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                                                    Technology
Microsoft announces $15.2b AI, cloud investment in UAE
Microsoft has invested $7.3 billion in the UAE since 2023 and plans to add $7.9 billion more by 2029
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                                                    Technology
Local tech steals spotlight at maritime expo in Karachi
Second international expo showcases unmanned sea vessels, drone jammers, VR ship training and aquaculture tech
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                                                    Pakistan
Sindh police announce 50% discount on e-challans, tougher penalties for non-payers
Fines for 50 types of violations set up to Rs5,000 which can reduce to half if paid within the 15 days
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                                                    Pakistan
Light rain expected to bring temporary relief to smog-hit Lahore
The city's average Air Quality Index was recorded at 312, indicating 'very unhealthy' conditions
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                                                    Entertainment
Miley Cyrus set to appear in Sesame Street’s fresh reboot on Netflix
Miley Cyrus guest stars in Sesame Street’s reimagined season premiering November 10 on Netflix and PBS Kids
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                                                    World
Canada’s visa curbs hit Indian student applicants hardest
Canada rejected 74% of Indian study permit applications in August, up sharply from 32% last year
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                                                    World
Three dead, eight missing in Nepal Himalayan avalanche
Four injured climbers were airlifted to safety as rescue teams and helicopters searched for the missing
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                                                    Entertainment
Zohran Mamdani laughs off Trump’s ‘better-looking’ barb as cost-of-living remains focus
Zohran Mamdani laughs off Donald Trump’s remark that he’s ‘better-looking’, saying his focus is on the cost-of-living
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                                                    Entertainment
OpenAI signs $38bn cloud computing deal with Amazon to boost AI expansion
OpenAI inks a $38bn cloud deal with Amazon Web Services to access Nvidia chips and expand AI capabilities
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                                                    Pakistan
Balochistan intensifies drive against illegal cannabis
Using drones, satellite mapping, and heavy machinery, authorities eradicated cannabis fields hidden in rugged terrain