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Lahore’s Basant celebrations will take place this year, but with firm restrictions in place. The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) has banned kite flying in all city parks and green spaces, warning of strict action over violations. The authority has imposed a complete ban on kite flying in all parks across Lahore during Basant. The restriction also applies to green belts, green areas, and landscaped public spaces throughout the city. While Basant as a cultural event is permitted, kite flying will not be allowed in any area under PHA management. PHA has formally issued a letter to directors of all…

US President Donald Trump abruptly stepped back on Wednesday from threats to impose tariffs as leverage to seize Greenland, ruled out the use of force and suggested a deal was in sight to end a dispute over the Danish territory that risked the deepest rupture in transatlantic relations in decades. Traveling in Davos, Switzerland, Trump backed down, for now, from weeks of rhetoric that shook the NATO alliance and risked a new global trade war. Trump had threatened at the weekend to impose rising tariffs on eight European countries’ US-bound exports. But after meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte…

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has ended his Big Bash League (BBL) campaign prematurely, returning home to join the national team ahead of the series against Australia. The Sydney Sixers confirmed his unavailability for the remaining matches. Babar Azam, who represented the Sydney Sixers in the ongoing BBL, will not play in the remaining matches of the tournament. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) called him back for national duty, prompting his early exit from the Australian league. In a statement, the Sydney Sixers thanked Babar for his contributions and announced on social media that he would no longer be available for…

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced he will meet U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Thursday to discuss solutions for the ongoing war in Ukraine and potential use of frozen Russian assets for reconstruction efforts. Putin made the announcement during a Russian Security Council meeting, confirming talks with the U.S. envoys who have been tasked with seeking a resolution to Russia’s nearly four-year conflict with Ukraine. “This possibility is also under discussion with representatives of the U.S. administration,” Russian news agencies quoted Putin as saying. The discussions will focus on using frozen Russian funds to aid regions affected by…

Israel launched airstrikes on four border crossings between Syria and Lebanon, killing two people and wounding at least 19 in southern Lebanon. The strikes come despite a US-brokered ceasefire that ended fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in 2024. Israeli warplanes bombed several villages and towns in southern Lebanon, including Qanarit, al-Kharayeb, al-Ansar, Kfour, and Jarjouh. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported at least 19 injuries from the airstrikes in Qanarit alone. Earlier in the day, one person was killed in Zahrani, Sidon district, and another in Bazuriyeh, Tyre district, when Israeli strikes targeted vehicles in the towns. AFP correspondents on…

Taylor Swift has made history as the youngest female artist ever to be inducted into the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame. The accolade recognizes her extraordinary contributions to music and her lasting impact on the industry. Taylor will be honored alongside music icons including Alanis Morissette, Kenny Loggins, Walter Afanasieff, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of Kiss, as well as renowned songwriters Terry Britten and Graham Lyle. The induction ceremony is scheduled for June 11 in New York City, promising a celebration of some of the most influential creators in popular music. Taylor Swift’s career milestones Founded in 1969, the…

If your Fire TV has started lagging, freezing, or buffering endlessly, you’re not alone. Many users experience slow performance over time, but experts say a quick fix—clearing app cache—can restore speed in under a minute. Fire TV devices, including Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube, and Fire OS-powered smart TVs, store temporary files to help apps load faster. Over time, this cache data builds up. When too much cache accumulates, it can cause sluggish menus, app crashes, and constant buffering, turning a relaxing streaming session into a frustrating experience. The fastest fix: Clear App cache According to tech experts, clearing…

Adobe has announced a fresh wave of AI-powered features for Acrobat and Adobe Express, including the ability to generate audio podcasts directly from PDFs. The updates are part of Adobe’s broader push to embed generative AI across its creative and productivity tools. Over the past few weeks, Adobe has rolled out several AI-driven upgrades, including ChatGPT integrations in Photoshop, Acrobat, and Express, along with GPT-Image 1.5 support in Firefly. The latest update adds even more practical, productivity-focused tools. AI-powered slide creation With the new “Generate presentation” feature, users can ask Adobe’s AI Assistant to automatically create a full presentation from…

Apple is reportedly preparing a major overhaul of Siri, transforming it into an AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT. According to a Bloomberg report, the revamp could be unveiled as early as June at Apple’s annual developers conference. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is working on a new version of Siri that functions as a full-fledged AI chatbot. Internally codenamed “Campos,” the assistant is expected to support both voice and text-based interactions. The Siri chatbot is reportedly being developed for integration into iOS 27, making it one of Apple’s most significant software upgrades in recent years. WWDC likely to be…

China has built the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network, which can meet the charging demand of more than 40 million new energy vehicles, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on Wednesday. The total number of EV charging facilities in the country reached 20.092 million by the end of 2025, according to the NEA. The NEA noted that China’s charging infrastructure expansion accelerated significantly in 2025, taking only 18 months to grow from 10 million to 20 million units. The average power per public EV charging facility was 46.5 kilowatts, up 33 percent year on year. China has installed…