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Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney has reportedly called off her wedding to fiancé Jonathan Davino, amid growing tensions in their relationship. According to a report by The Daily Mail, the 27-year-old actress, known for her role in Euphoria, has been in a relationship with 41-year-old Davino since 2018, with the couple getting engaged in 2022. However, recent reports suggest that the two have been facing difficulties, leading to the decision to halt wedding plans. Citing sources close to the couple, Us Weekly reported that while Sweeney and Davino have decided to call off their engagement, they have not officially ended their…

Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Wednesday declared the capital “free” after government forces recaptured the strategic Khartoum airport from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The announcement came just days after the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) regained control of the presidential palace, which had been under RSF occupation since the fighting erupted in April 2023. In a televised address from the palace, al-Burhan asserted that the army had successfully pushed RSF fighters out of central Khartoum. “The capital is now free,” he proclaimed, making his first appearance inside the palace in nearly two years. Strategic gains The recapture…

US President Donald Trump has announced fresh import tariffs of 25% on foreign-made cars and car parts, a move expected to disrupt global trade and strain relations with key allies. The tariffs, set to take effect on April 2, will apply to all vehicle imports, while charges on car parts are expected to be implemented from May onwards. The White House has, however, granted temporary exemptions on parts imported from Canada and Mexico while US customs authorities establish a system to assess duties. The decision is likely to have far-reaching consequences, particularly for automakers operating in North America and beyond.…

PESHAWAR : The Jaffar Express, which was targeted in a terrorist attack near Bolan in Balochistan, has been restored after a hiatus of 16 days. The passenger train departed from Peshawar Cantonment Railway Station, where federal minister Ameer Muqam and railways officials were present to see off the travellers. The Jaffar Express will pass through Punjab, Sindh, and then enter Balochistan, covering a 34-hour journey to reach Quetta by Friday evening. A total of 280 passengers have made reservations for the journey, with 28 passengers leaving from Peshawar. It is the only train that passes through all four provinces of…

ISLAMABAD : Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan on Wednesday said Pakistan has strongly rejected a statement issued by certain United Nations (UN) human rights experts, calling it “selective and unverified.” In a response issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Office spokesperson Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan criticised the comments, stating that they lacked balance and failed to acknowledge the full context of the security situation in the country. “We have taken note of the press release issued by certain UN experts, which appears to be based on selective and unverified media reports,” said Ambassador Khan. “It…

AJMAN: A one-of-a-kind art exhibition was held in the emirate of Ajman, United Arab Emirates, to celebrate Pakistan Day. The exhibition showcased stunning works of art depicting Pakistan, created by Middle Eastern artists who have never visited the country but were inspired by its rich culture, landscapes, and diversity. Curated by Pakistani art enthusiast Saima Furqan and organised by Iftikhar Hamdani, the exhibition invited Arab artists to capture the beauty of Pakistan on canvas. Speaking to Geo News, Hamdani shared: “These are artists who have never been to Pakistan, yet they’ve painted it so beautifully that they now yearn to visit…

The chief meteorologist of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of significant temperature rise in the coming months in the country, saying forecasts indicate temperatures may rise by 3°C to 5°C above normal levels. Speaking at a press conference, Chief Meteorologist Muhammad Afzal revealed that winter rainfall was recorded 42% below normal, with Sindh receiving 63% less rain, Balochistan 53%, and Punjab 41%. The alarming decline in rainfall has pushed dams and water reservoirs to dead levels, raising concerns over water availability for agriculture and domestic use. Afzal further cautioned that below-normal rainfall is expected in the northern regions,…

OpenAI is not expecting its cash flow to turn positive until 2029, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the matter. The San Francisco-based artificial intelligence bellwether is grappling with significant costs from chips, data centers and talent needed to develop cutting-edge AI systems, according to the report. By 2029, OpenAI expects its revenue will surpass $125 billion. Fueled by the strength of its paid AI software, OpenAI forecast to more than triple its revenue to $12.7 billion in 2025, the report said. In September last year, Reuters reported that OpenAI was anticipating its revenue would surpass…

China is accelerating the establishment of a modern ecological and environmental monitoring system, a government official said on Wednesday. The establishment of a comprehensive aerial, terrestrial and maritime monitoring network is the most fundamental and essential task in building a modern monitoring system, said Jiang Huohua, head of the ecological and environmental monitoring department of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and satellite remote-sensing will play increasingly significant roles in ecological and environmental monitoring, he said, citing the in-field application of DeepSeek as an example. The ministry has rolled out policies to boost the development of…

China firmly opposes the United States’ move to add dozens of Chinese entities to its export-control “entity list,” a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said on Wednesday. The U.S. move aims to suppress and restrict foreign entities, depriving other countries of their development rights, the spokesperson said, noting that it will severely harm the legitimate rights of related entities and undermine the stability and security of the global supply chain. The move is detrimental to solving problems through dialogue and cooperation, and China urges the United States to end its wrongdoing immediately, the spokesperson said, adding that the country will take…