As the Pakistan parliamentary election approaches in February 2024, TikTok has shared its efforts to combat misinformation and uphold election integrity on its platform. The platform’s latest initiatives demonstrate its unwavering commitment to maintaining a safe, authentic, and reliable information environment during this important period. Building on its robust global framework to combat misinformation, TikTok is collaborating with internationally recognized …

Yandex has struck a 475-billion-rouble ($5.21 billion) deal to sell what has been dubbed “Russia’s Google” to a group of Russian investors, marking the biggest corporate exit from the country since Moscow invaded Ukraine almost two years ago. The Kremlin-engineered deal would see Russia’s largest technology player fall entirely under Russian ownership, including a fund ultimately owned by oil major …

Israel has been plunged into a mental health crisis by the Hamas attacks of October 7, with the population reeling from anxiety and depression and at risk of post-traumatic stress disorder, experts say. A study published in the Lancet medical journal on January 5 said, “all citizens in Israel were, in some fashion, exposed to this attack of unprecedented scope …

BOUAKE: Oumar Diakite was the hero as hosts Ivory Coast staged another remarkable salvage operation on Saturday to reach the Africa cup of Nations semi-finals, and South Africa later joined them. A brilliant back-heel by the substitute in added time at the end of extra time in Bouake gave the Elephants a 2-1 victory over Mali, who dominated much of …

AL KHOR: Defending champions and hosts Qatar beat Uzbekistan 3-2 on penalties in a thrilling Asian Cup quarter-final that ended 1-1 after extra time at Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday to set up a tantalising clash with Iran. With nearly 59,000 fans in attendance, Qatar goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham stood strong to save three penalties in the shootout before Pedro Miguel …

VISAKHAPATNAM: India’s Shubman Gill said on Sunday the hosts remain favourites to win the second Test after his century left England needing a record chase of 399 on day three. England, who lead the five-match series 1-0, reached 67-1 at stumps after opener Ben Duckett fell for 28 in Visakhapatnam. Left-hander Duckett put on an attacking 50-run stand with fellow …

After a turbulent 2023, stakeholders are cautiously optimistic about the revival in auto sales after the February 8 elections and the smooth transfer of powers to the newly elected government. Future sales outlook will depend on lower interest rates, reducing the prices of vehicles based on rupee-dollar parity, and the production of various crops during 2024, which plays a crucial role in …

The situation in the Middle East is grim. Threats of a wider military conflict now seem an imminent reality. After the February 8 elections, the government and the powerful establishment will struggle to maintain the much-required balance in geopolitics and international diplomacy. Both will also find it increasingly challenging to keep their own relationship aligned with the greater, long-term interests of …

ISLAMABAD: As part of efforts to regain some of the fiscal space lost under the 7th National Finance Commission to provinces almost 15 years ago, the federal government has signed agreements with the four provinces to deliver a cumulative fiscal surplus of at least Rs600 billion and refrain from creating further debt in operations of key commodities like fertiliser, wheat …