International

Web Desk — More punitive measures were taken against Russia across the sporting world on Saturday as the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi and the UEFA Champions League final 2022 were canceled in St. Petersburg. Sports federations were also asked to move their events out of Russia and Belarus, which Moscow is using as a staging ground for its troops …

Web Desk — As western nations are united in their response to Russian aggression in Ukraine, several countries in the Middle East condemned the attack, but others – including close US allies – remained silent. Qatar urged all involved to exercise restraint following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, while Israel, Lebanon, and Turkey publicly condemned the invasion. While Syria supported …

Web Desk — Today’s oil prices news is shocking as Russia-Ukraine tension gains mementum. The oil prices reached $100 per barrel on Tuesday, the highest since 2014 as the world’s biggest crude oil producer sent its troops into two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine. The global benchmark, Brent crude oil climbed to $99.50 a barrel, the highest level since September …

Web Desk — A leak from ‘Suisse Secrets’ has revealed the wealth of its clients, including hundreds of Pakistanis, ranging from businessmen to politically exposed individuals and those who have been investigated, and in some cases convicted, for various criminal offenses. According to the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), Pakistanis’ accounts are diverse. Also included are individuals who …

Web Desk — The Iranian foreign minister said on Saturday that Iran is ready to exchange prisoners with the United States, adding that talks to revive a 2015 nuclear deal could succeed “at the earliest possible time” if the United States makes the necessary political decisions. After months of indirect talks to revive the nuclear pact, a US-Iranian agreement is …

Web Desk — Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, has warned that the U.S. has lagged far behind China in the race to build out 5G technology due to its “dithering,” urging Washington to step up investment in the next-generation internet technology. Schmidt and Graham Allison, a professor of government at Harvard, wrote in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal …

Web Desk — Sydney’s iconic Bondi and Bronte beaches were closed on Thursday after a swimmer died from a shark attack, the city’s first death at its beaches in nearly 60 years. Drum lines, which are used to lure sharks, have been set up near the attack site, and drones are being used to search for the shark. A video …

Web Desk — The Chinese government says it will encourage Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan to build a corridor of green development, health, and digital economy, to fully implement the China-Pakistan Free Trade Protocol, and to increase agricultural products coming from Pakistan. During his regular news conference in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said this while responding …

Web Desk — A job ad for 30 female train drivers in Saudi Arabia attracted 28,000 applicants, demonstrating the scale of demand as the kingdom opens up more opportunities to women. During an online assessment of academic background and English language skills on Wednesday, Spanish railway operator Renfe said it had reduced the number of candidates by about half, and …

Web Desk — During the third quarter (Q3) of 2021, TikTok, a widely popular short-video sharing app, removed 6,019,754 videos for violating community guidelines in Pakistan. On Monday, TikTok released its Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, detailing the content it removed from platforms for violating the guidelines and reinforcing its commitment to public accountability. In a statement, TikTok, which has been …