TOP STORIES
Trump takes train attack to justify Muslim ban
WASHINGTON (Monitoring Desk): President Donald Trump sought to justify his…
Four killed in US drone attack in Kurram Agency along Pak-Afghan border
F.P. Report PESHAWAR: At least four people were killed in…
Jadhav Issue: Pakistan receives India’s Memorial submitted in ICJ
ISLAMABAD (INP): Pakistan has received the written pleadings submitted before…
Rangers arrest terrorist of Lashka-e-Balochistan from Karachi
Naimat Khan KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers, Sindh arrested an alleged terrorist…
Six security personnel injured in twin blast at Torkham
F.P. Report TORKHAM: As many as six security officials were injured…
Minneapolis girds for trial in George Floyd killing
MINNEAPOLIS (Axios): Downtown Minneapolis is locked down ahead of Monday’s…
India threatens to jail Facebook, WhatsApp & Twitter staff over refusal to wipe data that ‘undermines national security’ – reports
NEW DELHI (RT): Indian authorities have reportedly given an ultimatum…
PM Imran wins vote of confidence from National Assembly
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday won the…
Pope Francis to hold a symbolic meeting with one of the most powerful figures in Shia Islam
Monitoring Desk The Pope’s encounter with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani,…
Excellent training enhances operational capability for effective response to all threats, challenges: COAS says
F.P. Report RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar…
30th NA session called upon, PM to seek ‘vote of confidence’
Sojla Sahar ISLAMABAD: On Saturday Prime Minister Imran Khan will…
GLOBAL
Why Cuban Americans politically outshine Mexican Americans
CALIFORNIA (Axios): Mexican Americans make up the nation’s largest Latino…
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U.S extends support for democratic process in Armenia
F.P Report WASHINGTON: On Saturday, Secretary of State Antony J.…
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Tightening grip on the city’s electoral system, China unveils that only “patriots” can govern Hong Kong
Monitoring Desk Premier Li Keqiang, addressing the National People’s Congress…
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Protesters defy Myanmar security forces as UN action urged
Monitoring Desk YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Demonstrators defied growing violence…
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GOP leader asks to meet with Biden about border
Stef W. Kight WASHINGTON DC: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy…
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Biden meeting Quad amid own pivot toward Asia
Hans Nichols WASHINGTON DC: President Biden plans to meet this…
Read MoreWhy Cuban Americans politically outshine Mexican Americans
CALIFORNIA (Axios): Mexican Americans make up the nation’s largest Latino…
Read MoreU.S extends support for democratic process in Armenia
F.P Report WASHINGTON: On Saturday, Secretary of State Antony J.…
Read MoreTightening grip on the city’s electoral system, China unveils that only “patriots” can govern Hong Kong
Monitoring Desk Premier Li Keqiang, addressing the National People’s Congress…
Read MoreProtesters defy Myanmar security forces as UN action urged
Monitoring Desk YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Demonstrators defied growing violence…
Read MoreGOP leader asks to meet with Biden about border
Stef W. Kight WASHINGTON DC: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy…
Read MoreBiden meeting Quad amid own pivot toward Asia
Hans Nichols WASHINGTON DC: President Biden plans to meet this…
Read MorePAKISTAN
Saaf Pani case: Shehbaz’s daughter, son-in-law declared absconders
LAHORE (APP): An accountability court on Saturday declared Imran Ali…
ATC records statements of 5 more witnesses in Motorway rape case
LAHORE (APP): An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday recorded statements…
Quaid mausoleum sanctity case: Court asks police to probe Maryam, Safdar
KARACHI (TLTP): A judicial magistrate on Saturday directed the senior…
Soft launching ceremony of Sindh Livestock Expo-2021 held
F.P. Report KARACHI: The soft launching ceremony of Sindh Livestock…
CM discuss setup of Oil Refinery in Karak
F.P. Report PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has…
PPP’s Gilani seeks MQM-P support for Senate Chairman election
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Newly elected Senator and former prime minister…
