TikTok Plans Shutdown in US Amid Possible Ban

TikTok plans to shut down its app for U.S. users by Sunday unless the Supreme Court blocks a federal ban set to take effect. The potential shutdown follows the government’s push for TikTok’s ban due to security concerns over its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. TikTok’s Shutdown Plan Sources familiar with the matter revealed that TikTok’s …

PAA Refutes Approval of Islamabad Airport Outsourcing Bid

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has refuted claims that a financial bid for outsourcing the operations of Islamabad International Airport has been approved. The PAA issued a statement clarifying that reports regarding the approval of the bid from the T.E.R.G. consortium were “baseless” and “misleading.” Clarification from the PAA In its statement, the PAA’s spokesperson …

Government Delays Decision on Gas Tariff Hike for CPPs

The federal government has yet to make a final decision regarding the proposed increase in gas tariffs for Captive Power Plants (CPPs). The delay comes despite pressure from various quarters, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Petroleum Division Suggests Gas Supply Disconnection The Petroleum Division had initially recommended disconnecting gas supplies to CPPs as an …

Hundreds Evacuated as Mount Ibu Volcano Erupts in Indonesia

Hundreds of residents were evacuated from the island of Halmahera in Indonesia after Mount Ibu volcano erupted on Wednesday. The eruption sent a smoke column up to four kilometers into the sky. Authorities raised the volcano’s alert status to the highest level, warning of further danger. Indonesia’s Geological Agency announced the evacuation of around 3,000 …

LA Wildfires: Firefighters Battle Dangerous Conditions

Firefighters are making progress in containing wildfires in Los Angeles County, but risks remain high. “We are not out of the woods yet,” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said on Wednesday. Cal Fire warned of “extreme hazards and potential for fire growth.” The Palisades Fire, the largest in the area, is only 21% contained and …

PTI Presents Demands as Government Pursues Dialogue for Stability

The government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will hold the third round of negotiations today. National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq will chair the meeting at the Parliament House in Islamabad. The session is set to begin at 11:30 am. Sources from PTI confirmed the party would present its demands in written form during the meeting. …

San Bernardino: Man Arrested for Little Mountain Fire

Authorities have arrested a man in connection with the Little Mountain Fire in San Bernardino. Fire crews responded to the fast-spreading brush fire on Wednesday afternoon around 2 p.m. local time. The blaze was quickly contained at 34 acres, with no injuries or property damage reported, according to the San Bernardino Police Department. Arrest Made …

Ceasefire Deal Spurs Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

Aid organizations are urging an immediate scaling up of humanitarian access to Gaza after Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire-hostage deal. The agreement, expected to begin Sunday, aims to end 15 months of intense Israeli bombardment that has devastated the Palestinian enclave. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), Gaza’s primary aid group, …

How Much Do Social Media Founders Use Social Media Themselves?

How much time do we spend on social media each day? For most of us, hours slip by in an endless cycle of scrolling, liking, and posting. It’s become second nature—something we do without even thinking, shaping how we communicate, connect, and pass the time. But have you ever paused to wonder how often the …

James Vince Quits First-Class Cricket for PSL Opportunity

Hampshire batter James Vince has made the bold decision to quit first-class cricket in 2025 to participate in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The move follows the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) new policy on No-Objection Certificates (NOCs), limiting player availability for overseas leagues during the English season. Vince, 33, will continue to lead …

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