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UK Bans Smartphones in Schools to Improve Student Focus

LONDON: The UK government is now trying to make a complete ban on the use of smartphones mandatory across all schools, thereby taking a major step towards enhancing students’ concentration and instilling classroom discipline. According to the officials, the introduction of the ban is expected to provide a disciplined environment for children during their education. ... Read more
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Istanbul Quad military alliance flags of Turkey Saudi Arabia Pakistan and Egypt displayed together at a high level summit in Istanbul

Istanbul Quad: Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt Forge New Military Power Bloc

ISTANBUL: The newly announced Istanbul Quad military alliance between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Egypt marks a major shift in regional security dynamics, as four key powers move to establish a self-reliant defense framework amid rising geopolitical uncertainty in 2026. The military alliance, comprising Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Egypt, seeks to build a strong ... Read more
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US Iran war cost visualization showing Pentagon spending exceeding $51 billion in 46 days with daily burn rate

US Iran War Cost Explodes Past $51 Billion in Just 46 Days as Pentagon Reveals $1B Daily Burn

WASHINGTON: The United States is pursuing its operations against Iran in the war front, which has cost an unprecedented amount of money to the US taxpayers. As per reports revealed by the ‘Iran War Cost Tracker’ web site, the US government has spent more than $51.2 billion within only 46 days of war operations. The ... Read more
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US Iran peace talks Islamabad with global delegations arriving in Pakistan for high level diplomatic negotiations

Pakistan Hosts Historic US Iran Peace Talks in Islamabad Amid Global Spotlight

ISLAMABAD: US Iran peace talks have placed Pakistan at the center of global diplomacy as high-level negotiations begin in the capital and will reach their final phase in Islamabad on Saturday.. The talks were being termed as an important step towards the possibility of a potential “Islamabad Accord” that might resolve any tension between the ... Read more
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US Iran ceasefire as Trump halts attack after Pakistan mediation and Strait of Hormuz reopening

Pakistan Brokered Deal Stops Trump’s ‘Total Destruction’ of Iran

KARACHI / WASHINGTON / TEHRAN: US Iran ceasefire dominates global headlines as Donald Trump halted a planned strike on Iran just hours before execution, following critical diplomatic intervention led by Pakistan. However, Pakistan was successful in avoiding any regional warfare due to their diplomatic efforts, whereby Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir and other military personnel ... Read more
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