Web archive - July 24, 2024

World

New UK Labour govt faces pressure to change Israel-Palestine stance

Analysts closely scrutinise Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s recent trip to the region, call for an immediate ceasefire

Pakistan

UK MPs demand immediate release of Imran Khan, cite erosion of democracy in Pakistan

Call to action emerged during a hearing in the House of Lords Committee Room, attended by over 22 members

Pakistan

Rana Mashhood claims IMF deal kept petrol prices from hitting Rs1,200/litre

Minister calls recent fuel, electricity price hikes 'painful', criticises former PM Imran Khan's stance on IMF deal

World

Thousands march on Capitol demanding Netanyahu's arrest, Gaza ceasefire during his Congress address

Small clashes broke out as police fired pepper spray to redirect the demonstration as it neared the seat of US govt

Pakistan

PTI pushes for CJP Isa's exit from all cases

In a formal application, Imran alleges CJP is biased towards him and party

World

Italy confiscates $131 million from Amazon for alleged tax and labor violations

Prosecutors allege such a system enabled the Amazon unit to keep the prices of its services competitive in the market

Technology

GM slams brakes on self-driving vehicle without steering wheel

In 2022, GM filed a petition with the authorities seeking permission to deploy up to 2,500 self-driving vehicles

World

George Clooney endorses Kamala Harris for president after urging Joe Biden to step down

Actor says Biden has shown what true leadership is by saving democracy once again

Pakistan

Imran Khan holds the line, PTI fights back with hunger strike

PTI stages three-hour ‘symbolic hunger strike’ against 'injustice'

Technology

US, EU regulators pledge to ensure effective AI competition

The common principles set out include fair dealing and prevention of exclusionary tactics and consumers benefits