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Lord Peter Mandelson Resigns from Labour Party Over Links to Jeffrey Epstein Revealed in New Files
London, February 2, 2026 — Former British cabinet minister and ex-UK Ambassador to the United States, Lord Peter Mandelson, has resigned his membership of the Labour Party following fresh revelations about his past association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.In a letter sent on Sunday evening to Labour’s general secretary Hollie Ridley, Lord…
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Quetta: Mobile Internet Service Remains Suspended for Third Consecutive Day, Residents and Businesses Face Severe Hardships
Quetta, February 2, 2026 — Mobile internet (mobile data / 3G/4G) services in Quetta and several other districts of Balochistan remained completely suspended for the third consecutive day on Monday, causing widespread disruption to daily life, education, business, and communication.The suspension began on Saturday (January 31, 2026) following a series of coordinated militant attacks across…
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The myth of an emerging Islamic NATO
In recent months, sections of the media and strategic commentary have been abuzz with claims that countries such as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey are moving toward the creation of an “Islamic NATO.” This narrative suggests that amid a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape in West Asia, the eastern Mediterranean and South Asia, Muslim-majority states are…
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Chinese EV makers shares skid as sales slide after tax incentive ends
Major Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers got off to a bumpy start in 2026 as they reported falling deliveries in January due to softening government support. Shares of Hong Kong-listed BYD, Xpeng, Li Auto and Nio plummeted on Monday, battered by a bearish delivery outlook in the cutthroat mainland EV market. “Lacklustre [sales] data in…
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The best noise-canceling earbuds for 2026
Noise-canceling earbuds have become an everyday essential for a lot of people, whether you’re trying to survive a noisy commute, concentrate in a shared workspace or just carve out a little quiet time. Advances in active noise cancellation and audio processing mean today’s best earbuds do a much better job of cutting through background noise,…
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World Bank President Ajay Banga Meets Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif, Pledges Deeper Support for Economic Reforms
Islamabad, February 2, 2026 — World Bank Group President Ajay Banga held high-level talks with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Monday, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to supporting Pakistan’s long-term development agenda amid the country’s ongoing economic stabilization efforts. The meeting, which marked Banga’s first official visit to Pakistan since assuming the presidency…
