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Instagram has rolled out a new “Instagram Map” feature in the US, similar to Snapchat’s Snap Map, allowing users to share their recent active location with friends and explore location-based Stories and Reels. But after a wave of viral warnings on social media, Instagram head Adam Mosseri has reassured users that location sharing is off by default and only visible if you choose to share it. Instagram map: what it does and what it doesn’t The Instagram Map feature can be accessed from your Direct Messages (DMs) by tapping the “Map” option at the top. You’ll see a pop-up explaining…

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has addressed mounting user concerns over GPT-5’s rocky debut, pledging technical fixes, increased rate limits, and even the possible return of GPT-4o for Plus subscribers. Speaking during a Reddit AMA on Friday, Altman admitted the rollout had been “bumpy,” with a faulty routing system making the model appear “dumber” than intended. One of GPT-5’s headline features is a real-time router that selects the most suitable model for each prompt — balancing speed with deeper reasoning. However, Altman revealed the system malfunctioned on launch day. “Yesterday, we had a sev and the autoswitcher was out of commission…

Azerbaijan and Armenia have signed a landmark accord brokered by former US President Donald Trump at the White House, aiming to end decades of hostility. The deal promises a new transport corridor and economic cooperation, but human rights concerns and historical grievances remain unresolved. Trump hailed the agreement as a “momentous joint declaration,” praising Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for their willingness to engage. “This is a historic day for peace and prosperity in the Caucasus,” Trump said, adding that the transport route would be dubbed the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity.” The…

United States President Donald Trump has announced he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, hinting that any potential peace agreement could involve a controversial “swapping” of territory. The announcement came as Trump’s self-imposed deadline for Moscow to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire passed without any commitments. Speaking at the White House on Friday, while hosting leaders from Armenia and Azerbaijan, Trump said the talks would “start off with Russia” and might include a territorial exchange. “It’s very complicated. But we’re going to get some back, and we’re going…

Pakistan’s ODI captain Mohammad Rizwan has heaped praise on debutant Hassan Nawaz and all-rounder Hussain Talat for their match-winning partnership that sealed a five-wicket victory against the West Indies in the series opener on Friday at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Rizwan lauded the pair’s calmness in a pressure situation. “Hasan Nawaz and Talat deserve all the credit. The conditions weren’t easy, but to have that partnership coming in at seven, I want to give a lot of credit to Hussain Talat,” he said. The skipper also reflected on the team’s bowling performance, noting…

Pakistan kicked off their three-match ODI series against the West Indies with a commanding five-wicket victory on Friday, powered by half-centuries from skipper Mohammad Rizwan and debutant Hassan Nawaz at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. Chasing 281, Pakistan faced an early blow when opener Saim Ayub fell for just five runs to Jayden Seales in the third over. Abdullah Shafique (29 off 33) and Babar Azam then stitched together a 47-run partnership before Shafique’s dismissal left Pakistan at 63-2. Babar, playing with his trademark calm, added 55 with Rizwan, but fell just short of a fifty — stumped for 47…

The Pakistan Navy conducted a two-day port security and harbour defence exercise at Karachi and Port Qasim, involving the Coastal Command, the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), the Karachi Port Trust and other relevant institutions. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the exercise aimed to ensure early identification and effective mitigation of potential threats to maritime installations. It also tested the preparedness and coordination capabilities of all participating bodies. Special emphasis was placed on integrating communication systems and command-and-control mechanisms. The exercise demonstrated a firm commitment to protecting maritime assets and maintaining the uninterrupted flow of commercial activities.

The Federal Ministry of Finance has approved relief measures for employees retiring on or after 1 July 2025, as stated in a recently issued office memorandum concerning pension matters. According to the memorandum, all federal pensioners will receive an increase in their pensions on an equal basis. Five ad hoc relief allowances granted between 2011 and 2024 are to be incorporated into pensions, amounting collectively to an increase of up to 70 per cent. The Ministry of Finance clarified that the baseline pension for government employees shall be treated as the net pension. From the gross pension, the commuted portion…

ISLAMABAD: A fresh round of Strategic Dialogue between Pakistan and China will be held in Islamabad on August 20-21. It will be attended by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, as both countries seek to further strengthen bilateral ties given the regional dynamics. The Foreign Office is reluctant to comment but expected to announce the visit of Wang Yi during the weekly press briefing today (Friday). The Chinese media has confirmed the arrival of Wang Yi in Pakistan. He is coming before Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Tianjin, China, on August 31 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Summit. The first…

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged all-out search and rescue efforts and flood control and disaster relief work after mountain torrents since Thursday in northwest China’s Gansu Province left 10 people dead and 33 others missing as of 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has attached great importance to the disaster triggered by continuous heavy rainfall, which affected areas including Yuzhong County of Lanzhou, the provincial capital. The immediate task is to search and rescue the missing by every possible means, relocate and…