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Pakistan and the European Union (EU) on Thursday agreed on bolstering cooperation in security and counter-terrorism among other sectors during a bilateral dialogue, according to a press release issued by the Foreign Office (FO). EU Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Riina Kionka in March had announced that European companies recognised Pakistan as a potential business destination and were exploring new avenues for economic partnership. The EU is Pakistan’s sec­ond-largest trading partner, with the GSP+ status allowing the country to enjoy duty-free or minimum duty on European exports. According to the press release, Pakistan and the EU held their 10th Political Dialogue in Brussels and discussed key regional and international issues, including multilateral cooperation. Both sides agreed to deepen dialogue and discussions on security during the event. “The EU and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to the implementation of the Strategic Engagement Plan (SEP) signed in 2019,” the FO stated. “Both sides aim to further d...

Глава Белого дома Дональд Трамп похвастался тем, что убедил компанию Coca-Cola использовать тростниковый сахар вместо кукурузного сиропа, и его услышали.

The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed the Russian diplomat that the products of the Polish company Barlinek in Ukraine are for civilian use, therefore Russia's strike on the company's plant in Vinnytsia is contrary to international law and may have legal consequences in the future.

ETH continues its “up only rally” after breaking $3,000, as an Ethereum trader says the price could top between $7,000 and $10,000 this cycle. Key takeaways: Ether price has climbed to a six-month high, driven by record ETF inflows and rising network activity.  The RSI buy signal at 40 in April, historically tied to major ETH price rallies, suggests a potential price target of $7,000-$10,000 in 2025. Read more

Un recrut din armata ucraineană a împuşcat mortal doi instructori militari asupra cărora a deschis focul în timpul unui antrenament, au anunţat joi autorităţile ucrainene.

AI-controlled “slaughterbot” drones likely within 12 months in Ukraine, new research suggests AI agents are 70% useless, and more: AI Eye. A few years ago, arms control groups warned of a dystopian future where swarms of AI drones called Slaughterbots would lay waste to humanity. That reality has edged closer thanks to the drone arms race between Ukraine and Russia. Each side jams the radio frequencies the other uses to remotely pilot drones, so last year they switched to drones that unspool up to 20 kilometres of fiber-optic cable behind them, allowing them to be piloted via a wired connection. Now, a Ukrainian drone startup called the Fourth Law says AI-piloted drones are likely to emerge in the next six months. They wont be tiny like in the film, but they will be lethal. When were talking about full autonomy, I think were definitely going to see singular demos by the end of this year, founder Yaroslav Azhnyuk told the Kyiv Independent. Read more

Lisa Murkowski voelt zich ‘vrij van ketens’. Ze vaart haar eigen koers, tot irritatie van haar president. Die maakt haar het leven zuur wanneer hij kan.

Гарретт Джи, основатель известной семейной команды путешественников The Bucket List Family, вызвал бурную реакцию в соцсетях после того, как опубликовал видео, где он сбрасывает своего семилетнего сына со скалы в озеро.

Количество отравившихся среди посетителей ресторана "Китайский привет" во Львове увеличивается. Возбудителем инфекции стала бактерия сальмонелла.

Вооруженные силы Российской Федерации в течение ближайших дней и недель начнут новое наступление в Украине, угрожая оккупировать три ключевых города на востоке. Наступление возможно благодаря паузе в 50 дней, объявленной президентом Соединенных Штатов Америки Дональдом Трампом.

The British government said on Thursday that it would allow 16-year-olds to vote in general elections, a landmark change giving the United Kingdom one of the lowest voting ages worldwide. The ruling Labour Party pledged to lower the age from 18 ahead of winning power last year. It is among several planned changes to the democratic system. Some argue Britain’s democracy is “in crisis”, in particular due to low turnout. The voting age change is contentious, however, with critics previously arguing it is self-serving as newly-enfranchised teenagers are seen as more likely to support centre-left Labour. “I think it’s really important that 16- and 17-year-olds have the vote, because they are old enough to go out to work, they are old enough to pay taxes, so [they] pay in,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer said. “And I think if you pay in, you should have the opportunity to say what you want your money spent on, which way the government should go,” Starmer added. The government will have to bring legislation before parl...

Tether’s USDt stablecoin has surpassed $160 billion market cap, confirming its place as the digital dollar, as Tron leads in blockchain supply. The market cap of Tether’s USDt, the world’s largest stablecoin, has surpassed $160 billion for the first time, a “new mind-blowing milestone,” according to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino. In a Thursday post on X, Ardoino called the achievement a testament to USDt’s growing role as the digital dollar for “billions of people living in emerging markets and developing countries.” USDt crossed $150 billion in May. Ardoino has said that USDt (USDT) is used by more than 400 million people worldwide, expanding by 35 million wallets each quarter, especially in emerging markets where it serves as a reliable dollar substitute. Read more

The statement by the Swiss illuminates some of the hasty mechanics behind Washington’s newfound emphasis on helping Ukraine repel Russian attacks.

CNN сообщает о возможном усиленном летнем наступлении России в Украине с участием 160 тысяч военных. В то же время украинские эксперты и официальные представители опровергают эту цифру, объясняя реальную ситуацию на фронте. Фокус рассказывает об основных направлениях боевых действий и перспективах второй фазы наступательной кампании Кремля.

Pump.fun has become a hotbed for world record attempts, with the latest dev gunning to tattoo the Solana launchpad’s name 700 times.

17 июля Верховная Рада Украины назначила двух министров по квоте президента – министра обороны и министра иностранных дел, голосование по которым, в соответствии с законодательством, проходит отдельно от голосования за других членов правительства. 

AirPods Pro 2 получили поддержку функций для проверки слуха и компенсации его потери. Пользователи могут провести тест прямо на iPhone и активировать улучшение звука в соответствии со своим уровнем слуха.

Швейцария получит системы противовоздушной обороны Patriot позже, чем планировалось, из-за изменения приоритетов США в пользу Украины. Министерство обороны Швейцарии подтвердило, что решение американской стороны уже доведено до сведения правительства.