The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has achieved a historic milestone in the field of modern financial technology by successfully completing its first Digital Dirham transaction. This accomplishment represents a significant step towards revolutionizing the country’s digital finance sector. UAE officials confirmed the groundbreaking development, stating that the transaction was executed in less than two minutes. The cross-border payment was facilitated through a digital currency platform in cooperation with the UAE Central Bank. Officials explained that the digital currency remains under the strict control of the country’s central bank, and its primary goals are to promote financial transparency and substantially reduce…
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Russia’s ambitions in artificial intelligence and robotics suffered a visible setback in Moscow when the country’s first AI-powered humanoid robot, ‘AIdol,’ tumbled onto the stage and scattered its parts during its official unveiling ceremony. The human-shaped robot, developed by Russian engineers, lost its balance and fell face-first during its public demonstration at a technology event in Moscow on November 10th. The developers had introduced AIdol as a demonstration of an advanced humanoid built primarily from domestically sourced components. Eyewitness accounts and video footage shared by independent Russian outlets show that as staff members were escorting the robot onto the stage—reportedly…
Turkey has suffered a tragic loss abroad after one of its Forestry Department’s firefighting planes crashed in Croatia, resulting in the death of the pilot. The aircraft was reportedly involved in a mission related to maintenance before the accident. Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Ibrahim Yumakli, confirmed the tragic incident, stating that the wreckage of the missing Turkish Forestry Directorate aircraft had been located in the European country. He detailed that two Turkish firefighting planes were at Zagreb Airport in Croatia for scheduled maintenance and servicing. The two aircraft departed for Turkey as planned the following day. However, they…
A video featuring former Pakistani cricketer and celebrated all-rounder Shahid Afridi has rapidly gone viral across social media platforms, capturing a warm moment with a young fan couple during his visit abroad. The clip serves as a testament to the cricketer’s lasting international popularity and appeal. Shahid Afridi cemented his place in cricket history with a record-breaking 37-ball century against Sri Lanka in 1996. Known for his aggressive batting and stunning leg-spin, he remains a hero to millions worldwide. His career is punctuated by memorable performances, including his 6 wickets for 38 runs against Australia in 2010. During his foreign…
At the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where the second One Day International between Pakistan and Sri Lanka is currently underway, the visiting Sri Lankan team has set Pakistan a challenging target of 289 runs for victory. Sri Lanka concluded their innings at 288 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their stipulated 50 overs. The Sri Lankan batting effort was anchored by Lianth Liyanage, who scored the only half-century of the innings with 54 runs. He was well supported by Kamindu Mendis (44) and Sadeera Samarawickrama (42). In the crucial late overs, Wanindu Hasaranga played a significant role, contributing an…
A serious violation of sportsmanship has emerged from the Indian cricket team during the recent Test match at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata, where South African captain Temba Bavuma was allegedly body-shamed by Indian players. The unsavory comments made by the cricketers were recorded by the stump mic and have since gone viral on social media. The incident occurred during a moment of high intensity. After a spectacular start to the day by Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, he believed he had trapped South African captain Bavuma Leg Before Wicket (LBW). Although the on-field umpire turned down the appeal,…
Former Pakistani showbiz figure, actress Faryal Gohar, has provided candid insights into her marriage and subsequent divorce from actor Jamal Shah, revealing that her commitment to the marriage involved major cultural shifts, including adopting the burqa out of love, but ultimately, affection alone could not sustain the relationship. Appearing as a guest on a private TV channel, Faryal Gohar disclosed that prior to her marriage, she came from a liberal background where she used to wear mini-skirts. However, in devotion to Jamal Shah, she not only wore the burqa but also observed purdah, even traveling with him to Quetta while…
Senior Pakistani actress Salma Hassan has made a poignant revelation, sharing that the escalating disputes with her ex-husband, actor Azfar Ali, severely impacted their young daughter’s emotional and mental health. The actress spoke candidly about this challenging period of her personal life during a recent private television program. Salma Hassan disclosed that the conflicts between her and Azfar began when their daughter, Fatima, was just eight months to one year old. These continuous disputes started to manifest in psychological effects on Fatima, who displayed highly unusual behavior. Recounting the distressing situation, the actress described the severity of her daughter’s reaction:…
Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal has shared charming details of his initial encounters with his wife, superstar Katrina Kaif, revealing that their formal introduction was facilitated by renowned comedian Sunil Grover. Speaking during a recent show, Kaushal recounted that his first interaction with Katrina took place on stage during an awards show where he was hosting and she was performing. He recalled dancing with her to her famous song, ‘Chikni Chameli,’ and later, Sunil Grover formally introduced them backstage. Vicky humorously described their memorable first meeting: “I was only supposed to go on stage to say goodnight, but within five minutes…
Aneeqa Zulfiqar, the rising star of the Pakistani drama industry known for her unique and realistic acting, has openly discussed the qualities she prioritizes in her future life partner. Aneeqa, who began her career in Canada, has gained considerable popularity among young women for portraying strong, positive, and grounded characters. Appearing as a recent guest on a television program, the actress spoke candidly about her career, life, and future aspirations. She confirmed that she is currently single and deliberately choosing to remain unattached for the time being. However, she detailed her specific preferences for a future spouse. Aneeqa Zulfiqar stated:…