Saaf Pani case: Shehbaz’s daughter, son-in-law declared absconders
LAHORE (APP): An accountability court on Saturday declared Imran Ali…
ATC records statements of 5 more witnesses in Motorway rape case
LAHORE (APP): An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday recorded statements…
Quaid mausoleum sanctity case: Court asks police to probe Maryam, Safdar
KARACHI (TLTP): A judicial magistrate on Saturday directed the senior…
Soft launching ceremony of Sindh Livestock Expo-2021 held
F.P. Report KARACHI: The soft launching ceremony of Sindh Livestock…
CM discuss setup of Oil Refinery in Karak
F.P. Report PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has…
PPP’s Gilani seeks MQM-P support for Senate Chairman election
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Newly elected Senator and former prime minister…
AFGHANISTAN
Ghani rejects participatory govt proposal
KABUL (Reuters): Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said on Saturday, in…
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Women worry peace accord with Taliban could cost them hard-won rights
KABUL (Agencies): Three Afghan women who worked at a media…
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Participatory setup shared with govt, politicians: Noor
KABUL (Tolo News): An Afghan politician who has met with…
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Afghan Commando forces rescue 34 hostages
KABUL (Agencies): The Afghan Commando Forces have freed 34 hostages,…
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EU Parliament worried about ‘eruption of violence’
KABUL (Agencies): The EU has condemned targeted killings of journalists,…
Read MoreGhani rejects participatory govt proposal
KABUL (Reuters): Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said on Saturday, in…
Read MoreWomen worry peace accord with Taliban could cost them hard-won rights
KABUL (Agencies): Three Afghan women who worked at a media…
Read MoreParticipatory setup shared with govt, politicians: Noor
KABUL (Tolo News): An Afghan politician who has met with…
Read MoreAfghan Commando forces rescue 34 hostages
KABUL (Agencies): The Afghan Commando Forces have freed 34 hostages,…
Read MoreEU Parliament worried about ‘eruption of violence’
KABUL (Agencies): The EU has condemned targeted killings of journalists,…
Read MoreBUSINESS
China aiming for economic growth rate above 6% in 2021
Monitoring Desk China’s Premier Li Keqiang announced the target on…
Decline wipes billions off Elon Musk’s fortune as Tesla share price plunge knocks $267bn off market value
Monitoring Desk A sharp decline in Tesla’s share price has…
Gulf Air to trial IATA Travel Pass
F.P. ReportManama: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is partnering…
Bank Alfalah signs agreement with PMRC to promote low-cost housing finance
F.P. ReportLAHORE: Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company (PMRC) and its Partner…
National Bank of Pakistan enters into equity pertnership with EveryWater
F.P. ReportKARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan and EveryWater a Pakistani…
China aiming for economic growth rate above 6% in 2021
Monitoring Desk China’s Premier Li Keqiang announced the target on…
Decline wipes billions off Elon Musk’s fortune as Tesla share price plunge knocks $267bn off market value
Monitoring Desk A sharp decline in Tesla’s share price has…
Gulf Air to trial IATA Travel Pass
F.P. ReportManama: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is partnering…
Bank Alfalah signs agreement with PMRC to promote low-cost housing finance
F.P. ReportLAHORE: Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company (PMRC) and its Partner…
National Bank of Pakistan enters into equity pertnership with EveryWater
F.P. ReportKARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan and EveryWater a Pakistani…
SPORTS
Kohli hails India comeback as rout seals England series
Ahmedabad (Agencies): Spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel took all…
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‘I would love to bowl Kohli one day and get him out’, says Shaheen
Monitoring Desk Karachi: Pakistan’s pace sensation Shaheen Shah Afridi has…
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Ibrahimovic poised for Sweden comeback: reports
MADRID (Agencies): Zlatan Ibrahimovic will return to international football at…
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PCB identifies three windows for remaining PSL 6 matches
