Day: June 24, 2026

Jesy Nelson speaking publicly about expanding newborn spinal muscular atrophy screening programs.

SMA Screening: Jesy Nelson Criticises Limited Newborn Testing Roll-Out

Irfan Shaikh June 24, 2026 0

SMA screening has sparked fresh debate after former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson criticised MPs and called the planned newborn...

Ben & Jerry’s Israel Milk and Honey ice cream promoted online amid public backlash.

Ben & Jerry’s Israel: New Ice Cream Flavour Triggers Online Backlash

Irfan Shaikh June 24, 2026 0

Ben & Jerry’s Israel faced online criticism after Israel’s official X account promoted a newly introduced ice cream flavour, prompting...

Aircraft on airport runway representing expanded air transport cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

Saudi-Pakistan Air Deal: Saudi Cabinet Approves New Air Transport Agreement

Irfan Shaikh June 24, 2026 0

Saudi-Pakistan air connectivity received a boost after Saudi Arabia’s cabinet approved a new air transport services agreement with Pakistan, a...

Traders react as global technology stocks face renewed volatility.

AI Stocks: Global Markets Slide as Tech Sell-Off Sparks Fresh Volatility

Irfan Shaikh June 24, 2026 0

Volatility returned to global markets as investors sold technology shares and reignited concerns about the sustainability of the artificial intelligence...

LineShine supercomputer at China’s National Supercomputing Center in Shenzhen.

Supercomputers: China Overtakes US to Claim World’s Fastest Machine

Irfan Shaikh June 24, 2026 0

HONG KONG: China has reclaimed the top spot in global supercomputing after LineShine, a high-performance system powered entirely by domestically...

US President Donald Trump comments on fuel pricing and oil markets.

Petrol Prices: Trump Orders Probe Into Oil Firms Over Fuel Cost Claims

Irfan Shaikh June 24, 2026 0

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into major energy companies, claiming consumers are not seeing expected reductions...

Electronic board displays rising KSE-100 index at Pakistan Stock Exchange.

PSX Rally: Pakistan Stocks Climb Towards 180,000 on Broad-Based Buying

Irfan Shaikh June 24, 2026 0

KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market extended its gains on Wednesday as renewed buying momentum pushed the benchmark KSE-100 index higher, strengthening...

Large oil tankers operating near the Strait of Hormuz amid rising freight costs.

Iran Oil Tankers: Shipping Rates Surge as Gulf Tensions Drive Record Profits

Irfan Shaikh June 24, 2026 0

LONDON: Oil tanker operators are earning record returns after sharply increasing vessel hire rates across the Gulf region as shipping...

Pakistan energy officials hold talks with oil companies on import premium-based fuel pricing.

Oil Pricing: Pakistan promises import-premium fuel rates after industry backlash

Irfan Shaikh June 24, 2026 0

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government has promised to link Oil Pricing to actual import premiums after oil marketing companies and refineries complained...