TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open for the remaining period of the ceasefire, signaling a significant diplomatic development amid ongoing regional tensions.The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, handles approximately 20% of global oil supply. Any threat to its…
Islamabad,In a landmark decision, the Pakistani government has officially ended the provision of free electricity units for employees of the power sector. The move follows the Lahore High Court’s acceptance of a petition filed by the Power Division.Federal Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari welcomed the court’s ruling in a post on…
He added: “The consequence could be that there is a development of AI, of modelling, which makes it easier to detect existing vulnerabilities in sort of core IT systems, and then obviously cyber criminals – the bad actors – could seek to exploit them.”
President Donald Trump has said that talks between the US and Iran to end the war could resume as early as this weekend, with Washington and Tehran “very close” to making a deal. The BBC’s chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet reports that whilst Iranians are keen to end the enmity with the US, leaders do…
YouTube has terminated the channel Explosive Media, a pro-Iran group known for producing viral Lego-style AI-generated videos that ridiculed US President Donald Trump.The videos, which gained millions of views, depicted satirical and often humiliating scenarios involving Trump, US military figures, and the recent Middle East conflict. Many clips went highly viral on social media platforms.A…
New York: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the announced 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, describing it as a positive step toward reducing tensions in the region.In a statement issued through his spokesperson, Guterres commended the United States for its role in facilitating the ceasefire. He expressed hope that the temporary halt in…
Tehran: Iran’s state broadcaster, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), has sharply mocked US President Donald Trump over his claims of “very good talks” and an imminent deal with Iran.IRIB shared a video clip on its official X account in which President Trump tells reporters: “I think we have a very successful negotiation going on…
Paris: Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), has warned that if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened, the world should brace for a notable surge in energy prices.In his recent statement, Birol said the current situation is likely to cause severe volatility in markets, and consumers must prepare for upward…
Westminster International School proudly hosted its A-Level Graduation Ceremony on April 16, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the academic journeys of its graduating cohort. The event brought together distinguished guests, including CEO Sir Raheel Sajjad Khan and renowned young entrepreneur Gull Zeba, founder of Redmarker and Executive Member of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce….
Detailed Discussions Held on Bilateral Affairs and Matters of Mutual InterestRawalpindi/Tehran — Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Pakistan Armed Forces, held an important meeting with Lt Gen Abdul Hayee, Commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters (Central Command of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps). During the meeting, both sides held detailed discussions on…
