U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the U.S. and China have reached a framework deal on the short-video app TikTok. The agreement was part of broader talks on tariffs and economic policy that concluded in Madrid on Monday. The deal would allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States, where it faced a shutdown as early as September 17 unless it transitioned to U.S. ownership. “The framework is for a switch to a U.S.-controlled ownership,” Bessent told reporters in Madrid, without providing further details. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said there could be a short extension of the…
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday suspended its Director International, Usman Wahla, for his failure to take timely action against the match referee and the Indian team’s conduct during the Asia Cup. Sources familiar with the matter stated that Wahla faced disciplinary action for not promptly responding to the behavior of the Indian team and referee Andy Pycroft, who allegedly prevented players from shaking hands after the match. PCB Chairman’s Response PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed strong disappointment over the incident, emphasizing that the country’s dignity remains the board’s top priority. “For me, there is nothing more important than…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has warned it will not play any further matches in the ongoing Asia Cup if match referee Andy Pycroft is not immediately removed from his duties. The warning follows an incident where Pycroft allegedly prevented the captains of Pakistan and India from shaking hands during their high-voltage match in Dubai. According to PCB sources, the board has lodged a formal complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). The protest letter describes the referee’s actions as a “serious violation” of both the ICC Code of Conduct and the MCC…
Senior officials from the United States and China are meeting in the Spanish capital to address long-running trade disputes, the looming TikTok deadline, and Washington’s call for its allies to impose tariffs on Beijing over its purchases of Russian oil. The talks bring together US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, and China’s top trade negotiator Li Chenggang. This marks their fourth meeting in as many months, following previous sessions in Geneva, London, and Stockholm. In July, both sides agreed to a 90-day trade truce that eased retaliatory tariffs and reopened rare-earth…
Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, on Sunday called on the international community to “stop using double standards” and hold Israel accountable for its “crimes” following airstrikes on Hamas leaders in Doha. Speaking at a preparatory meeting of foreign ministers ahead of an emergency Arab-Islamic summit, Sheikh Mohammed stated that the Israeli attack on Qatar was a blatant violation of sovereignty and international law. “The time has come for the international community to stop using double standards and to punish Israel for all the crimes it has committed,” he said, adding that attempts to displace Palestinians through “a…
Following last week’s Israeli strikes on Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital, U.S. President Donald Trump has called Qatar a “great ally of the United States” and warned Israel to be “very careful” in its relations with Doha. Speaking to reporters at Morristown Airport in New Jersey, Trump emphasized that while Israel had to “do something about Hamas,” it should not jeopardize its ties with Qatar. “My message is that they have to be very, very careful. They have to do something about Hamas, but Qatar has been a great ally to the United States,” Trump said. He described Qatar’s…
Utah Governor Spencer Cox has stated that the suspect in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, while raised in a conservative household, espoused a “leftist ideology.” Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, Cox identified the 22-year-old suspect as Tyler Robinson and noted that friends and family described him as “a very normal young man, a very smart young man” who had turned toward “dark places online.” Cox said, “We can confirm that… he does come from a conservative family. But his ideology was very different than his family.” Public records show that Robinson was registered as a…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged that the UK’s national flag will “never surrender” to far-right protesters, following violent incidents at one of the country’s largest anti-immigration demonstrations in decades. In his first comments since the rally, Starmer affirmed that peaceful protest is a core British value but condemned the assaults on police officers and the intimidation of minority communities. “People have a right to peaceful protest. It is core to our country’s values,” Starmer said. “But we will not stand for assaults on police officers doing their job or for people feeling intimidated on our streets because of…
Drinking coffee or tea is a daily ritual for millions, but for people with diabetes, the choice can feel complicated. Research suggests both beverages have health benefits, but their impact depends largely on how they are prepared and consumed. Coffee and Diabetes Studies indicate that regular coffee consumption may slightly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Coffee is rich in antioxidants and chlorogenic acid, which can improve insulin sensitivity. Benefits: Black coffee is almost calorie-free, making it unlikely to cause weight gain. Risks: However, adding sugar, cream, or sweetened milk to coffee significantly raises blood sugar levels,…
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to intensify cooperation in promoting a cashless economy and accelerating digital transformation. Both sides have pledged to share knowledge, expertise, and technical assistance in this area. Bilateral Consultative Meeting The announcement came after a bilateral consultative meeting on advancing the cashless economy. Pakistan was represented by Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani, while the UAE delegation was led by Minister of State Mohammed bin Hadi Al Husseini. UAE Shares Digital Payments Expertise During the meeting, UAE officials provided a detailed briefing on the country’s digital payments and receipts system.…
