22 Dec, 2024

Is Meta to charge EU users for Ad-Free Facebook and Instagram?

Mark Zukerberg’s Meta to introduce Facebook and Instagram subscription models for Europeans and charge a monthly fee Meta is considering the possibility of charging Europeans $13/month for ad-free versions of its Instagram or Facebook apps. Mark Zuckerberg’s company is to take the move in response to the European Union’s privacy regulations and ECJ’s recent ruling. Notable, […]

China’s “Chang’e 6” Moon Mission to Carry Pakistani Satellite

The Moon Mission Will Carry Payloads from Pakistan, ESA, France, and Italy. It includes Radioactive Gas Testing Instruments and CubeSat Satellite. China’s Moon mission “Chang’e-6” which is to be launched in the first half of next year will carry a Pakistani satellite to the moon, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) has announced. On its […]

Potential Anti-Aging Elixir: Could Taurine Be the Solution?

As we grow older, the inevitability of that influence can weigh heavily on our minds. According to recent research in the United States, Our body may have the anti-aging power and slow down aging and live healthier lives. This groundbreaking study is based on a commonly used drug.  Many of us may already be taking it regularly […]

Pakistan Hikes Liquefied Petroleum Gas Prices by 8.7% in Response to Saudi Aramco’s Action

Pakistan has implemented an 8.7% increase in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices for October 2023, equivalent to Rs20.86 per kilogram, affecting both domestic and commercial consumers. The new pricing, effective from October 1, 2023, establishes a rate of Rs3,080 for an 11.8 kg cylinder. This move represents the third consecutive month of LPG price hikes. […]

China Launches First High-Speed Rail Along Fujian Coastline

In a significant development, China inaugurated its high-speed rail line, spanning various bays and tracing the southeastern coastline of Fujian province near the Taiwan Strait, according to reports from state media on Thursday. The maiden voyage of a bullet train took place on Thursday morning, departing from Fuzhou, the provincial capital of Fujian in eastern […]

Sudan’s Conflict: UAE Secretly Supports Sudan Faction Under Refugee Aid Cover

In a covert operation disguised as refugee aid, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been providing substantial support to one faction in the ongoing Sudan conflict, a recent investigation by The New York Times revealed. Multiple sources, including both current and former officials hailing from the United States, Europe, and various African nations, have asserted […]

Bomb Blast Claims 52 Lives at Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday Rally in Pakistan

In southwestern Pakistan, a powerful bomb struck a mosque during a rally celebrating Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, resulting in a tragic toll of over 50 dead and nearly 70 injured in a devastating terrorist attack. The devastating event unfolded in Mastung, Baluchistan province, where a large crowd had gathered for the Eid Miladun Nabi procession. Victims […]

Brazilian Scientists Link Banana Spider Venom to “Erectile Dysfunction” Solutions

Brazilian Scientists have Uncovered Promising Findings in Banana Spider Venom’s Potential Solution for Erectile Dysfunction. About thirty years ago, Brazilian scientists began researching a strange side effect caused by the bite of a banana spider. Marcia Helena Borges, a researcher at FUNED (Ezequiel Dias Foundation), noticed that people bitten by this spider often experienced priapism, […]

U.S. Response to Pakistan’s Request for Waiver on Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline Sparks Concern

Iran’s recent rejection of Pakistan’s Force Majeure notice adds uncertainty to the gas pipeline project, compounded by Islamabad’s challenge of navigating US sanctions on Iran, potentially resulting in an $18 billion penalty from Iran. The United States’ response to the Pakistani government’s request for a waiver on its long-stalled Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline is causing concern, […]

Net Zero by 5 Chinese Tech Giants Can Decarbonize 25% of Hang Seng Index

These tech giants, including Alibaba, Baidu, China Mobile, Tencent, and Xiaomi, were responsible for emitting 87 million tonnes in the 2021-22 fiscal year, surpassing Hong Kong’s annual emissions of 34.7 million tonnes, which can collectively eliminate emissions equivalent to 2.5 times that of Hong Kong. Five major Chinese ICT giants – Alibaba, Baidu, China Mobile, […]

Surge in Anti-Muslim Hate Speech Incidents Sweeps India Ahead of Election Season

Anti-Muslim hate speech incidents in India surged by over one per day during the first half of 2023, with a total of 255 documented cases primarily concentrated in states gearing up for upcoming elections, as detailed in a report by Hindutva Watch. Hindutva Watch, an organization headquartered in Washington, dedicated to monitoring attacks against minority […]

ChatGPT’s Groundbreaking Update: It Can Now ‘See, Hear and Speak’

ChatGPT services are to undergo a significant upgrade. It will bring it closer to the realm of artificial intelligence “assistants” like Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, and Google’s voice assistant. OpenAI has announced that the upcoming update is set to be rolled out to Plus and Enterprise subscribers over the next two weeks. It will introduce […]

Pakistan’s Energy Sector Battles $17.5B Circular Debt Crisis, Endangers Economy

This Debt is Three Times Higher Than Pakistan’s Defense Budget And is Increasing. Islamabad Considers Private Management of State-Owned Power Companies for Up to 25 Years Pakistan’s energy sector faces an imposing challenge as its circular debt has ballooned to a staggering figure, nearing US$17.5 billion. This sum is nearly double the combined budget allocations […]