Web archive - September 2, 2024

Pakistan

Govt bans civil servants from speaking on media, social media platforms

Memorandum clarifies that the aim is not to impose restrictions on the positive use of social media

Entertainment

Jax Taylor reveals bipolar disorder and PTSD diagnosis after in-patient treatment

Taylor reveals bipolar disorder and PTSD diagnosis after in-patient treatment amid divorce from Brittany Cartwright.

World

South Korea launches investigation into Telegram deepfake porn

Police in South Korea received 88 reports of deepfake porn last week alone

Pakistan

Dutch prosecutors seek 14-year sentence for Ashraf Asif Jalali over threats against Geert Wilders

Muslim cleric faces charges of using his religious platform to urge followers to execute the politician

World

Hamas accuses Netanyahu of adding conditions to stall Gaza ceasefire talks

Senior leader Hussam Badran claims Israel’s refusal to withdraw from the Gaza-Egypt border contradicts past proposals

Entertainment

Josh Brolin in talks to play Hal Jordan in DC’s ‘Lanterns’

Josh Brolin, known for playing Thanos, has been offered the role of Hal Jordan in the upcoming DC ‘Lanterns’ series.

Pakistan

Pakistan seeks to strengthen ties with China in AI, tech, and agriculture

During a meeting with Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, PM Shehbaz highlights enduring friendship between Pakistan and China

Entertainment

Ex-wife of Tobey Maguire, Jennifer Meyer, engaged to Nigerian billionaire's son Geoffrey Ogunlesi

Meyer and Ogunlesi were first linked last summer and made their debut as a couple at the annual Baby2Baby Gala.

World

'Duty' to down stray Russian missiles, says Poland

Poland scrambled its fighter jets to the Ukrainian border to protect its airspace amid Russian aerial attacks

Technology

Apple to launch four new variants of iPhone 16 on September 9

The event, dubbed 'It's Glowtime,' will see the introduction of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max