Apple has unveiled two new flagship devices—the iPhone Air and the iPhone 17 Pro—presenting customers with a difficult choice. Both phones share the same A19 Pro chip and a premium design, yet they differ significantly in their camera setup, battery performance, and overall appeal to consumers. Design and Build: Slim vs. Solid The iPhone Air stands out as Apple’s thinnest device to date, measuring just 5.6mm thick and weighing only 165 grams. It utilizes titanium for enhanced durability and is available in four colors: space black, cloud white, light gold, and sky blue. In contrast, the iPhone 17…
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Apple has officially announced the AirPods Pro 3, its most advanced wireless earbuds yet. The company promises upgrades in sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, and smart features that go beyond music. While the AirPods Pro 3 still use Apple’s H2 chip, they introduce a new multiport acoustic architecture with inward-facing microphones and improved airflow control. This redesign, combined with Apple’s custom-built driver and amplifier, delivers deeper bass, a wider soundstage, and clearer vocals. Paired with Bluetooth 5.3, the Pro 3 aim to compete with industry leaders in audio fidelity. Best-in-Class Noise Cancellation Apple is targeting Bose with claims…
New research has found that excessive consumption of sweet drinks and ice cream during summer months significantly increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, particularly among low-income communities. With global temperatures on the rise due to climate change, people are increasingly turning to sugary cold drinks and ice cream to cool down. While these treats offer temporary relief, experts warn they carry long-term health consequences. A joint UK-US study analyzed purchasing data from American households between 2004 and 2019. Researchers discovered that when outdoor temperatures range between 12°C and 30°C, sugar intake rises by an average of 0.70…
Oil prices rose sharply on Wednesday after Israel launched an unprecedented strike in Doha, Qatar, that killed several Hamas members and a Qatari security officer. The attack, the first of its kind on Qatari soil, immediately rattled energy markets and triggered a diplomatic storm. WTI crude climbed 1.37% to $63.11, while Brent rose 1.32% to $66.89 as traders factored in geopolitical risks. Analysts noted that while Qatar exports little crude oil, it is a major natural gas supplier and a central player in the Gulf’s energy network. The strike comes amid existing supply-side pressures, from OPEC+ production shifts to U.S.…
The Auditor General of Pakistan has uncovered financial irregularities amounting to over Rs243 billion at the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) during its 2022-23 audit. The report highlights extensive mismanagement, embezzlement, and loan defaults. The audit raised serious questions about the SBP’s performance as a regulator, noting that the central bank repeatedly failed to protect the national treasury and the interests of consumers. According to the report, state-owned banks issued loans worth Rs59 billion that later defaulted, with no satisfactory punitive or regulatory action taken against those responsible. The printing of commemorative Rs75 currency notes for Independence Day and the…
Afghanistan secured a commanding 94-run victory over Hong Kong in the opening match of the Asia Cup on Tuesday at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Batting first after winning the toss, Afghanistan posted a strong total of 188 for six wickets in their 20 overs. Sediqullah Atal led the charge with an impressive unbeaten 73 runs off 52 balls, including six fours and three sixes, with a strike rate of 140.38. Azmatullah Omarzai provided a powerful contribution, smashing 53 runs from just 21 deliveries at an explosive strike rate of 252.38, hitting two fours and five sixes. Mohammad…
Indian cricket captain Suryakumar Yadav has become the subject of controversy after shaking hands with Mohsin Naqvi, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan’s Interior Minister, during the Asia Cup trophy unveiling. The handshake, which was captured at the event, quickly circulated on Indian media platforms and social networks. Many users voiced anger, calling the gesture inappropriate due to Naqvi’s political role and his past remarks against India. One social media user wrote that shaking hands with Pakistan’s Interior Minister was “the height of shamelessness.” Another user added, “Suryakumar Yadav is shaking hands with the very man who threatened…
Israel launched an airstrike on a residential building in Doha, Qatar’s capital, during a consultation meeting of Hamas leaders. Hamas confirmed that its central leadership remained safe, but six people, including the son of senior leader Khalil al-Hayya, were killed. A Qatari security officer was also among the dead. According to Al Jazeera, several powerful explosions were heard in a residential area of Doha in the afternoon, followed by smoke rising into the sky. Shortly afterward, the Israeli military confirmed the attack on the Hamas meeting in Doha. Hamas confirmed the death of six individuals and said its central leadership…
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strong condemnation of the Israeli strike in Doha, labeling it a cowardly attack on Hamas and a severe violation of international laws and norms. The ministry affirmed that Qatar rejects the assault in the strongest possible terms. According to the ministry, the attack targeted residential buildings where members of Hamas’s political bureau were residing. The statement described the act as a criminal offense and a clear violation of international standards. The ministry warned that the strike posed a serious threat to the safety of both Qatari citizens and foreign residents. Qatar declared…
Qatar has strongly denied a White House claim that it was warned ahead of Israel’s strike on Hamas negotiators in its capital, stating that the call from Washington came only after the explosions had already begun. On Tuesday, the White House said that U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration had notified Qatari officials before the Israeli strike in Doha. The attack hit a residential area in the Qatari capital, killing five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer, according to local authorities. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Israel targeted Hamas members “unfortunately located in Doha,” but emphasized that…
