Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated he will pursue diplomatic negotiations to avert U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed 50% tariffs on Brazilian exports but warned of reciprocal measures if the duties take effect August 1. In an interview with Record TV, Lula invoked a newly passed law empowering Brazil to retaliate against trade […]
A surprising new study from AI research nonprofit METR reveals that advanced AI coding tools actually slowed down seasoned software developers working on familiar codebases, contradicting widespread assumptions about AI-driven productivity gains. The study, conducted earlier this year, tracked experienced open-source developers using Cursor, a popular AI coding assistant, as they completed tasks in projects […]
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, a day before his scheduled trip to China, according to a source familiar with the matter. The meeting comes as Nvidia’s market capitalization surged past $4 trillion for the first time, reinforcing its position as […]
ISLAMABAD (APP): In collaboration with Serena Hotels and the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), the Pakistan Women’s Tennis Association (PWTA) has launched a 10-day Free Women’s Youth Tennis Training Camp here at the PTF Tennis Complex. A total of 26 young girls from Islamabad and Rawalpindi are participating in the camp, which aims to promote and […]
KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s recent interview with renowned Indian journalist Karan Thapar has been hailed as a significant diplomatic achievement for the country. Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon lauded Bilawal’s performance, stating that the PPP leader effectively presented Pakistan’s stance on critical issues, including terrorism, with remarkable confidence and foresight. In a statement issued on Thursday, Memon, who also serves […]
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on the UN nuclear watchdog to abandon its “double standards” before Tehran resumes cooperation over its nuclear program, state media reported Thursday. The demand comes after Iran suspended collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) last week, prompting the withdrawal of the agency’s remaining inspectors. Tensions between Iran […]
More than 160 people remain missing after catastrophic floods tore through central Texas, Governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday, as the death toll climbed to 109. The hardest-hit area, Kerr County—part of a region prone to flash floods—accounted for at least 94 fatalities, including 27 girls and counselors from a summer camp overwhelmed by the raging […]
Indian election officials have sparked concerns over mass disenfranchisement after requiring voters in Bihar to prove their citizenship within weeks by submitting documents that many lack. The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the voter roll revision in June, citing the need to remove “foreign illegal immigrants” from electoral lists. Critics argue the move disproportionately […]
The Sindh Culture Department has offered to oversee the burial and funeral rites of late actor Humaira Asghar Ali, following reports that her family has refused to claim her body. The 32-year-old actress and model was found dead in her Karachi apartment on Tuesday during a police eviction operation. South DIG Syed Asad Raza confirmed that Ali’s family, particularly her […]
Two-time Academy Award winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is once again using her storytelling prowess to spotlight Pakistan’s unsung changemakers. Through her latest initiative, Frame It Forward, the acclaimed filmmaker aims to amplify the work of grassroots organizations tackling critical issues—from education and climate action to gender equality and refugee rights. Chinoy, founder of SOC Films, believes many […]
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