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Listen to article Apple Inc. is set to introduce an AI-powered battery management feature in iOS 19, aimed at extending iPhone battery life by learning and adapting to user behaviour, according to sources familiar with the matter. The new system, part of the broader Apple Intelligence platform, will dynamically adjust energy consumption based on how users interact with their devices. It will also feature a lock-screen indicator showing estimated charging time. The update is expected to roll out across all iPhones compatible with iOS 19 this September. This development forms part of Apple’s strategy to embed artificial intelligence more deeply into its…

Listen to article Senior leadership of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Tuesday praised Pakistan’s response to recent Indian aggression, calling it a diplomatic and military success, and reaffirmed the party’s commitment to national unity and the Kashmir issue. At a joint press conference, PPP leaders Nayyar Hussain Bukhari, Sherry Rehman, and Nadeem Afzal Chan said Pakistan had demonstrated strength and resolve during the recent three-day standoff, which included the downing of Indian aircraft and drones. Sherry Rehman acknowledged the role of international efforts in de-escalating the conflict, crediting U.S. President Donald Trump and other diplomatic partners with facilitating the ceasefire. “Pakistan…

Listen to article Dubai has been ranked fourth globally in the IMD Smart City Index 2025, marking a significant leap from its previous position and reinforcing its status as a regional and global leader in digital innovation and smart governance. The ranking, released by the IMD World Competitiveness Center, assesses cities based on how digital technologies improve residents’ quality of life. The survey-based index evaluates cities across key pillars, including health, mobility, governance, and activities. Dubai recorded strong resident satisfaction scores in several key areas, including 86.5% for internet speed, 85.4% for online ID services, 84.5% for medical appointment bookings, and 83.4%…

Listen to article WORLDWIDE: A toxic algal bloom stretching along South Australia’s coastline since March has killed more than 200 marine species, including sharks, leafy sea dragons and octopuses, researchers said. The bloom, caused by the harmful algae “Karenia mikimotoi”, has acted like a “toxic blanket”, suffocating marine life, said Brad Martin, South Australian project manager at OzFish, a conservation group. Analysis of more than 1,400 citizen scientist reports by OzFish found that 47% of the species killed were ray-finned fish, while 26% were sharks and rays. Cephalopods such as squid, cuttlefish and octopuses accounted for 7% of the casualties, while decapods…

Kelvin Harrison Jr. has officially joined the cast of Lionsgate’s upcoming Hunger Games prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping, taking on the role of Beetee, the tech-savvy victor of the 34th Hunger Games. The role was originally portrayed by Jeffrey Wright in the main film series. The film, based on Suzanne Collins’ latest bestselling novel, is set 24 years before the events of the original Hunger Games and centres on a young Haymitch Abernathy. Joseph Zada stars as Haymitch, with Whitney Peak playing his girlfriend, Lenore Dove Baird. Francis Lawrence, who directed previous Hunger Games instalments, returns to helm the project.…

Jamie Lee Curtis has recently shared strong reaction after a commercial of her circulated online without her permission.On May 12, the Freaky Friday star took to Instagram and publicly called out Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to remove the video, featuring her in the advertisement. Jamie shared a screenshot of the video, which used footage from an interview she did with MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle about the recent Los Angeles wildfires.The Knives Out actress revealed she had “gone through every proper channel” to ask Mark and his team to take down a “totally AI fake commercial for some issue that I didn’t…

Meghan Trainor is drawing criticism and praise after changing the lyrics to her 2014 hit “All About That Bass” to reference her recent breast surgery. During a headline performance at iHeartRadio’s KIIS-FM Wango Tango event, the 31-year-old singer updated the original line “Yeah, it’s pretty clear, I ain’t no size two” to “Yeah, it’s pretty clear, I got some new boobs,” as seen in a video shared by @1027kiisfm on TikTok. Some fans viewed the change as contradicting the song’s original message of body positivity. One user commented, “Big is beautiful until you’re rich enough to change it,” while another…

A celebratory night for the Yankees turned somber Monday as third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera was taken off the field in an ambulance after suffering a painful ankle injury in the ninth inning of New York’s 11-5 win over the Mariners. Cabrera, 26, was injured while sliding awkwardly into home plate to score on Aaron Judge’s sacrifice fly, the final run of the game. As he reached back to touch the plate, his left ankle twisted unnaturally, leaving him writhing in pain and unable to stand. Medical staff rushed to his aid as teammates looked on in concern. Cabrera was fitted…

Listen to article Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has secured a landslide victory in the Davao City mayoral race, even as he remains in detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague on charges related to his controversial anti-drug campaign. Duterte’s re-election bid comes amid a complex political landscape, with his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, facing an impending Senate impeachment trial on charges including corruption and alleged assassination plots against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Despite his detention, Philippine law permits Duterte to run for office unless he is convicted with no remaining appeals. His son, Sebastian Duterte, is expected…

ISLAMABAD: Cotton cultivation in Punjab has reached 2.116 million acres during the current Kharif season (2025-26), up from 1.806 million acres during the same period of last year, according to the Ministry of National Food Security and Research. The province has set a target to cultivate cotton over 3.5 million acres this season, compared to a target of 3.221 million acres in the previous year. A ministry official told APP on Monday that approximately 60% of this year’s sowing target has already been achieved. Efforts are underway to further promote cotton cultivation through the provision of key agricultural inputs such…