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Spotify’s Music Pro streaming tier set to launch in 2025 After a four-year wait, Spotify is finally set to launch its HiFi streaming tier, expected to be called “Music Pro,” later this year. According to Bloomberg, the company is finalizing details, including streaming rights, for the new premium offering.Spotify’s Music Pro PlanThe Music Pro tier is expected to come at an extra cost of $5 to $6 per month on top of the existing Spotify Premium subscription, which currently starts at $11.99 per month. This follows multiple price hikes in recent years.Unlike Apple Music, which includes lossless streaming in its…
As US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia for talks on ending the Ukraine war
The Executive Council of the Emirate of Sharjah held its periodic meeting chaired by His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi …
In this photo, Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur addresses the provincial assembly on March 2, 2024. — Facebook@AliAminKhanGandapur”Gandapur plays key role in reviving PTI-establishment dialogue.”Army chief dismisses Imran Khan’s letters, avoids involvement.PTI lobbies in Washington, warns of EU pressure on Pakistan.ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is once again seeking backchannel talks with the establishment, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur reportedly playing a key role in the effort.A well-placed source told The News that Gandapur was using his connections to revive the dialogue. However, PTI Information Secretary Waqas Akram Shaikh denied that any such initiative…
Cars park at the entrance of a flooded housing development after a rain storm in Kentucky, US on February 16, 2025. — AFPPowerful storms bring flooding and powerful winds.More than 500,000 customers were without power.First responders rescue over 1,000 people within 24 hrs.NEW YORK: At least nine people have died in the eastern United States, including eight in Kentucky, as powerful storms brought flooding and exceptionally powerful winds, downing trees and cutting power, local officials announced Sunday.Brutally cold weather is expected to hit much of the country later in the week. “I’m heartbroken to share we’ve lost at least 8 people to…
The FBR building can be seen in this undated image. — X/@FBRSpokesperson/FileFBR to seal businesses over non-compliance.Real-time sales data reporting now mandatory.Businesses must link POS systems to FBR.ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified its tax compliance measures, directing approximately 40,000 major retail stores and outlets to integrate their sales data with the FBR system for mandatory 24-hour reporting, The News reported.Failure to comply may result in the sealing of business premises. On Monday, the revenue authority issued a Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) outlining the procedures for sealing and de-sealing businesses found violating these regulations.There are a total…
Kane Williamson shapes to hit out, Pakistan vs New Zealand, ODI tri-series, Karachi, February 14, 2025. — AFPAs the cricketing world gears up for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, New Zealand star batter Kane Williamson shared his fond memories of playing against Pakistan in an Instagram post.The ICC posted a video featuring Williamson reflecting on one of his most memorable moments against Pakistan — a spectacular catch to dismiss Abdullah Shafique in the 2023 World Cup. Looking back at the moment, Williamson said, “In the moment, you’re just trying to focus on what’s important, where you need to be and…
Drake solves Sydney fan’s job problem in a surprising mannerDrake continues his streak of generosity during his Anita Max Win Australia Tour, this time gifting a Sydney fan $30,000 to help them quit their job at McDonald’s.During his Monday night concert at Qudos Bank Arena, the 38-year-old hip-hop star noticed a fan holding a sign that read, “Help us quit Maccas”, using the popular Australian slang for McDonald’s. While embracing the local lingo, Drake playfully responded in an Aussie accent, saying, “I’m keen to help you quit Maccas, mate.”According to Daily Mail, the God’s Plan hitmaker then stunned the crowd…
Israel pulling out most forces according to ceasefire but refusal to leave some border areas strengthens uncertainty over fragile deal.Israel is pulling its forces out of southern Lebanon as the deadline for their withdrawal under a fragile ceasefire deal has passed. The Israeli military continued a pullback on Tuesday morning for the second day. However, while the majority of its forces will meet the revised deadline agreed under the ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, Israel has said it will remain in five strategic locations, warning it is ready to resume hostilities. Lebanon’s army, which under the deal should deploy across the…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him”, sent a congratulatory telegram to Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of Gambia, on the occasion of the anniversary of his country’s independence …