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US President Donald Trump on on Sunday said he was hopeful of agreeing a deal with Iran after the country’s supreme leader warned that any US attack on the Islamic republic would trigger a regional war. Following the Iranian authorities’ deadly response to anti-government protests that peaked last month, Trump has threatened military action and ordered the dispatch of an aircraft carrier group to the Middle East. Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday likened the recent protests to a “coup”, warning that a US attack would trigger a broad conflict. “The Americans should know that if they start…

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates on Sunday opened the World Laureates Summit, the world’s largest gathering of Nobel Prize winners, bringing leading scientists and thinkers to Abu Dhabi to discuss some of the most pressing global challenges. The summit brings together more than 150 Nobel laureates, scientists and policymakers from around the world to exchange ideas on issues ranging from climate change and health to technology, education and sustainable development, highlighting the UAE’s growing role as a hub for global scientific dialogue. The three-day summit runs alongside the World Governments Summit 2026. It was inaugurated by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed…

British soul-pop singer Olivia Dean was named best new artist, and hip-hop megastar Kendrick Lamar claimed the prize for best rap album with “GNX,” his chart-topping sixth studio set, as the 68th Grammy Awards got under way on Sunday. The London-born Dean, 26, edged out fellow newcomers Leon Thomas, KATSEYE, The Marias, Addison Rae, sombr, Alex Warren and Lola Young in the Grammy race to crown the greatest performer among a field of rising new talents. Accepting her award from the stage of the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, Dean paid tribute to her grandmother, who immigrated to Britain…

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have returned to their home in a Minneapolis suburb after being detained by US immigration officers and held at a detention facility in Texas, a lawmaker said on Sunday. A federal judge on Saturday ordered the release of Adrian Conejo Arias and his son, whom immigration officers detained during a Minnesota raid. US Representative Joaquin Castro, a Texas Democrat, wrote in a social media post that he picked them up on Saturday night at the detention facility and escorted them back to Minnesota on Sunday. “Liam is now home. With his hat and…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reacted to the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decision to skip their match against India in the upcoming T20 World Cup. An ICC spokesperson stated that selectively choosing matches to play is not acceptable, emphasizing that equal participation of all teams is essential in a global tournament. The statement added that while the ICC respects the government’s position, the decision is not in the interest of cricket. It warned that the move would disappoint cricket fans in Pakistan as well as supporters around the world.

Google has updated YouTube to prevent non-Premium users from playing videos in the background on mobile web browsers, ending a workaround that previously allowed free users to listen to content while switching apps or locking their screens. The change affects several mobile browser platforms where background playback had remained accessible under certain conditions. Google confirmed that the update was rolled out following a surge in user complaints in recent days. According to Google Product Manager Jane Williams, background playback is a feature exclusively reserved for YouTube Premium subscribers. She explained that while some non-Premium users had been accessing the function…

Punjab is set to enjoy a welcome four-day weekend as public holidays and the regular weekend align in early February, offering residents a much-needed break from routine life. The extended weekend will begin with Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5, a nationwide public holiday observed to express support with the people of Kashmir. This will be followed by a provincial Basant holiday on February 6, declared in view of the revival of Basant celebrations in Punjab. The break will then continue with Saturday and Sunday, giving citizens four consecutive days off. Chief Minister post on X: “Punjab will enjoy a long…

In a major decision on Sunday evening, Pakistan announced to boycott its scheduled T20 World Cup match against India on February 15. The Government of Pakistan announced the decision through its official X handle. The move came after the International Cricket Council (ICC) excluded Bangladesh from the tournament, following Dhaka’s security concerns about playing matches in India. “The Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan grants approval to the Pakistan Cricket Team to participate in the ICC World T20 2026,” the post stated. Earlier, it was reported that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had multiple protest options linked to…

A leading American magazine has praised Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder fighter jet, describing it as a cost-effective yet highly capable aircraft that has become increasingly popular among countries in the Global South. According to the report, the JF-17 Thunder costs nearly one-third less than comparable fighter jets, yet its performance has proven to be outstanding. Unlike aircraft showcased mainly at air shows, the magazine noted that the JF-17 has demonstrated its true effectiveness on the battlefield. The report highlighted that the JF-17 Thunder has successfully shot down some of the most advanced Russian and Western-made aircraft, proving its combat capability. It…

At the beginning of 2026, Google-owned YouTube deleted more than 4.7 billion views by removing low-quality, AI-generated videos, commonly referred to as ‘AI slop’ from its platform. An initial report released in November 2025 by online video editing platform Kapwing had identified the 100 most-subscribed AI slop channels on YouTube. According to Kapwing’s latest findings, 16 of those channels have now been removed from the platform. The deleted channels include CuentosFacianantes, known for producing low-quality Dragon Ball–themed videos, Imperiodejesus (Empire of Jesus), and Super Cat League. These channels have either been completely taken down from YouTube or have had all…