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Instagram is experimenting with a new layout for its app that gives Reels and Direct Messages (DMs) dedicated tabs on the main menu bar, according to an announcement by Instagram head Adam Mosseri. The redesign — currently available to selected users as part of a test phase — rearranges the app’s existing tabs for feed, search, new post creation, Reels, and profile. In the new setup, search and Reels have swapped places, while the create post button has been replaced with a shortcut for DMs. What’s changing in layout In this experimental layout, users can swipe between tabs, offering a…

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Friday that if the Fitna-ul-Khawarij cross from Afghanistan into Pakistan and shed blood, entering Afghan soil to take account of that blood is the country’s right. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Asif said Kabul had failed to give assurance that its land would not be used by pro-India elements against Pakistan. He said the sanctity of Pakistan’s soil must not be violated, just as Pakistan would not allow harm to come to Afghan land. On the other side, the DG ISPR also addressed Pakistan’s relations with Afghanistan, reiterating that the military has consistently shared…

A significant decline has been recorded in crude oil prices on the international market. The price of British crude oil fell by $2.45, bringing the rate per barrel down from $65.35 to $62.77. This marks a decrease of 3.76 per cent. Similarly, the price of US crude oil dropped by $2.56. The rate per barrel declined from $61.78 to $58.95. According to international experts, this fall in oil prices is due to reduced global demand and ongoing market instability.

China and Switzerland issued a joint document on Friday outlining a wide range of consensus on deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation and advancing their strategic partnership. The document was issued at the fourth round of China-Switzerland Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue in the southern Swiss town of Bellinzona. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Switzerland for the dialogue at the invitation of Swiss Federal Councillor and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland, and the two countries will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their innovative strategic partnership next…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Workers’ Party of Korea, held on Thursday and Friday in Pyongyang. Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attended the celebration ceremony and watched grand mass gymnastics, artistic performances and military parades. On the sidelines of the event, Li also talked with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam, Chairman of the United Russia party and Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev, and others.

The Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women will be held in Beijing from October 13 to 14. Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony of the meeting and deliver a keynote speech. President Xi has consistently championed the protection of women’s rights and interests, highlighting women’s indispensable role in China’s development. Below are some key excerpts from his remarks on this subject:

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that Pakistan’s armed forces, with the support of the people, are fully committed to eradicating terrorism from the country, particularly from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Speaking at a news conference on Friday, the DG ISPR revealed that the number of terrorists killed this year is the highest in the past decade, reflecting the intensity and success of ongoing counterterrorism operations. “Under the previous plan, terrorists and their facilitators were given space,” he said. “After every major incident of terrorism, their activities have increased, but the people of KP are…

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, recognizing her as a “brave and committed champion of peace” and democracy. The announcement was made in Oslo by Nobel Committee Chairman Jørgen Watne Frydnes, who praised Machado’s unwavering dedication to the Venezuelan people’s democratic rights. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), the Nobel Committee said it had awarded Machado the Peace Prize “for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.” Committee praises her courage, commitment…

The Punjab University has postponed its LLB exams that were scheduled to be held today (Friday), the university’s spokesperson confirmed. According to the statement, the new dates for the postponed exams will be announced later, while the LLB exams scheduled for Oct 13 will be held as per schedule. “The LLB exams set for today have been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances,” said the university spokesperson. “The revised schedule will be issued soon.” The decision follows disruptions in the city amid ongoing law and order concerns that have affected educational and administrative activities across Lahore. PPSC cancels PERA force recruitment…

India will reopen its embassy in Kabul, nearly four years after it was shut down following the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in 2021. The announcement came on Friday during a high-level meeting between Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New Delhi. The move marks a significant step in restoring diplomatic engagement with the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan. Jaishankar said India’s technical mission in Kabul would now be upgraded to full embassy status, though he did not specify a timeline for the change. During the meeting, Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi expressed satisfaction over his…