Legislators in US announce $1.6tr federal budget after weeks-long negotiations

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After negotiations that went on for several weeks to reach an agreement for setting the federal budget, the US lawmakers announced a federal spending limit of $1.6 trillion for fiscal year 2024, averting the government shutdown as presidential elections near this year. The budget was announced by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democrat leaders in Congress, with President Joe Biden appreciating the move. The 81-year-old Joe Biden said: “The deal moves us one step closer to preventing a needless government shutdown and protecting important national priorities.” But time is short…

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Five cops on polio duty martyred, 22 injured in Bajaur explosion

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BAJAUR: A bomb blast targeting a police vehicle left at least five police personnel martyred and 22 others injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Mamund tehsil of Bajaur district on Monday, Geo News reported. Police said the personnel were deployed for the security of polio vaccination teams when the blast took place. They feared that more casualties could take place. They said bodies and injured were shifted to Khar hospital. An emergency had been declared in the hospital and blood donation was sought for treatment of the wounded personnel, police added. The police spokesperson…

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PTI election preparation in full swing

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ISLAMABAD: The PTI Core Committee Friday announced giving finishing touches to its election preparations, including the finalisation of lists of its potential ticketholders. In a meeting, the committee held detailed deliberations on distribution of tickets in light of instructions of the founding chairman Imran Khan. The forum revealed that the party was all set for the general elections and the lists of final ticketholders of national and provincial assemblies had been completed. The participants strongly condemned and rejected the passage of the unconstitutional, illegal and undemocratic resolution in the Senate…

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Microsoft adds AI Copilot key on Windows keyboards

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This move underscores the tech giant’s commitment to infusing AI into its products, aligning with its substantial investments in artificial intelligence. The Copilot key is a testament to Microsoft’s ambitions for AI-enabled PCs, designed to harness advanced chips capable of running large-language models and AI-powered applications directly on the device, rather than relying on the cloud. This strategic move is anticipated to revitalise the personal computer market post-pandemic, with analysts predicting accelerated adoption of AI-capable PCs starting in 2025. Expected to make its debut on some new Windows 11 PCs…

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Terrorist commander among two killed in KP’s Tank: ISPR

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RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed two terrorists including a commander during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Friday. According to the military’s media wing, the forces conducted the operation on the night of January 4-5 on the reported presence of terrorists in the area. “During the conduct of the operation, after an intense fire exchange, two terrorists, including HVT (high-value target) Gul Yousaf also known as Toor, were sent to hell,” said the ISPR.  The statement added…

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Pak vs Aus: David Warner bids adieu to Test cricket with 34 runs

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David Warner bid adieu to Test cricket with a 34-run knock as Pakistan maintained their stronghold over Australia’s batting on Sydney’s second day.  Despite a warm send-off from the home crowd, Warner’s hopes for a final Test century were dashed at the Sydney Cricket Ground, visibly disheartening the veteran opener. At lunch, Australia stood at 78-1 with Usman Khawaja at 35 and Marnus Labuschagne at three, in response to Pakistan’s first-innings 313. Warner’s dismissal stemmed from a delivery with extra bounce and turn, resulting in an edge and a slip…

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Four children die as fire engulfs house in Connecticut

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At least four children died and three others including an adult were rescued after a multi-family home caught fire on Quality Avenue, Connecticut Tuesday night, with authorities terming the incident a “tremendous loss”, local media reported. The identities and details of the deceased children were not made public however, reports say that the ages of the victims are 5, 6, 8, and 12 years old. All four belonged to the same family while the adult member was supervising the children. One of the three injured sustained major burns and was…

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How rich is Maryam Nawaz?

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LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz possesses assets worth more than Rs842.58 million, Geo News reported on Thursday. The PML-N senior vice president revealed this in the details submitted along with her nomination papers for the Lahore constituency, NA-119. The details show that her assets enhanced by over Rs4 million last year. Maryam owns more than 1500 kanal land in Lahore. As for Maryam’s education, she has a Master’s in English Literature. She has no vehicle to her name and she has to pay back Rs28.9 million loan to…

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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce drive away after NYE party PDA

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were not simply done after PDA at the New Year eve party, On Monday, the couple was spotted driving around Kansas City, Missouri, together. Only hours after exchanging a passionate kiss as the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, the couple was spotted taking a ride in the NFL star’s $400k Rolls-Royce Ghost. In pictures acquired by the Daily Mail, the pair appeared a little worn out from the exciting evening as they drove across town. Even so, Swift looked put together with her usual…

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Major Japan quake triggers tsunami waves, residents told to run

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TOKYO: Tsunami waves over a metre high hit central Japan on Monday after a huge earthquake that damaged homes, set off a major fire and prompted authorities to urge people to run to higher ground. Media reports said two people were feared dead after the 7.5-magnitude quake struck Ishikawa prefecture on the Sea of Japan side of the main island of Honshu at 4:10 pm (0710 GMT), according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Japanese authorities put the magnitude at 7.6 and said that it was one of more than…

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