In a significant shift from its decade-long “mandatory update” philosophy, Microsoft has introduced a new feature for Windows 11 that allows users to pause system updates indefinitely. Currently rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Experimental channels, the update removes the hard cap on how many times a user can delay patches. Previously,…
All hurdles standing in the way of Australian pace sensation Mitchell Starc playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) have been cleared. Cricket Australia (CA) has officially granted the left-arm pacer a No Objection Certificate (NOC), authorizing his participation in the upcoming IPL season. This decision by the board puts an end to the long-standing…
Japan’s younger generation has spoken out against the country’s growing militarization and the preservation of the heritage of its peaceful constitution. When the government led by Prime Minister Sanae Takachi took the initiative to amend Article 9 of the Constitution (which speaks of non-violence), the country’s youth took to the streets. On April 19, a…
Tensions in Manipur escalated on Monday, April 20, 2026, as police arrested 21 individuals following a wave of violent protests that have paralyzed parts of the Imphal Valley. The unrest was ignited by a tragic bomb attack on April 7 in Tronglaobi, Bishnupur district, which claimed the lives of two young siblings—a five-year-old boy and…
Tensions in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict intensified after former US President Donald Trump declared that Iran cannot “blackmail” the United States by threatening to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global oil transit route. His remarks came as Iran moved to reassert control over the strategic waterway, reportedly firing on vessels and restricting maritime…
Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has taken center stage in global diplomacy as he leads a critical mission to Tehran to salvage peace talks between the United States and Iran. Following the expiration of the first round of negotiations in Islamabad, Munir arrived in the Iranian capital on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, acting…
In a major blow to the leadership of the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), its co-founder and high-ranking commander Amir Hamza was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Lahore on the evening of April 15, 2026. According to local reports and eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred directly outside the office of a prominent news channel…
Pakistan is navigating a high-stakes financial tightrope this April as it moves to repay a $3.5 billion debt to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following Abu Dhabi’s unexpected decision to end long-standing rollover arrangements. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, speaking from the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank spring meetings , confirmed that “all options…
U.S. intelligence officials have detected signs that China is preparing to ship advanced air defense systems to Iran, a move that could significantly alter the regional balance of power as a fragile ceasefire holds. According to a CNN report citing three sources familiar with the assessments, Beijing is allegedly planning to deliver man-portable air-defense systems…
A wave of grief and fury has swept through Manipur following a devastating bomb attack in the Bishnupur district that claimed the lives of two innocent children, prompting Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh to promise the most stringent action against those responsible. The tragedy occurred late Tuesday night in the Moirang Trounglaobi area, where an…
