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Apple’s new iPhone 17 Pro has sparked frustration among users after it was discovered that a popular camera feature available on previous models has been removed. The change, confirmed through an Apple Support document, has left buyers questioning why the company made the move without explanation. iPhone buyers usually expect each new model to improve on its predecessor. But eagle-eyed users on Reddit and Apple’s discussion forums noticed that the iPhone 17 Pro does not support Night mode in Portrait mode, a capability that older models—including the iPhone 16 Pro—offered. One Reddit user, posting under the name catalyticclover, said the downgrade…

The countdown to the first-ever 48-team World Cup intensifies on Friday as Washington hosts the draw for the 2026 finals—an event expected to be dominated by the presence of U.S. President Donald Trump. Set to be the most logistically demanding tournament in history, the expanded World Cup will feature 16 additional teams compared to Qatar 2022 and will take place across North America from June 11 to July 19. The draw ceremony at Washington’s Kennedy Center – now chaired by Trump – will be a star-studded affair, co-hosted by Heidi Klum and comedian Kevin Hart, with performances by Village People,…

The Beijing People’s Art Theatre (BPAT) in Beijing on Thursday warmly welcomed Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Brigitte Macron, wife of French President Emmanuel Macron. Brigitte Macron is accompanying the French president on his state visit to China. During the visit, Peng and Brigitte gained an in-depth understanding of the development of the BPAT and its exchanges with the French theater community. They also explored the stage set of the classic Chinese play “Teahouse,” watched a play segment and had an engaging conversation with the performers. The Chinese play “Teahouse” made history in 2019 when it…

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR on Thursday jointly held a seminar on Constitution Day, aimed at enhancing public understanding of the constitutional basis of the country and the HKSAR. Before the seminar, all participants stood and observed one minute of silence in memory of the victims of the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, which broke out last Wednesday. Speaking at the event, John Lee, chief executive of the HKSAR, first expressed deep condolences to the victims of the fire and offered sincere…

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday dismissed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s latest remarks on the Taiwan question as a repetition of her earlier erroneous position, calling her stance evasive and denouncing Japan for sidestepping its established commitments and obligations. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks in response to a report that Takaichi had cited the 1972 Sino-Japanese Joint Statement in a December 3 upper house session and said she “understands and respects” China’s position that Taiwan is an inalienable part of its territory. Lin said the report was inaccurate, noting that Takaichi merely referred to Japan’s basic…

French aerospace giant Airbus inaugurated its second final assembly line for the A320 family aircraft in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin in October, set to contribute 20 percent of the family’s global capacity. The Tianjin project’s importance was highlighted in April 2023 when the framework agreement was formally signed in the presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron during the latter’s visit to China. Now, with Macron back in Beijing for his fourth state visit, Xi said on Thursday China and France should seize opportunities and expand the space of cooperation during talks with…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov held comprehensive bilateral and delegation-level meetings on Thursday, focusing on expanding cooperation in trade, energy, communications, and regional security. The visit marks the first by a Kyrgyz head of state in two decades and is being hailed as a major step toward revitalizing Pakistan–Kyrgyzstan relations. During the bilateral meeting at the Prime Minister House, both leaders exchanged views on deepening ties across trade, energy, communications, and various other sectors. Prime Minister Shehbaz called President Zhaparov’s visit “highly welcome,” saying it would prove extremely valuable in enhancing bilateral cooperation. The Kyrgyz president,…

Renowned Pakistani actress Beena Masroor has died at the age of 67, her son Paras Masroor confirmed on Instagram. A senior performer at Pakistan Television (PTV), Masroor was celebrated for her roles in acclaimed dramas such as ‘Dil Banjaara’, ‘Betiyaan’, ‘Tarap’, ‘Ishq Nahi Aasan’, ‘Aangan’, ‘Agar’ and ‘Jaan-e-Jahan’. Her performances left a lasting impression on audiences across the country. Masroor was the wife of Dr Bedil Masroor. Her son appealed to well-wishers to offer prayers for her soul. Colleagues and contemporaries have expressed deep sorrow at her passing.

Australia’s internet regulator said a teen social media ban would be the first domino to fall in a global push to rein in Big Tech, as Meta’s Instagram, Facebook and Threads began locking out hundreds of thousands of accounts ahead of a deadline next week. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said she had initially expressed concern about the “blunt-force” approach of blocking under-16s from social media but she had come to embrace it after incremental regulatory changes were not effective enough. “We’ve reached a tipping point,” Inman Grant said on Thursday at the Sydney Dialogue, a cyber summit. “Our data…

British High Commissioner Jane Marriott met Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday for a discussion on Pak-UK relations, security cooperation, and the repatriation of Pakistanis living illegally in the UK. The meeting also focused heavily on Pakistan’s request for the immediate extradition of Shahzad Akbar and Adil Raja. During the meeting, both sides held a detailed conversation on strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing security cooperation. Matters of mutual interest, including countering misinformation and improving legal collaboration, were also discussed. Pakistan requests extradition of Shahzad Akbar, Adil Raja Mohsin Naqvi informed the British envoy that Pakistan has formally requested the UK…