Intel's Downfall Underlines How Even Tech Giants Can Fade
The Silicon Valley chipmaker’s journey from icon to a government project, with the sale of a 10 percent stake to the Trump administration, underlines how even the mightiest in tech can fall.
Month: August 2025
Mudslide-created lake in Gilgit Baltistan sparks fears of ‘catastrophic’ flooding
A 7-km (4-mile) lake in northern Pakistan, created by a mountain mudslide, is threatening to burst and unleash potentially “catastrophic” floods downstream, officials warned on Saturday. The mud flow descended into the main Ghizer River channel and blocked it completely on Friday, creating the lake in Gilgit Baltistan province, the National Disaster Management Authority said. … Read more
Collapse of Bridge Under Construction in China Leaves 12 Dead
A section of the railway bridge, under construction in the country’s northwest, plunged into the Yellow River early on Friday.
Pakistan Combat Night 2025 quarters decided after intense bouts
LAHORE: The Pakistan Combat Night 2025 kick-off matches on Friday were packed with action as the fighters battled for their place in the semifinals, to be held on August 23 at Brave Gym in Lahore. Seven fighters from Balochistan, seven from Islamabad, five from Sindh, nine from Punjab, and seven from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The … Read more
Kane hits hat trick as Bayern make ‘statement’ in Bundesliga opener
MUNICH, GERMANY: Harry Kane hit a hat-trick, Michael Olise a double and newcomer Luis Diaz also scored as Bayern Munich made a “statement” against RB Leipzig 6-0 at home in the Bundesliga season opener on Friday. Bayern’s big-money arrivals, all brought in from the Premier League across the past three seasons, were dominant as the … Read more
Irfan eyes Top End T20 Series trophy
DARWIN: Pakistan Shaheens captain Muhammad Irfan Khan reiterated lifting the Top End T20 Series trophy as his team’s ultimate goal following their enthralling one-run victory over Nepal here at the Marrara Cricket Ground No 2 on Friday. The Irfan-led Shaheens registered their fourth victory in the ongoing 11-team series as a collective bowling effort helped … Read more
NADRA launches online service to check application status
The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has introduced a new service enabling citizens to check the status of their applications online through its Pak ID mobile app. According to a Nadra spokesperson, the feature is designed for ease of use and eliminates the need for most in-person visits to Nadra offices. Almost all services … Read more
You’re Probably Thinking About the Future All Wrong
[Nick Foster helped Apple and Google envision the future. He has some notes.
International community reacts to Gaza famine confirmation
The United Nations on Friday declared famine in Gaza City, the first such announcement in the Middle East and only the fifth-ever official declaration worldwide. The UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) confirmed famine conditions in Gaza City and surrounding areas, warning that over 500,000 people face catastrophic hunger. Famine isn’t just a word … Read more
Trump’s Tariffs Become a Wild Card for Board Game Makers
[Trade war uncertainty is forcing board and card game publishers in the United States to make tough decisions, putting the future of the industry in jeopardy.
