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AFP/APP Mandalay, Myanmar: The death toll from a massive earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand surpassed 1,000 on Saturday, as rescuers worked tirelessly to search for survivors amid the rubble of collapsed buildings. The shallow…

AFP/APP Washington: US President Donald Trump has announced steep tariffs on auto imports and parts, provoking threats of retaliation from trading partners ahead of further promised trade levies next week. Wall Street slumped ahead of…

AFP/APP Beijing: China’s number two leader told a gathering of business executives in Beijing on Sunday that the country would "adhere to the correct direction of economic globalisation" in the face of "fragmentation." The China…

AFP/APP New York: In just a few weeks, the US tourism outlook has clouded as a result of some of President Donald Trump's policy decisions, which have angered some foreign visitors and prompted fear of a surge in prices and a stronger…

News Desk Islamabad: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has included students of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) and Virtual University (VU) in the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme, aiming to promote digital learning among distance…

News Desk Islamabad: Many people consider baby creams, known for their gentle and moisturizing properties, as a great alternative to adult skincare products. However, dermatologists caution that using baby products on adult skin may…

News Desk Islamabad: President Donald Trump stated on Friday that Elon Musk should not have access to top-secret U.S. war plans, particularly regarding a potential conflict with China. This rare admission highlighted concerns over Musk's…

AFP/APP Taipei: Taiwan detected 59 Chinese aircraft around the self-ruled island, the defence ministry said Tuesday, the highest tally since a record in October and days after Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called China a "foreign…

News Desk Islamabad: DeepSeek, a China-based artificial intelligence firm, has made waves in the generative AI (GenAI) industry with its R1 model, delivering high performance at a fraction of the cost compared to its competitors. The…

News Desk Islamabad: Pakistani athletes have continued their impressive medal-winning streak at the 12th Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy, showcasing exceptional talent in snowshoeing and cross-country skiing events.…