
Tesla ramps up $25bn spending on AI and robotics for 2026
April 23, 2026
Tesla will increase its 2026 capital spending to more than $25 billion, as CEO Elon Musk accelerates investment in artificial intelligence, robotics, and chip…

Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz after talks collapse
April 23, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 — Iran has moved to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of peace talks with the United…

US envoy suggests replacing Iran with Italy at World Cup, FIFA yet to decide
April 23, 2026
A US envoy has proposed replacing Iran with Italy at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, raising fresh questions over tournament participation as geopolitical tensions…

Trump extends Iran ceasefire as Pakistan backs talks for peace deal
April 22, 2026
WASHINGTON/DUBAI/ISLAMABAD, April 22, 2026 — Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the U.S. ceasefire with Iran, as diplomatic efforts continue with support from…

US signals progress on Iran talks in Pakistan as ceasefire deadline nears
April 21, 2026
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD/CAIRO: The United States has expressed cautious optimism that US-Iran talks in Pakistan could resume this week, as efforts intensify to secure a diplomatic…

US-Iran ceasefire at risk after ship seizure as Iran rules out further talks
April 20, 2026
WASHINGTON/CAIRO, April 20 — The US-Iran ceasefire is under increasing strain after the United States seized an Iranian cargo ship accused of breaching a…

Peshawar Literary Festival’s third edition to begin on April 21
April 13, 2026
PESHAWAR, April 13: The third edition of the Peshawar Literary Festival will be held on April 21 and 22 at the Nishtar Hall, organisers…

Iran, US agree to immediate ceasefire as Trump halts strikes after Pakistan mediation
April 8, 2026
ISLAMABAD, April 8, 2026: Iran and the United States have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following diplomatic intervention by Pakistan, with US President Donald…

BYD Denza N9 flash charging SUV enters pre-sales with 9-minute charging and 420km range
April 7, 2026
BEIJING — BYD’s premium brand Denza has opened pre-sales for the Denza N9 flash charging SUV, introducing a large luxury hybrid model with ultra-fast…