in the 12 months to June, more than double the £5.1 billion recorded the previous year — marking a record-breaking …

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is abuzz with anticipation as franchises have finalized some of their retained players ahead of the marquee 2026 mega auction. In a strategic move to rebuild and re-energize their squads, several high-profile international and Indian stars have been released, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling auction later this year. The decisions …

Germany is emerging as Europe’s most compelling growth story heading into 2026, with analysts forecasting a return to steady expansion and international firms eyeing new opportunities across the continent’s largest economy. Global employment specialist Agility EOR is urging international companies to take a fresh look at Germany, as forecasts point to 1.3% GDP growth next year, underpinned by €500 billion …

In an electrifying moment during the fourth T20I between Australia and India, all-rounder Shivam Dube showcased his brute power, launching a colossal six off Adam Zampa that had fans on their feet. The shot came on the second ball of the 11th over, and it perfectly captured Dube’s reputation as one of the most dangerous hitters against spin in modern T20 …

رات کی شفٹ میں کام کرنے والوں کے لیے اچھی نیند لینا مشکل ہوتا ہے کیونکہ جب باقی سب لوگ سو رہے ہوتے ہیں، تو انہیں کام کرنا پڑتا ہے۔ اس کی وجہ جسم کی اندرونی گھڑی یعنی سرکیڈین ردھم ہوتی ہے، جو دن کی روشنی کے حساب سے جسم کو جاگنے یا سونے کی تیاری کرتی ہے۔ جب آپ …

In a high-stakes moment during the 4th T20I between Australia and India at Carrara, Suryakumar Yadav was dismissed for 20 runs off 10 balls. The right-hander, known for his aggressive style, was unable to get a proper connection with a length delivery from Xavier Bartlett. This wicket came at a crucial stage, with India struggling to find momentum. Suryakumar, who …