ZDNET’s key takeaways Samsung’s Galaxy A35 5G is a well-rounded smartphone that’s on sale for $198 You’ll love the two-day battery life, amazing screen quality, and four years of software updates The biggest issue? Performance tends to vary from day to day and can lead to overheating more buying choices Follow ZDNET:Add us as a…
Hong Kong authorities froze HK$261 million (US$33.4 million) in suspected criminal proceeds linked to money laundering and drug trafficking last year, but experts say it may take as long as seven years for any of the funds to reach government coffers. According to data from the Joint Financial Intelligence Unit, run by police and customs,…
The star-studded BAFTA Film Awards 2026 ceremony in London on Sunday also put a spotlight on Donna Langley, chairof NBCUniversal Entertainment and the first British woman to run a major Hollywood studio. The top executive, born and raised on the Isle of Wight in the U.K., took to the stage to receive the British Academy’s…
The 2026 Winter Olympics come to an end this weekend. This year’s Closing Ceremony theme is “Beauty in Action.” The event will feature appearances from musician and DJ Gabry Ponte, actress Benedetta Porcaroli, and ballet dancer Roberto Bolle. Alfredo Accatino, the ceremony’s artistic director, has promised the ceremony will “begin with lots of colors and…
WASHINGTON / DOHA — The United States has pulled hundreds of military personnel from its bases in Qatar and Bahrain in what American officials have described as a precautionary measure, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate across the Gulf region.The Pentagon confirmed the redeployment, stating that the decision was taken following a…
And the BAFTA goes to… Those words are once again the focus in London Sunday night at the 79th BAFTA Film Awards ceremony, hosted by Alan Cumming, the presenter and producer ofThe Traitors U.S., at London’s Royal Festival Hall. The BAFTA nominations set up a thrill ride for the British Academy honors, with Paul Thomas…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has submitted a formal action plan to the International Monetary Fund addressing concerns over the appointment process for the Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau, as Islamabad works to satisfy IMF conditions ahead of a critical programme review.According to government sources, Pakistan has informed the IMF that the existing mechanism for appointing…
ISLAMABAD — Cracks within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf widened once again as Member of National Assembly Shandana Gulzar issued a sharp and thinly veiled response to Aleema Khan’s recent interview, posting a pointed message in the party’s WhatsApp group without directly naming anyone.In her message, Gulzar stated that she was witnessing statements driven by grief, old age,…
TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused global powers of aligning against Iran in a calculated effort to force the country into submission, vowing that Tehran will never bow to pressure regardless of the challenges it faces.Addressing the nation, President Pezeshkian declared that despite mounting difficulties and external pressures, Iran would stand firm against…
KYIV — Russia launched one of its most intense aerial attacks on Ukraine, firing 50 ballistic missiles and 297 drones in a coordinated strike that caused widespread destruction across multiple cities. Residential buildings, critical infrastructure, and government facilities were among the targets, with authorities warning of significant casualties.Ukrainian officials reported that explosions triggered fires at…