Monitoring Desk LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has identified…
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PCB’s medical head resigns after PSL 6 postponement
Monitoring Desk LAHORE: After the postponement of Pakistan Super League…
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Granit Xhaka blunder and late VAR drama cost Arsenal in draw at Burnley
Burnley (Agencies): Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka compromised his side’s faint…
Read MoreKohli hails India comeback as rout seals England series
Ahmedabad (Agencies): Spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel took all…
Read More‘I would love to bowl Kohli one day and get him out’, says Shaheen
Monitoring Desk Karachi: Pakistan’s pace sensation Shaheen Shah Afridi has…
Read MoreIbrahimovic poised for Sweden comeback: reports
MADRID (Agencies): Zlatan Ibrahimovic will return to international football at…
Read MorePCB identifies three windows for remaining PSL 6 matches
Monitoring Desk LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has identified…
Read MorePCB’s medical head resigns after PSL 6 postponement
Monitoring Desk LAHORE: After the postponement of Pakistan Super League…
Read MoreGranit Xhaka blunder and late VAR drama cost Arsenal in draw at Burnley
Burnley (Agencies): Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka compromised his side’s faint…
Read MoreEntertainment
Dancing queen Nora Fatehi dances with kids on Dilbar song, video goes viral
F.P. Report KARACHI: Dancing queen Nora Fatehi left her fans…
King Khan’s intimate video with Katrina Kaif circulating on social media
F.P. Report KARACHI: Known actor Shah Rukh Khan’s intimate video…
Visual effects artist Christopher Ume reveals he made TikTok fakes with help from Cruise impersonator
Monitoring Desk Joining TikTok has become something of a trend…
Brightening outlook for theaters, New York cinemas reopen for their viewers
Monitoring Desk NEW YORK (AP) — After growing cobwebs for…
Inside Eddie Murphy’s family life – A-list lovers, prostitute shock and baby denial
LOS ANGLES (dailystar): Eddie Murphy has certainly had a successful…
Actress Mahira Khan faces criticism for supporting “Mera Jism Meri Marzi” slogan
F.P. Report KARACHI: Pakistani superstar Mahira Khan never shied away…
Dancing queen Nora Fatehi dances with kids on Dilbar song, video goes viral
F.P. Report KARACHI: Dancing queen Nora Fatehi left her fans…
King Khan’s intimate video with Katrina Kaif circulating on social media
F.P. Report KARACHI: Known actor Shah Rukh Khan’s intimate video…
Visual effects artist Christopher Ume reveals he made TikTok fakes with help from Cruise impersonator
Monitoring Desk Joining TikTok has become something of a trend…
Brightening outlook for theaters, New York cinemas reopen for their viewers
Monitoring Desk NEW YORK (AP) — After growing cobwebs for…
Inside Eddie Murphy’s family life – A-list lovers, prostitute shock and baby denial
LOS ANGLES (dailystar): Eddie Murphy has certainly had a successful…
Actress Mahira Khan faces criticism for supporting “Mera Jism Meri Marzi” slogan
F.P. Report KARACHI: Pakistani superstar Mahira Khan never shied away…
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
McAfee indicted in federal court over schemes that promoted cryptocurrency offerings on social media
Monitoring Desk John McAfee, the antivirus software pioneer whose former…
David Morris encounters rare optical illusion known as superior mirage while out on coastal stroll
Monitoring Desk There are only so many polite words that…
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission investigates Facebook for ‘systemic’ racial bias in hiring
Monitoring Desk A US agency investigating Facebook for racial bias in hiring…
Perseverance Mars rover’s first-drive review
Monitoring Desk Nasa’s Mars rover Perseverance has taken a short…
Big Tech’s research teams on shaky ground
CALIFORNIA (Axios): The research arms of Big Tech companies have…
Honda introduces advanced self-driving cars in Japan
Tokyo (AFP): Honda launched the world’s most advanced self-driving car…
McAfee indicted in federal court over schemes that promoted cryptocurrency offerings on social media
Monitoring Desk John McAfee, the antivirus software pioneer whose former…
David Morris encounters rare optical illusion known as superior mirage while out on coastal stroll
Monitoring Desk There are only so many polite words that…
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission investigates Facebook for ‘systemic’ racial bias in hiring
