In recent years, United States President Donald J Trump has become the centre of a rather unexpected global debate — his nomination and consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize. A number of countries and well-known international figures have either supported or recommended his name, acknowledging his unorthodox yet tangible efforts to promote peace in various conflict zones. Trump himself publicly stated that he deserved the honour, and in a surprising gesture, Venezuela’s Nobel Peace Prize winner thanked him, saying, “I received this because of you.” Trump replied, “Yes, you got it because of me, though I never asked for it.”…
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As Elon Musk pivots to robots and AI, he wants investors to stop thinking of Tesla as simply an automaker. Yet to fund those bets, he is relying on a car business that is under mounting pressure, as the company’s second-quarter results on Wednesday showed. Tesla missed analysts’ profit forecasts for the April-to-June period and, for the first time in more than two years, reported negative free cash flow as the EV maker accelerated spending on infrastructure for its AI and robotics ambitions. Shares were down about 4% in extended trading. The profit miss and cash burn come despite record vehicle deliveries in…
Publisher 2K has officially announced that NBA 2K27 will launch worldwide on September 4, 2026, with early access available a week earlier for players who purchase select premium editions. Fans who buy the Deluxe Edition or Ultra Edition will be able to start playing from August 28, giving them seven days of early access before the global release. Cover athletes revealed NBA 2K27 features three basketball stars across its different editions: Standard Edition: Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) Deluxe Edition: Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever) Ultra Edition: Derrick Rose (former NBA MVP) Commenting on the selection, Zak Armitage, Senior Vice President…
Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 at its Galaxy Unpacked event in London, introducing its latest generation of foldable smartphones with upgraded performance, displays and artificial intelligence features. For the first time, Samsung’s foldable lineup includes three devices: the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8. The Fold 8 Ultra succeeds last year’s Fold 7 as Samsung’s flagship book-style foldable, while the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 introduces a new passport-style design. Galaxy Z Fold 8 specifications The Galaxy Z Fold 8 features: 7.6-inch Dynamic…
Despite the successful auction of the 5G spectrum in Pakistan, users across both major cities and smaller towns are still waiting for the country’s next-generation mobile network to go live. While many expected a dramatic improvement in internet speeds, the nationwide rollout is progressing much more slowly than anticipated. The launch of 5G services has become one of the most anticipated developments for mobile users in Pakistan. Consumers are hoping the new technology will bring significantly faster internet speeds, lower latency, and an improved digital experience. However, those expectations are unlikely to be fulfilled in the immediate future. Although the…
Pakistan is strengthening its collaboration with Meta to accelerate digital transformation, with the social media giant set to provide free training to 1,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in artificial intelligence, digital marketing, and online business. The initiative comes as the government finalizes its e-commerce and AI policies to help local businesses compete in global markets. Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan welcomed Meta’s initiative to train Pakistani SMEs, describing it as an important step toward enhancing the country’s digital business ecosystem. According to a briefing given to the minister, Meta’s SME training program will run from August to…
KARACGI: S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday raised Pakistan’s long-term sovereign credit rating to ‘B’ from ‘B-‘, citing strengthened institutional capacity and progress on critical economic reforms that have bolstered foreign exchange reserves and eased pressure on external credit metrics. The outlook is stable, the ratings agency said. S&P also affirmed Pakistan’s ‘B’ short-term sovereign credit rating and raised its transfer and convertibility assessment to ‘B’ from ‘B-‘. The upgrade reflects improved political and institutional stability that has enabled the implementation of reforms under the International Monetary Fund’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility, approved in September 2024, according to S&P. “These…
Heavyweight star focuses on Thailand charity fight before anticipated Joshua showdown. PATTAYA: Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said on Wednesday he believes his career is far from over as he prepares for a charity fight in Thailand, insisting “the best is yet to come” ahead of an expected blockbuster clash with fellow Briton Anthony Joshua later this year. Speaking in Pattaya before Friday’s exhibition bout, Fury said he feels physically and mentally refreshed after spending several months training in Thailand, describing the experience as a fresh start. The 37-year-old will face Mariusz Wach, a 46-year-old Polish heavyweight nicknamed “The Viking,”…
National team wins Silver Medal and Merit Certificate among students from over 90 countries in Lithuania. ISLAMABAD: Pakistani students have brought international recognition to the country by securing a Silver Medal and a Merit Certificate at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO 2026), held in Vilnius, Lithuania, from July 12 to 19. The achievement placed Pakistan among the leading participants at the globally recognised competition, which featured more than 350 talented students representing over 90 countries. Hassan Atif Cheema from International School Lahore (Legacy Campus) clinched the Silver Medal, while Muhammad Mutahir of Karachi Grammar School, Karachi, was awarded a…
Pakistani international Abdullah Iqbal has made history by becoming the first player from Pakistan’s national team to appear in a UEFA Champions League qualifying match. The milestone came when the defender made his debut for Swedish club Mjällby AIF in a UEFA Champions League qualifier against Gibraltar’s Lincoln Red Imps on Tuesday. Abdullah Iqbal entered the match in the 62nd minute, marking a historic moment for both his career and Pakistani football. His appearance places him among the few Pakistani footballers to compete in one of Europe’s biggest club competitions.
