US official Pete Hegseth states America is prepared to restart military strikes on Iran if diplomatic efforts fail to produce a deal.
Pakistan
Eight armed robbers held a family and local butchers hostage during a daring house robbery in Dastagir, prompting an FIR registration.
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar confirms Pakistan maintains its longstanding policy toward Israel, emphasizing no shifts in diplomatic stance.
SPORTS
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Daria Kasatkina 6-0, 7-5 to reach the fourth round of the French Open, setting up a match against Naomi Osaka.
Shrey Parikh, aged 14, clinched the National Spelling Bee title by correctly spelling 32 words in a rapid 90-second tiebreaker round.
BUSINESS
The State Bank of Pakistan reveals a 49% increase in freelancer earnings, reaching $959 million over ten months, highlighting growth in digital exports.
Technology
Meta announces 8,000 job cuts and halts hiring for 6,000 positions as it refocuses efforts on artificial intelligence development.
A Tesla Cybertruck driver was arrested after driving into Grapevine Lake in Texas, abandoning the vehicle as it took on water near the shore.
Discord enhances user privacy by launching end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls, strengthening secure communication on its platform.
Meta announces layoffs of 8,000 employees as part of a significant restructuring aimed at prioritizing artificial intelligence development.
At Google I/O 2026, the tech giant introduced Gemini 3.5 Flash AI and innovative smart glasses, marking a leap in AI and wearable technology.
Google Play introduces Gemini and Play Shorts to improve app discovery, offering users innovative ways to find and engage with apps.
Google integrates SynthID AI watermarking technology into Chrome browser and Search engine to enhance digital content authenticity.
Young people express concern and resistance towards the rise of AI bots, highlighting fears about job security and social impact.
Health
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visits Bunia, the Ebola outbreak epicenter in the Democratic Republic of Congo, to assess response efforts.