Monitoring Desk A US agency investigating Facebook for racial bias in hiring…
Perseverance Mars rover’s first-drive review
Monitoring Desk Nasa’s Mars rover Perseverance has taken a short…
Big Tech’s research teams on shaky ground
CALIFORNIA (Axios): The research arms of Big Tech companies have…
Honda introduces advanced self-driving cars in Japan
Tokyo (AFP): Honda launched the world’s most advanced self-driving car…
HEALTH
New study claims Brazil coronavirus variant can reinfect survivors
BRASILIA (Reuters): A coronavirus variant circulating in Brazil is likely…
Biden’s $1.9tn relief package struggles through Senate but majority leaders vow passage
Monitoring Desk A fiery speech and last-ditch effort by Bernie Sanders to…
Fix it: She wants to end Black fitness inequities
NEW YORK (Axios): Grace Fitness, a nonprofit fitness center in…
Where Colorado stands in COVID-19 battle
COLORADO (Axios): Colorado is approaching 6,000 deaths related to COVID-19…
Minneapolis girds for trial in George Floyd killing
MINNEAPOLIS (Axios): Downtown Minneapolis is locked down ahead of Monday’s…
India threatens to jail Facebook, WhatsApp & Twitter staff over refusal to wipe data that ‘undermines national security’ – reports
NEW DELHI (RT): Indian authorities have reportedly given an ultimatum…
Saaf Pani case: Shehbaz’s daughter, son-in-law declared absconders
LAHORE (APP): An accountability court on Saturday declared Imran Ali…
ATC records statements of 5 more witnesses in Motorway rape case
LAHORE (APP): An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday recorded statements…
Quaid mausoleum sanctity case: Court asks police to probe Maryam, Safdar
KARACHI (TLTP): A judicial magistrate on Saturday directed the senior…
Soft launching ceremony of Sindh Livestock Expo-2021 held
F.P. Report KARACHI: The soft launching ceremony of Sindh Livestock…
TRAVEL
A Dolphin Shaped Island in Amalfi Coast, Italy has a fascinating history to make it even more intriguing
Monitoring Desk No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you and this…
Belgian forest allows the visitors to cycle through the trees in an incredible elevated cycling path
Monitoring Desk A new public infrastructure project called Cycling Through the…
English travellers face fines and losing flights without new permit
LONDON (BBC): Anyone travelling overseas from England from Monday will…
GACA approves international flights at Saudi Arabia’s AlUla airport
RIYADH (Arabnews): Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)…
Australian street named after Pakistani city of Multan
F.P. Report MELBOURNE: Pakistan is known for its rich history…
Britons are racing to book holidays in Spain this summer
LONDON (Telegraph): Britons are racing to book holidays in Spain…
A Dolphin Shaped Island in Amalfi Coast, Italy has a fascinating history to make it even more intriguing
Monitoring Desk No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you and this…
Belgian forest allows the visitors to cycle through the trees in an incredible elevated cycling path
Monitoring Desk A new public infrastructure project called Cycling Through the…
English travellers face fines and losing flights without new permit
LONDON (BBC): Anyone travelling overseas from England from Monday will…
GACA approves international flights at Saudi Arabia’s AlUla airport
RIYADH (Arabnews): Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)…
Australian street named after Pakistani city of Multan
F.P. Report MELBOURNE: Pakistan is known for its rich history…
Britons are racing to book holidays in Spain this summer
LONDON (Telegraph): Britons are racing to book holidays in Spain…
ARTICLES
Biden must do more to deter Russian aggression and uphold global norms
Anthony Ruggiero & John Hardie The United States on Tuesday…
Approaching a risky 1.5°C global overshoot
Robert Hunziker A recent UN Asses-sment, as of Feb-ruary 26th…
Rotten theories about Turkey running amok in the Arab world
Yasin Aktay It may be new to the social media…
An economic showdown brews in the Gulf
Varsha Koduvayur Saudi Arabia is laying the foundations for another…
To manage tensions between Turkey and Greece, the US should look to history
Grady Wilson The long-running dispute between the United States’ NATO…
From PM down Tories reek of hypocrisy and double standards
Tommy Sheridan A High Court Judge has exposed Boris Johnson…
Biden must do more to deter Russian aggression and uphold global norms
Anthony Ruggiero & John Hardie The United States on Tuesday…
