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At least 13 children lost their lives when a boat capsized in the Ganga river in Vaishali district of Bihar late Tuesday evening. The boat was carrying residents travelling to a feast in a neighbouring village, and authorities are continuing rescue efforts as the cause of the tragedy remains under investigation. The accident occurred at around 8:30pm on Tuesday in the Raghopur police station area of Vaishali district. According to District Magistrate Varsha Singh, residents of Rampur Shyamchand village were crossing the river to attend a feast when the boat overturned. Officials said the boat was carrying more than a…

A new warning about artificial intelligence from Anthropic caused a stir in cybersecurity circles on Tuesday, a ​day after the company warned that AI models could be months away from self-replicating across the internet. In a post late Monday, Anthropic ‌raised the possibility that rogue AI could spin up a botnet, spread quickly, fight takedown attempts and even break into data centers to turbocharge its growth. Some experts said Tuesday that they shared the company’s concern, although at least one said the company appeared to be engaging in “vendor exaggeration.” Monday’s post fleshed out a warning last month from Anthropic…

Netflix said on Tuesday it had secured the rights to broadcast the 2030 World Cup ​in Spain, which is co-hosting the tournament, and Andorra. It would ‌be Netflix’s first broadcast of a major men’s international tournament in Spain, the company said. The 2026 World Cup was aired there by national channel ​TVE. California-based Netflix did not disclose financial terms. Under the deal, ​one game per matchday will be free to watch ⁠in Spain. Netflix will also offer a national free-to-air channel ​which will broadcast a package of matches that includes all ​of Spain’s games, both semi-finals and the final. Netflix…

Security forces have killed five terrorists and injured four others during an intelligence-based operation in the Palantak area of Washuk district, Balochistan, under the reported Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad-3. Modern weapons, ammunition, mobile phones and motorcycles were recovered during the operation, according to security sources. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has paid tribute to the security forces for the operation, describing the elimination of five terrorists as praiseworthy and reaffirming the government’s resolve to continue efforts to eradicate terrorism. According to security sources, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Palantak, Washuk district, targeting terrorist hideouts with modern weaponry. Five terrorists were killed…

A preliminary joint investigation report into the Rahman Baba Express train accident in Multan has revealed key details about how the derailment occurred. Railway sources say a part hanging beneath the second coach struck a railway crossing block and became lodged in it, while police sources have cited a technical fault in coach No. 7 and the train’s high speed as possible causes. According to railway sources, a part of the train’s truss bar or hanger, located beneath the second coach, struck a block at a railway crossing and became stuck. The component reportedly snagged at the crossing as the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for Saudi Arabia’s legitimate right to self-defence, stressing that Islamabad stands alongside Riyadh in protecting its sovereignty, territorial integrity and regional security under the Makkah Defence Agreement. The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with the alliance’s first secretary-general, retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood, who briefed him on plans to strengthen defence and strategic cooperation under the joint agreement. During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, defence and regional security. He emphasised that Pakistan fully supports…

US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Yemen’s Houthi rebels over their escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia, accusing the group of acting at Iran’s behest and deliberately trying to drive up oil prices ahead of the US midterm elections. Trump stopped short of announcing military action against the Houthis but said Washington would decide on Iran “very soon”. He also indicated that he might ask Türkiye to intervene in support of Saudi Arabia as attacks on key regional targets and shipping routes raise concerns about energy supplies. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday,…

Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan scored 76 runs in the third T20 International against Sri Lanka, who won by eight wickets to avoid a series whitewash. Sri Lanka chased down the target of 169 with 17 balls to spare. Captain Kusal Mendis remained unbeaten on 87 off 48 balls, while Kamindu Mendis finished on 40 not out. Pakistan’s bowlers struggled, fielders missed chances and the batting line-up faltered. Despite the defeat, Pakistan won the three-match series 2-1 and celebrated with the trophy. Farhan made history by setting a record for the most runs in a three-match T20I series between Test-playing nations.…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told international investors that Pakistan expects economic growth of 4% or higher this fiscal year, while highlighting fiscal improvements and plans to diversify the country’s financing sources. Aurangzeb participated in the Citi Macro Forum Session and briefed international investors on Pakistan’s economic outlook and reform priorities. The finance minister highlighted continued macroeconomic stabilisation, three consecutive years of primary surpluses, a fiscal deficit at a 22-year low and strengthened foreign exchange buffers, while expressing optimism about growth reaching or exceeding 4% during the current fiscal year. He outlined Pakistan’s capital market strategy, including further Panda bond issuances,…

A Chinese company, Hangeng, operating in Gwadar North Free Zone, exported 81 tons of donkey meat, bones and hides to China on October 5 in three consignments, following all required customs clearances and export protocols. The products were shipped in frozen condition, with the facility operating under a policy prohibiting the local sale of by-products. Built at a cost of $50 million, Pakistan’s modern donkey slaughterhouse caters to China’s demand for donkey meat and hides, particularly for producing Ejiao, a traditional Chinese medicinal product. Pakistan has approximately 5.8 million donkeys, making it the world’s third-largest donkey-owning country.