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PDM dismisses chances of ‘extreme winter’

The Met Office has categorically rejected the ‘unverified claims’ on social and mainstream media about the likelihood of an extremely cold winter in Pakistan in the coming days. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said these claims are not supported by the seasonal winter forecast for December-January-February period or … Read more

Egypt survive Benin scare

Benin’s Olivier Verdon in action with Egypt’s Emam Ashour. Photo: REUTERS AGADIR: Yasser Ibrahim’s superb header and Mohamed Salah’s breakaway strike earned record seven-time champions Egypt a hard-fought 3-1 extra-time victory over Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 on Monday.Egypt led after 69 minutes through a brilliant 25-metre strike from Marwan … Read more

Terrorists’ war on education

Attacking a school is not resistance; it is a deliberate war against children, education, and the future of the region A view of a school destroyed in Mir Ali district, North Waziristan. Photo: X The blazing fire of terrorism, over the past two decades, has cost Pakistan irreparable loss in terms of both human lives … Read more

Osimhen leads Nigeria into AFCON quarters

They registered a commanding 4-0 victory over Mozambique AFP January 06, 2026 2 min read Victor Osimhen (L) celebrates with Ademola Lookman as Frank Onyeka watches on during Nigeria’s comfortable win against Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations. Photo: AFP FES: Victor Osimhen scored twice as Nigeria made short work of Mozambique at the … Read more

Smart glasses find purpose among blind users

The glasses’ 110° camera captures 50% more, reducing head movement, says Agiga CEO Wang California startup Agiga developed its EchoVision glasses with input from blind users, including music legend Stevie Wonder. PHOTO: AGIGA The actual use-value of smart glasses remains keenly debated — but less so among blind people, who are increasingly relying on the … Read more

Europe faces second day of travel chaos as cold snap kills five in France

Amsterdam’s Schiphol sees 400+ flight cancellations as weather chaos causes long queues Tuesday A woman walks her dog in the snow-covered Cours de la Reine garden in Paris as winter weather with snow and cold temperatures hits a large part of the country, France, January 6, 2026.PHOTO: REUTERS Below-freezing winter temperatures plunged swathes of Europe … Read more

Man Utd’s managerial merry-go-round continues

Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim arrives before the match. Photo: REUTERS MANCHESTER: Manchester United woke up on Monday to yet another reset.And now, after the sacking of Ruben Amorim, the club that has had 10 permanent or interim coaches since Alex Ferguson — their most successful ever — retired in 2013, must once again … Read more