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The United States and China have hailed “significant progress” in trade negotiations held in Malaysia, fueling optimism that Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will finalize a deal to de-escalate their trade war when they meet later this week in South Korea. The weekend discussions, held on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit, concluded with both sides signaling that a framework for an agreement is ready. Trump and Xi are expected to meet on Thursday during the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, marking their first in-person encounter since 2019 — and Trump’s return to the White House. US Treasury Secretary Scott…

President Javier Milei’s party, La Libertad Avanza, achieved a commanding victory in Argentina’s midterm elections, giving the libertarian leader a renewed mandate to push ahead with his radical economic overhaul amid widespread discontent over deep spending cuts. The results mark a major relief for Milei, whose popularity had dipped in recent weeks as austerity measures tightened household budgets. Analysts said the outcome signaled that many Argentines, wary of past economic crises, preferred to stay the course rather than risk renewed instability. “Argentines showed that they don’t want to return to the model of failure,” Milei declared to a cheering crowd…

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has expressed deep sorrow over the death of veteran actor Satish Shah, remembering him as a dear friend and co-star he had known since his teenage years. Following the news of Satish Shah’s passing on Saturday, October 25, Salman Khan took to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday to share a heartfelt message. Posting a throwback picture from the set of the 1997 blockbuster Judwaa, Salman wrote, “Known you since I was 15… life lived kingsize.. May your soul rest in peace. Will miss u Satish Ji.” The image captured a lighthearted moment between the two actors, reflecting…

Pakistani actress Alizeh Shah has once again deleted all her photos and posts from Instagram — but this time, she has opened up about the emotional reason behind her decision, revealing that she is both “happy and ashamed” about her past actions. Alizeh Shah, one of Pakistan’s leading television actresses, recently cleared her Instagram account, removing all posts and pictures. A video of the actress has gone viral on social media, where she explained that her decision stemmed from grief and confusion about her life. She said she felt “happy and ashamed” after deleting the posts, admitting that she did…

From Karachi to London, organisations shifting to the cloud are facing a turning point in defence. A clutch of recent reports reveals that while cloud adoption is surging, major security gaps remain — especially around real-time detection, identity controls and skills. The message: cloud innovation must now be matched with solid security if risks are to be contained. Hybrid and multi-cloud strategies have become the norm, not the exception. For example, one report found that over 78 % of organisations use two or more cloud providers, and 54 % operate hybrid models integrating on-premises and public-cloud infrastructure. At the same…

Google has acknowledged the ongoing performance concerns with the Pixel 10’s graphics and assured users that more GPU updates are on the way. The company confirmed that improvements will arrive in upcoming system patches to boost overall gaming and visual performance. Since before its launch, the Pixel 10 series has faced questions about its GPU performance, particularly during demanding gaming sessions. The phones use a PowerVR GPU designed by Imagination Technologies, which some users found underperforming compared to competitors. Responding to a query from Android Authority, a Google spokesperson confirmed that GPU enhancements are already being worked on. “We are…

Apple is reportedly preparing to roll out advertisements on its Maps app as early as next year, marking a major shift in how users and businesses interact with the platform. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company aims to give paying businesses — such as restaurants and local stores — more prominent placement in search results. The new plan was revealed in Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter, which stated that Apple’s Maps app could soon include ads that highlight businesses willing to pay for greater visibility. While Apple Maps has long served as a navigation tool, the addition of ads would…

A new tournament, the FIFA ASEAN Cup, will be launched as part of an agreement between FIFA and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), aimed at boosting the development of football across the region. The announcement was made during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, where FIFA President Gianni Infantino and ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding. The tournament will bring together national teams from all ASEAN member states in a format inspired by the Arab Cup, which was first organised by FIFA in 2021. “This will be a great addition…

During the second day of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul, Pakistan made it clear that any support by the Afghan Taliban for terrorist groups is unacceptable. According to security sources, the Pakistani delegation presented its final position to the Afghan side, stressing that the Taliban’s patronage of terrorist networks cannot be accepted. Pakistan emphasised that firm and credible steps are necessary to end such support. Sources said the Taliban’s arguments during the discussions were illogical and detached from ground realities. It appeared, they added, that the Taliban were pursuing a separate agenda, one not aligned with the stability…

The trophy for the Pakistan–South Africa Twenty20 series was unveiled in Islamabad ahead of the first match. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha and South Africa captain Donovan Ferreira attended the unveiling ceremony. The opening T20I encounter will take place at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on October 28 (Tuesday). At the ceremony, Pakistan’s white-ball head coach Mike Hesson said that Babar Azam has been included in the T20 squad and will bat at number three. He added that Usman Khan plays well against spinners and will be given a chance in the T20I series. Hesson termed Usman Tariq as…