A chemical accident in Washington state has resulted in eleven confirmed deaths, with all victims’ bodies recovered.
Pakistan
The initial group of Pakistani pilgrims has started departing Makkah as post-Hajj flights commence, marking the conclusion of the 2026 pilgrimage season.
Sohail Afridi emphasizes PTI’s solid unity and resilience despite ongoing opposition propaganda efforts.
SPORTS
David Warner commends young cricketer Arafat Minhas following his impressive debut, highlighting his potential in international cricket.
FIFA and AFC urge constitutional amendments in Pakistan Football Federation to enhance governance and ensure football’s sustainable development in Pakistan.
BUSINESS
Iran has restarted gas production at three offshore platforms in the South Pars field following disruptions caused by Israeli attacks, signaling resilience i…
Technology
Europe is emerging as a strong contender in quantum computing, driven by innovative companies and growing investments in the technology sector.
WhatsApp is testing nearly 50 new chat themes for its web platform, allowing users to personalize chat bubbles and backgrounds uniquely for each conversation.
UK financial authorities collaborate with cyber agency and banks to evaluate vulnerabilities linked to Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview AI model.
Roku introduces six new free channels including Rawhide, Tosh.0, and MTV en Español, expanding its 2026 lineup with diverse content for cord-cutters.
YouTube confirms 90-second unskippable ads on smart TVs were caused by a bug, not a new ad format, and is rolling out a fix to restore normal ad timing.
XChat, a new standalone messaging app for X users, launches April 17 with end-to-end encryption, audio/video calls, and no ads or tracking.
Rockstar Games confirms a third-party data breach after ShinyHunters hacker group threatens to leak data by April 14, following a history of major cyberattacks.
OpenAI detected a security flaw involving Axios, a third-party tool, but confirmed no user data was accessed or systems compromised. Updates required for mac…
Health
Erleada, a prostate cancer medication, significantly decreases the likelihood of cancer spreading and reduces death rates among patients.