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Gold prices fell on Monday as the dollar firmed, ‌while news the Strait of Hormuz is closed again pushed oil prices higher and revived inflation fears. Spot gold was down 0.7% at $4,793.98 per ounce, as of 0351 GMT, after hitting its lowest level since April ​13 earlier in the session. US gold futures for June delivery fell 1.4% ​to $4,813.60. “Gold prices are lower today after the U.S.-Iran war ceasefire that markets ⁠celebrated last week appeared to be breaking down,” said Ilya Spivak, head of global ​macro at Tastylive. “That has revived the now-familiar ‘war trade’ dynamics we’ve seen…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has quietly opened talks with the United States to secure a financial backstop, as the ongoing Iran war raises fears of deeper economic fallout for the Gulf state. According to US officials, UAE Central Bank Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama discussed the possibility of a currency swap line during meetings in Washington last week. The talks involved US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, along with officials from the US Treasury and the Federal Reserve. Emirati officials stressed that while the country has so far avoided the worst economic impacts of the conflict, it may still need a financial…

Heightened security ahead of US-Iran talks has prompted authorities to shut down all offices and educational institutions in the capital’s Red Zone, with employees directed to work remotely for the day. According to an official notification issued by the Cabinet Division, all ministries, divisions, and government offices located in Islamabad’s Red Zone will remain closed on April 20. Employees have been instructed to work from home, while also remaining on alert. The notification emphasized that officers and staff must be ready to report to their offices at short notice if required. Authorities clarified that if the situation demands, all employees…

A dramatic naval confrontation between Iranian and American forces has intensified tensions in the region, with both sides issuing sharply conflicting accounts over the fate of an Iranian-flagged vessel. Iranian and American forces came face-to-face in the Gulf of Oman after the United States attempted to seize an Iranian ship, according to Iranian officials. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed that US forces opened fire on a commercial vessel, prompting Iranian forces to intervene and provide protection. Iran said the US attempt to capture the ship was “thwarted” due to its timely response, preventing the vessel from being taken. Iran…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a telephone conversation on Sunday. During the approximately 45-minute cordial discussion, both leaders exchanged detailed views on the current regional situation. The prime minister thanked President Pezeshkian and the Iranian leadership for their participation in the Islamabad talks and briefed him on his recent engagements with global leaders, including those from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Türkiye. He also appreciated the constructive dialogue with Iranian leadership during the Field Marshal’s visit to Tehran and conveyed good wishes for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that these…

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 26100.8313 and 26200.8313 to the Release Preview Channel, reaffirming its commitment to integrating AI deeply into the operating system. Despite earlier backlash, the company has clarified that it will not expand Copilot into basic apps such as Notepad, Snipping Tool, Photos, and Widgets. However, this does not indicate a slowdown in its broader AI strategy. According to the latest release notes, Microsoft is continuing its plan to embed AI across Windows 11 by introducing “AI Agents” directly into the taskbar. These agents, such as Microsoft 365 Researcher, are designed to assist users…

A new editing style called the “Cinematic Flash” filter is rapidly trending across Instagram and TikTok. The effect recreates the look of a professional paparazzi-style flash, brightening the subject’s face and skin tones while transforming the background into a dramatic, high-contrast cinematic color palette. The trend is especially popular in “before-and-after” transition reels, where users showcase striking visual transformations. For those seeking more customization than standard filters, users are reportedly using Google Gemini to achieve a similar effect. The process involves uploading a half-body professional photo into the Gemini interface and applying specific prompts such as “Flash 1,” “Flash 2,”…

In a major match of the Pakistan Super League Season 11, Peshawar Zalmi posted a massive total of 255 runs for the loss of 3 wickets against Quetta Gladiators, marking the highest score of the current season. At the National Stadium in Karachi, captain Babar Azam played a brilliant century against Quetta Gladiators, completing it in just 52 balls. This is his third PSL century, making him the third player to reach a hundred in PSL Season 11. In the aggressive batting display, Kusal Mendis supported Babar Azam with a powerful 83-run innings. Other contributors included Farhan Yousuf (19), Mohammad…

Eight children have been killed in a shooting incident linked to a domestic dispute in the U.S. state of Louisiana. According to police officials, the incident took place in the city of Shreveport. The ages of the deceased children ranged from one to 14 years. The Shreveport police chief described the incident as extremely horrific. He said the suspect was injured during an attempt to flee and has been taken into custody. Two adult women survived the shooting, according to multiple media reports, while authorities continued working to determine the sequence of events and a possible motive. Police have indicated…

At least 16 people have been killed in an explosion at a firecracker factory in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. According to Indian media reports, the injured have been shifted to hospitals. The cause of the explosion has not yet been determined, and authorities have launched an investigation. It is worth noting that last year, a similar explosion at a firecracker factory in Gujarat killed 18 people and injured several others. Reports said the blast caused the factory building to collapse, trapping several workers under the rubble.