Tech TikTok Forms Majority US-Owned Venture to Avoid Ban, Trump Claims Credit January 23, 2026 The Universe TikTok on Thursday announced the creation of a majority American-owned joint venture to run its US operations, a move that allows the video-sharing platform to avoid a ban stemming from…
Sports Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi Return as Pakistan Announce Squad for Australia T20I Series January 23, 2026 The Universe Senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi have been recalled to the Pakistan squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia, as national selectors on Friday announced a…
World Trump Says US “Armada” Heading to Gulf as Washington Keeps Close Watch on Iran January 23, 2026 The Universe President Donald Trump has said the United States is deploying a large naval force toward the Gulf region and closely monitoring Iran, even as he downplayed the likelihood of imminent…
Business Customs Slashes Valuation Rates on Used Smartphones to Ease Consumer Burden January 23, 2026 The Universe The Customs Valuation Department has revised downward the assessment rates for duties and taxes on the commercial import of used and old mobile phones, a move aimed at reducing costs…
Pakistan PTI Rejects Amendment Shielding Lawmakers’ Asset Declarations from Public Disclosure January 23, 2026 The Universe ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Asad Qaiser on Thursday objected in the National Assembly to a bill aimed at ensuring secrecy of lawmakers’ asset declarations, saying parliamentarians should not be…
Business Dollar Holds Gains as Trump Drops Tariff Threats, Markets Stabilise January 22, 2026 The Universe The US dollar held on to its overnight gains against major currencies on Thursday after President Donald Trump withdrew his threat to impose tariffs on several European NATO allies, easing…
Tech Canada Court Halts Order to Shut TikTok Operations, Orders Fresh Review January 22, 2026 The Universe Canada’s Federal Court on Wednesday overturned a government directive ordering the closure of TikTok’s Canadian operations, allowing the popular short-video platform to continue operating while Ottawa conducts a fresh review…
Sports Barcelona Beat Slavia Prague 4-2 to Stay in Champions League Top-Eight Hunt January 22, 2026 The Universe First-half goals from Fermin Lopez and second-half strikes by Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski powered Barcelona to a 4-2 victory over Slavia Prague in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday,…
Life&Style Oscar Nominations Loom as ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Lead Predictions January 22, 2026 The Universe Anticipation is building in Hollywood as the Academy prepares to announce nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, with industry experts predicting that One Battle After Another and Sinners will dominate…
World Trump Backs Away from Force and Tariffs in Greenland Standoff After Weeks of Policy Turmoil January 22, 2026 The Universe US President Donald Trump has stepped back from earlier threats to use military force and impose tariffs as leverage to acquire Greenland, capping weeks of internal policy confusion that unsettled…
