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Iranian Minister, COAS Munir discuss regional security

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional and bilateral security and effective border management were discussed

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Microsoft strikes 'multi-billion dollar' deal for Mistral's AI computing power

The agreement would grant Microsoft access to “Europe-based GPU (graphics processing unit) infrastructure to increase capacity for AI development and to support the delivery of Microsoft’s cloud and AI services,” the companies said in a joint statement

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Punjab police DSP dismissed in luxury vehicle fraud case

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India's Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi protest outside Modi's house, demand PM's resignation over protest crackdown

Gandhi’s comments came after police said 60 protesters were injured in clashes with security forces in the heart of New Delhi on Monday, marking the biggest street rally in the capital for about five years

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Business

Oil prices dip as mediation efforts offset US-Iran strikes

Brent crude futures eased 35 cents, or 0.4%, to $88.87 per barrel by 0052 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude for September delivery was steady at $82.47 a barrel

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Apple Music is getting a price hike

Apple Music is more expensive now. In the US, an individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, a $1 bump up from the previous $10.99 price. A family plan now costs $19.99 per month, up from $16.99, and a student plan costs $6.99 per month, up from $5.99. Apple,…

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How to slow down time when life keeps speeding up

Hi readers! Shayla Love here, science journalist and longtime fan of Your Mileage May Vary. I’m honored to be subbing for Sigal Samuel while she’s out on parental leave. I’m diving into your questions as a way to help understand human nature and our choices t…

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Trump is selling high-speed access to his market-moving Truth Social posts

Trump Media, the company behind Truth Social, is selling Wall Street faster access to the "most market-moving" posts on the US President's social media platform. On Thursday, Trump Media announced plans to launch "Truth API," a licensed real time data feed fo…

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In meeting with CDF Asim Munir, Canadian FM lauds Pakistan's counter-terrorism efforts

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security and bilateral relations between Pakistan and Canada were discussed

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PHP ASI accuses own SP of vendetta

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Andy Burnham becomes UK PM, says Britain needs to 'regain stability'

Delivering his first speech, Burnham promised to set out new measures to help with the cost of living this week before setting out a new 10-year plan for the country later this year

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Bahrain, Kuwait report Iranian attacks

In response, the US has attacked Iran, which has responded with strikes on the Gulf and other Arab countries

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Madrid awaits triumphant return of Spain's World Cup heroes

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Business

Oil jumps 3% as US, Iran expand strikes in the Middle East

Brent crude futures climbed $2.77, or 3.14%, to $90.87 by 0612 GMT, touching the highest since June 11, extending gains after rising 15.9% last week, its biggest weekly gain since April

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Hollywood’s outsize influence on baby names

Have you noticed there are a lot of professional basketball players named Jalen? Well, it’s not just the NBA: There are a plethora of Jalens in the NFL, and even the NHL has one. How did this name get so popular? Did all their parents watch basketball in the …

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