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Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are receiving widespread support online following a heated encounter with paparazzi. The engaged couple reportedly asked photographers to leave them alone as they tried to head home after dinner. The moment quickly went viral, sparking debate about celebrity privacy. Dua Lipa and her fiancé, Callum Turner, were recently photographed leaving the renowned restaurant Le Voltaire. The pair, who are frequently spotted together in public, appeared visibly frustrated as photographers continued snapping pictures. A viral clip shows the couple attempting to walk away without showing their faces. Paparazzi could be heard asking for “one full picture,”…

Russia has attempted to fully block WhatsApp as part of a broader push to tighten control over its digital space. The move appears aimed at steering users toward a state-run messaging app called MAX. The development marks another escalation in Moscow’s standoff with foreign tech firms. Russia has moved to block Meta Platforms-owned WhatsApp in the country, according to reports by FPJ and Reuters. The messaging service said on Wednesday that the action comes as Moscow intensifies efforts to promote home-grown digital platforms and strengthen oversight of its internet ecosystem. A WhatsApp spokesperson stated that the attempted block appears designed…

Google is bringing a long-overdue feature to the Gmail app on Android. Users can now create labels directly within the app — a capability that has been available on the web and iOS for years. The update marks a small but meaningful quality-of-life improvement for Android users. For users deeply invested in Google’s ecosystem, Gmail remains a central productivity tool. While the web version offers robust customization options and the mobile apps are generally polished, feature parity has not always been consistent across platforms. At times, the Android app has lacked certain features available on iOS and the web —…

Cisco has increased hardware prices to offset rising memory costs, but says customers are not pulling back on spending. The company addressed the move during its Q2 2026 earnings call, where executives stressed that demand remains steady despite higher bills. Cisco confirmed it has already implemented price increases and may introduce further adjustments depending on market conditions. CEO Chuck Robbins said the company will “continue to monitor market trends and make additional adjustments as necessary.” He added that Cisco is revising contractual terms with channel partners and customers to reflect evolving component prices, while leveraging its scale to negotiate favorable…

Google has officially begun rolling out Android 17 Beta 1 to Pixel devices. The release marks the first public beta of the next major version of Android, following the launch of the new Android Canary channel. The update introduces adaptive app enhancements, performance upgrades and new developer tools. Android 17 Beta 1 is rolling out today to supported Pixel smartphones and tablets. This is the first major beta under Google’s newly introduced Android Canary development model. Launched in June, Android Canary replaced the traditional Developer Previews. It is designed to test “cutting-edge builds” featuring pre-release Android APIs and potential upcoming…

The suspect in a deadly school shooting in western Canada was an 18-year-old woman with mental health issues who killed her mother and stepbrother before attacking her former school, police said on Wednesday, but investigators did not offer a motive for one of the worst mass slaughters in Canadian history. The killer, whom police identified as Jesse Van Rootselaar, died by suicide after the shooting on Tuesday in Tumbler Ridge, a remote community of 2,400 people in the Pacific province of British Columbia. Police revised the death toll down to nine, including Van Rootselaar, from the initially reported 10. On…

Pakistan has successfully launched its second indigenous Earth Observation satellite, EO-2, from China’s Yangjiang Seashore Launch Center, marking a major step in strengthening the country’s domestic space and remote sensing capabilities. According to SUPARCO, EO-2 will enhance imaging continuity and provide critical data for disaster management, agricultural planning, urban development, environmental monitoring and resource management. The launch reflects Pakistan’s growing indigenous capacity in satellite development and its broader efforts, including cooperation with China, to expand its national space program and reduce reliance on external data sources.

ISLAMABAD: China and Pakistan are expanding cooperation in livestock technology and agricultural research, with new agreements signed during a recent Chinese delegation’s visit to Pakistan, Radio Pakistan reported on Thursday, as both sides seek to deepen economic collaboration under the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The collaboration follows a visit by Jinan Animal Husbandry Industry Craftsman College to Pakistan in January during the 2026 China-Pakistan Agriculture Investment Conference, where multiple cooperation documents were signed. CPEC, launched in 2015 as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, initially focused on large-scale infrastructure projects including highways, energy plants and…

DASU : WAPDA has completed a digital marketing, freelancing and e-commerce training program for youth from project-affected communities in Upper Kohistan under the Dasu Hydropower Project (DHPP), the authority said Tuesday. The six-month program ran from July 2025 to January 2026 at the Government Centennial Model High School in Dasu and was implemented in collaboration with the Abdullah Institute of Technology, Abbottabad. It aimed to equip local youth with practical, market-ready digital skills and promote self-employment. The curriculum covered digital marketing strategies, social media marketing, content creation, online advertising, use of freelancing platforms and e-commerce business models, according to the…

LAHORE :  Academic institutions, policymakers, and youth leaders converged in Lahore to reaffirm the intellectual and cultural foundations of Pakistan–China friendship at the international conference “Bridging Horizons: Celebrating Pakistan–China Deep-Rooted Friendship.” Held at the University of the Punjab and jointly organised with China’s Institute for a Community with a Shared Future and the Chinese Embassy on Tuesday afternoon, the conference highlighted the growing importance of academic diplomacy and people-to-people connectivity in sustaining bilateral relations. Speakers repeatedly stressed that while Pakistan–China ties are strategically robust, their long-term strength lies in youth engagement, scholarly collaboration, and cultural exchange. Senior Chinese academics reaffirmed…