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For years, rumors of a foldable iPhone have sparked excitement and skepticism in equal measure. Once projected to arrive as early as 2020, the elusive device now looks more likely to debut in late 2026, according to multiple reports and industry insiders. Apple’s foldable iPhone, sometimes referred to as the iPhone Fold or iPhone Flip, has faced repeated delays since speculation began in 2018. Sources including The Information, The Wall Street Journal, Ming-Chi Kuo, and Mark Gurman suggest that the design and specifications will be finalized by mid-2025, with production scheduled for late 2026. Samsung Display president Lee Cheong recently confirmed that…

The United States has decided to supply Ukraine with intelligence that could help it hit Russian oil refineries and power facilities, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. The step signals a major shift in Washington’s support, as it considers Kyiv’s requests for longer-range weapons. Officials told the WSJ that the intelligence will assist Kyiv in targeting energy infrastructure deep inside Russia, including refineries, pipelines, and power plants. The aim is to weaken the Kremlin’s war chest by cutting off vital oil and gas revenues. While Washington has shared intelligence with Kyiv throughout the war, this marks the first time it will enable strikes…

Google has officially teased its new Gemini-powered Google Home Speaker, launching in spring 2026 at $99. The device will be available in four colors — Porcelain, Hazel, Berry, and Jade. Unlike Amazon, which is releasing its new Echo speakers this year, Google is holding back the launch to roll out Gemini functionality on older Google Home devices first. Existing users will gain early access to Gemini, allowing them to test the assistant before the new speaker hits the market. “It’s got to work for the existing users. We don’t want to force you to buy a new one unless you…

Instagram head Adam Mosseri has dismissed long-running claims that the social platform secretly listens to users through their phone microphones to target ads. His statement comes as Meta prepares to expand ad targeting using data from user interactions with its artificial intelligence tools. Posting on Instagram on Wednesday, Mosseri said the idea that Meta activates microphones in the background to record conversations is an “age-old conspiracy theory.” The claim has circulated for years, as users often notice ads eerily related to recent conversations or even thoughts. Mosseri acknowledged that even his own wife has questioned how Meta’s ad targeting seems…

Protests have erupted across several world capitals after Israeli forces intercepted and detained participants from the Global Samoud Flotilla, a Gaza-bound mission carrying humanitarian aid. Demonstrations have been reported in Mexico City, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Madrid, and other major cities, as anger mounts over the treatment of detained activists. In Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires, crowds gathered to demand the release of Celeste Fierro, a city legislator-elect for the Workers’ Socialist Movement. Fierro was on board the Adara ship, one of the flotilla vessels intercepted by the Israeli navy. “The colleagues who are there are in a difficult situation, but we…

The White House has warned that mass layoffs of federal workers could begin within two days as the United States faces its first government shutdown in nearly seven years. The standoff between Republicans and Democrats shows little sign of resolution, raising fears of deep economic and human consequences. The shutdown began Wednesday after lawmakers failed to pass a spending bill before the midnight deadline. A vote to end the impasse collapsed within hours, and the Senate adjourned without a path forward. Both parties have traded blame, with Democrats demanding guarantees on healthcare funding for lower-income Americans and Republicans insisting on…

Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s attack on the Global Sumud Gaza Flotilla, which was carrying more than 450 humanitarian workers from 44 countries to deliver aid to Palestinians under siege. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif termed the act “cowardly” and demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all detained activists. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), PM Shehbaz Sharif said the flotilla’s only “crime” was delivering life-saving aid to helpless and oppressed Palestinians. He expressed deep concern over the illegal detention of international volunteers by Israeli forces and emphasized that Pakistan condemns this act of aggression in the strongest possible…

KARACHI : Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, the Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami, strongly condemned the Israeli military’s attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla heading towards Gaza, labeling it as “another blatant act of terrorism.” In his statement, he said Gaza is facing famine, hunger and Israeli atrocities, adding that peaceful individuals from various parts of the world attempting to deliver aid to the besieged Palestinian population. While highlighting the efforts of international groups trying to bring relief to Gaza, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman criticized the United States, which often portrays itself as a messenger of peace, for allowing Israel to block aid and prevent…

The Israeli military on Wednesday attacked the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was carrying aid to Gaza, and arrested around 200 people, including Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg and former Pakistani senator Mushtaq Ahmed. According to a spokesperson for the flotilla, the Israeli forces have detained over 200 individuals from 37 countries. They include 30 from Spain, 22 from Italy, 21 from Turkey, and 12 from Malaysia. The spokesperson stated that despite the arrests, the group’s mission continues. Ships are still en route through the Mediterranean Sea, attempting to break the blockade of Gaza. “We have around 30 ships that are…

KARACHI: Light rain and drizzle are expected today (Thursday) as humidity persists in the port city, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has said. The Met Office said that the existing humid weather is likely to remain the same with partial cover of clouds over the metropolis during the next 24 hours. According to the Met department, the maximum temperature in Karachi may reach up to 36 degrees Celsius, while the minimum recorded was 26.9°C. Humidity in the air was reported at 74% during the last 24 hours. The current forecast of light rain and drizzle comes in the wake of a…