Ebola spreading into new areas in northeast DR Congo: WHO
- 12-Jun-2026
GENEVA: The Ebola outbreak in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading into new areas, the World Health Organization warned Friday. Much more needs to be done to get on top of the virus, the WHO said, with isolation bed capacity far below anticipated needs given how it is spreading. Since the outbreak was […]
Israel releases Hamas co-founder after two years of detention
- 12-Jun-2026
Ramallah, Palestinian Territories: The son of a Hamas co-founder said that Israeli authorities released his father in the occupied West Bank on Thursday after holding him without trial for more than two years. Hassan Yousef, 71, was “freed near the southern West Bank city of Hebron” and taken to a hospital in Ramallah where he […]
Israeli military responsible for over 50% civilian deaths by explosive weapons in 2025
- 12-Jun-2026
Paris: More than half of civilian deaths caused by explosive weapons in 2025 were attributed to the Israeli military, according to a new Explosive Weapons Monitor report, which warned of a growing “normalisation” of civilian harm in global conflicts. The report released on Wednesday said over 22,600 civilians were killed by explosive weapons in 65 […]
Google Pics uses Nano Banana to give users precise AI image control
- 12-Jun-2026
While AI image generation has advanced significantly, it still struggles with precision. Users often spend hours rewriting complex prompts to fix issues like a distorted hand or a misspelled sign, hoping the next attempt doesn’t spoil the whole image. At I/O 2026, Google announced Google Pics, a new platform using the latest Nano Banana image […]
Kane Williamson retires from international cricket
- 12-Jun-2026
Kane Williamson retires from international cricket
Former Senator Taj Afridi killed in car accident
- 12-Jun-2026
PESHAWAR: Former senator and prominent businessman Taj Muhammad Afridi was killed in a car accident on the M-1 Motorway on Friday, while his driver sustained injuries, according to the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP). A spokesperson for the Motorway Police said the accident occurred near Swabi on the Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway when the vehicle carrying […]
AI voice, face cloning ban in This province of Pakistan
- 12-Jun-2026
LAHORE: In a landmark move against deepfakes and the misuse of artificial intelligence, the Punjab government has prepared new legislation aimed at protecting artists from unauthorized AI-generated voice and face cloning. The proposed law, titled the Punjab Performers’ Digital Identity and Artificial Intelligence Protection Act, 2026, seeks to safeguard the digital identities of artists and […]
Trump Mobile T1 Phone teardown reveals rebranded HTC U24 Pro
- 12-Jun-2026
After multiple design iterations since its announcement last year, the Trump Mobile T1 Phone seems to be finalized. About nine months late, the device is now reaching a few select tech reviewers. Visually, the device is practically a carbon copy of the 2024 HTC U24 Pro, differing only in its gold color scheme and slight […]
Eshal Fatima case takes new turn
- 12-Jun-2026
JHANG: Authorities have constituted a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe the case of 17-year-old student Eshal Fatima in Jhang, Punjab, ARY News reported on Friday. According to police, officials from the Punjab Police and the prosecution department held a meeting to review the progress of the investigation. The JIT has been formed under the […]
Nvidia begins Vera CPU sales pitch to Chinese clients
- 12-Jun-2026
Nvidia has told Chinese clients that its new “Vera” central processors for AI data centres could be available as soon as August and that they can begin placing orders, three sources familiar with the matter said. The outreach underscores how the world’s most valuable company is quickly pivoting to the new product to revive its […]