Author: Hannah Ferguson

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United Arab Emirates of being directly involved in military operations against Iran during a Brics meeting held in New Delhi on Thursday, according to Iranian state media. The diplomatic dispute escalated just one day after the UAE rejected claims made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he had visited the Gulf nation during the recent Iran conflict. In response, Araghchi warned that countries cooperating with Israel to create divisions in the region would eventually face consequences. Speaking during the Brics gathering, Araghchi said he intentionally avoided naming the UAE in his…

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Abu Bilal al-Minuki, described as the second-highest-ranking leader of ISIS worldwide, was killed during a joint military operation carried out by American and Nigerian forces. According to Trump, the mission was conducted under his direct orders and involved extensive planning and coordination between the two countries’ armed forces. In a statement shared on Truth Social, Trump said the operation successfully removed one of the world’s most dangerous terrorists from the battlefield. Trump stated that al-Minuki believed he could remain hidden in Africa, but intelligence sources closely monitored his activities. He praised the…

OpenAI has unveiled a new personal finance feature for ChatGPT, allowing users to connect their bank accounts and manage financial activities directly through the AI chatbot. Currently available in preview mode for ChatGPT Pro users in the United States, the feature represents another major step in transforming AI into a practical everyday assistant. To make the process secure and reliable, OpenAI partnered with Plaid, a leading financial connection platform. Through Plaid’s network, users can link accounts from more than 12,000 financial institutions, including major services like Chase, Fidelity Investments, Robinhood, and Capital One. After connecting their accounts, users gain access…

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has announced a comprehensive nationwide 5G rollout strategy aimed at transforming Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, improving internet speeds, and expanding next-generation mobile connectivity across the country. According to details submitted to the National Assembly, the government plans to implement 5G services in four phases over a nine-year period. The strategy also includes a gradual increase in the Fiber-to-the-Site (FTTS) ratio to strengthen telecom infrastructure and support future digital technologies. Phase-Wise 5G Deployment Strategy Under the first phase, telecom operators will be required to launch 5G services on 10 percent of their existing 4G…

Google has confirmed that it is testing a reduced storage limit for some newly created Gmail accounts. Instead of the standard 15GB of free cloud storage, selected users are now receiving only 5GB when signing up for a new Gmail account. According to the company, this experiment is currently limited to certain regions and does not affect existing users. A Google spokesperson explained that the test is part of the company’s broader effort to improve storage management, strengthen account security, and enhance data recovery systems. Users who already have Gmail accounts with 15GB of free storage will continue to keep…

During a recent session of the National Assembly, lawmakers voiced serious concerns over slow internet services inside parliament and across Pakistan. The issue gained attention as the assembly continues its transition toward a paperless system aimed at modernizing parliamentary operations and reducing the use of printed documents. Deputy Speaker Ghulam Mustafa Shah informed members that the National Assembly is gradually adopting digital proceedings where bills, reports, and official documents are shared through tablets instead of paper copies. He explained that the initiative is designed to improve efficiency, save costs, and support environmentally friendly governance. However, he acknowledged that reliable internet…

Infinix, Pakistan’s leading smartphone brand, has officially unveiled the powerful GT 50 Pro in collaboration with PUBG Mobile during the PMGO-SA event. The launch marks a major milestone for the country’s rapidly growing mobile gaming scene, introducing a device designed specifically for competitive gamers and high-performance users. Priced at PKR 159,999, the GT 50 Pro is now available nationwide through both online and offline retail channels. At the heart of the GT 50 Pro is the industry’s largest HydroFlow Liquid Cooling architecture, engineered to deliver exceptional thermal management during extended gaming sessions. The smartphone features a first-of-its-kind dual piezoelectric ceramic…