Death toll rises to 21 in Pakistan building collapse as rescue continues
The death toll from a collapsed residential building in southern Pakistan has climbed to 21 as rescuers continue searching for survivors into the seco...
Microsoft is closing its direct operations in Pakistan after 25 years, shifting to a partner-led model to serve the market.
A company spokesperson confirmed that going forward, Pakistani customers will be supported through local resellers and nearby Microsoft offices.
“We have successfully implemented this model in several other countries, and our customers can expect the same high-quality service,” the spokesperson said.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Ministry of IT and Telecom stated it will continue engaging with Microsoft’s regional and global leadership to ensure this change strengthens the company’s long-term commitment to Pakistani users, developers, and partners.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
Italy plans to grant approximately 500,000 work visas to non-EU nationals between 2026 and 2028, as announced in a cabinet statement. The initiative aims to address labor shortages by expanding legal immigration pathways
Following a deadly glacier collapse in Blatten, near the Swiss Alpine village of Kandersteg, the town is on high alert as melting permafrost and shifting rock threaten another potential disaster after it was buried a month ago.
A malfunction in the radar transmission system at the Area Control Center in Milan suspended more than 300 flights at the weekend, across northwest Italy since Saturday evening according to Italy's air traffic controller Enav (National Agency for Flight Assistance).
The European Union will drastically reduce imports of Ukrainian wheat and sugar, by up to 80%—to protect its farmers, a move expected to shift Ukraine's exports toward Asia and Africa.
The Bank of England has launched a public consultation on future banknote designs.
Unexpected weakness in Germany's manufacturing orders in May signals ongoing uncertainty in industrial demand, despite a yearly rise and sector-specific gains.
Oil futures fell on Friday after Iran reaffirmed its commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and amid expectations that major producers are set to agree to raise their output this weekend.
Russia actively shifted its trade focus away from Europe and the United States, redirecting it toward markets in friendly countries—primarily China, India, Central Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The share of these countries in Russia's foreign trade has increased from 46% to 82%.
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