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The Iranian flag waves in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters, before the beginning of a board of governors meeting, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Vienna, Austria, March 1, 2021. — ReutersEuropean powers see no civilian purpose for Iran’s nuclear actions.Ask Iran to ‘reverse its nuclear escalation’ ahead of UNSC meeting.Iran says it has the right to nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. UNITED NATIONS: Raising fresh concerns over Tehran’s nuclear intentions, Britain, France, and Germany have accused Iran of stockpiling highly enriched uranium at “unprecedented levels,” saying there is no “credible civilian justification” for its…
Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X, attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, France, June 16, 2023. — ReutersElon Musk has emerged as a key player in US politics, with his actions already starting to influence major decisions in Washington.His role in derailing a bipartisan Congress deal to prevent a government shutdown has highlighted his sway over the Republican Party and Donald Trump’s incoming administration. While recognised as the world’s wealthiest individual, Musk is being dubbed as “President Musk” by Democrats,…
ISLAMABAD: The medal details for the competitions held on December 18 during the Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Games, organised by the Pakistan Sports Board, have been released.Punjab secured a total of 164 medals, including 77 gold, 50 silver, and 37 bronze. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa earned 91 medals, comprising 24 gold, 30 silver, and 37 bronze. Sindh won 72 medals, including 15 gold, 26 silver, and 31 bronze, while Balochistan claimed 61 medals, with 14 gold, 15 silver, and 32 bronze.Islamabad achieved 54 medals, consisting of six gold, 11 silver, and 37 bronze. Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir secured 22 and 26 medals,…
Chris Martin calls Dakota Johnson ‘Best Friend’ amid breakup rumorsChris Martin called his longtime girlfriend Dakota Johnson his best friend amid Split SpeculationFollowing the breakup rumors of the Coldplay frontman and the actress, Martin hinted at their thriving relationship in a recent interview with Rolling Stone, mentioning Dakota’s name in the list of her closest pals. “Phil [Harvey], Dakota, Jonny [Buckland], Will [Champion], and Guy [Berryman],” said, adding, “My kids.”The outlet reported that the singer did not want to have a talk about his relationship with the Madame Webb actress, however, he mentioned during the chat that the pair have…
As Ecuador’s historic drought continues, power cuts may persist until April, said Jorge Luis Hidalgo, an energy consultant. For decades, experts have urged authorities to increase Ecuador’s energy supply by expanding its solar and wind energy capacities and bolstering its thermoelectric plants. But Hidalgo said that electricity and fossil fuel subsidies have kept Ecuador’s energy prices among the lowest in the region: Residents and businesses pay only around $0.10 per kilowatt hour, according to government estimates. That lack of income has, in turn, disincentivised the private sector from investing in alternative energy, according to Hidalgo. “While Ecuador continues to give…
The Abu Dhabi Retirement Fund launched the activities of the second edition of the “Plant for the Future” initiative on Jubail Island…
US State Department’s Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel speaks during a press briefing on May 30, 2024, in this still taken from a video. — US State Department/WebsiteThe United States has said it is the country’s long-standing policy to deny support to Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missile programme, calling Pakistan an “important partner” that shares the US commitment to maintaining the global nonproliferation regime.The US statement came hours after Pakistan’s forceful response in reaction to the State Department’s December 18 announcement of additional sanctions on entities contributing to Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme. Earlier today, Deputy national security adviser Jon Finer said…
A general view of the skyline of Manhattan as seen from the One World Trade Center Tower in New York City, New York, US, June 15, 2021. — ReutersAn American helping run the first “known” secret police station in the US on behalf of the Chinese government has pleaded guilty of the “crime”. Chen Jinping and his co-defendent Lu Jianwang, prosecutors say, opened and operated the secret station on behalf of China’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS) in Manhattan’s Chinatown neighbourhood in early 2022, according to the BBC. China has reportedly opened at least 100 such stations all across 53 countries,…
Chris Martin explains why Coldplay deserves backlash Chris Martin, the lead singer of global rock sensation Coldplay, recently got candid and acknowledged how the band is an “easy target” for critics.Known for his distinct voice and years of chart-topping hits with Coldplay, Martin reflected on the band’s public reception in a recent interview with Rolling Stone. The 47-year-old British rocker said the band is still sometimes seen as an easy target for criticism, even though they are one of the biggest bands in the world.He quipped, “It would be terrible if we lived in a society where everyone had to [like…
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi during the 76th Board of Governors (BoG) meeting at a local hotel in Islamabad on December 18, 2024. – Screengrab via PCBChairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi has reiterated the board’s unwavering commitment to hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to take place in Pakistan during February and March. Naqvi made this statement during the 76th Board of Governors (BoG) meeting, held at a local hotel in Islamabad on Wednesday. During the meeting, key developments regarding Pakistan’s preparations for the prestigious event were discussed. Naqvi provided the BoG members with…