Approaching a risky 1.5°C global overshoot
Robert Hunziker A recent UN Asses-sment, as of Feb-ruary 26th…
Rotten theories about Turkey running amok in the Arab world
Yasin Aktay It may be new to the social media…
An economic showdown brews in the Gulf
Varsha Koduvayur Saudi Arabia is laying the foundations for another…
To manage tensions between Turkey and Greece, the US should look to history
Grady Wilson The long-running dispute between the United States’ NATO…
From PM down Tories reek of hypocrisy and double standards
Tommy Sheridan A High Court Judge has exposed Boris Johnson…
EDITORIAL
Ghani and new Zalmay’s plan
Recently, a senior US State Department official has confirmed discussions…
ICC and Israeli war crimes
International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has announced on…
Ghani and new Zalmay’s plan
Recently, a senior US State Department official has confirmed discussions…
ICC and Israeli war crimes
International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has announced on…
ARTS & LITERATURE
Countless Starlings making a shape of miraculous bird over Lough Ennell
Monitoring Desk After months of chasing starlings alongside his colleague…
Brenda Risquez’s embroidered portraits made with patches of color and stitches
Monitoring Desk Brenda Risquez is deliberate in her use of texture,…
Man-made, human-like beings in AI fiction: Frankenstein’s of the 21st Century
Monitoring Desk rtificial intelligence always seems to be about 30…
A second lost panel from the Black American artist Jacob Lawrence’s sweeping series Struggle has been located
Monitoring Desk Panel from Black American artist had not been…
Countless Starlings making a shape of miraculous bird over Lough Ennell
Monitoring Desk After months of chasing starlings alongside his colleague…
Brenda Risquez’s embroidered portraits made with patches of color and stitches
Monitoring Desk Brenda Risquez is deliberate in her use of texture,…
Man-made, human-like beings in AI fiction: Frankenstein’s of the 21st Century
Monitoring Desk rtificial intelligence always seems to be about 30…
A second lost panel from the Black American artist Jacob Lawrence’s sweeping series Struggle has been located
Monitoring Desk Panel from Black American artist had not been…
PICTURES TALK
KIDS CORNER
As restrictions ease at shelters for migrant children, CDC warns of COVID-19
Monitoring Desk The Biden administration on Friday directed facilities that…
A guilt-free children’s TV guide for quality content
Monitoring Desk There can be few parents who haven’t, in…
Where the next public schools will be built
WASHINGTON (Axios): CMS has 26 active construction projects. They range…
Kids’ declining interest in sports
WASHINGTON (Axios): 73% of parents with children in Generation Alpha…
Raya and the Last Dragon: an ambitious family film that will work for all ages
Monitoring Desk Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon,” available this…
Studies have shown that giving kids a break through play goes a long way to boost academic outcomes
Monitoring Desk Across the UK schools are again preparing for…
As restrictions ease at shelters for migrant children, CDC warns of COVID-19
Monitoring Desk The Biden administration on Friday directed facilities that…
A guilt-free children’s TV guide for quality content
Monitoring Desk There can be few parents who haven’t, in…
Where the next public schools will be built
WASHINGTON (Axios): CMS has 26 active construction projects. They range…
Kids’ declining interest in sports
WASHINGTON (Axios): 73% of parents with children in Generation Alpha…
Raya and the Last Dragon: an ambitious family film that will work for all ages
Monitoring Desk Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon,” available this…
Studies have shown that giving kids a break through play goes a long way to boost academic outcomes
Monitoring Desk Across the UK schools are again preparing for…
FOOD
23 million fully loaded 40-tonne trucks of wasted food feeds none but climate change, UN warns
Monitoring Desk More than 930 million tonnes of food sold…
UN claims nearly a fifth of all food reaching consumers wasted
NEW YORK (AFP): Seventeen percent of the food available to…
Concrete Jungle: a need of time rather than a utopian fantasy
Monitoring Desk Building flourishing farms in the heart of cities…
A new study has some answers to which fruit and vegetable should we eat in what proportions?
Monitoring Desk Name: Five-a-day. Age: Does it matter? I Just got Pfizered,…
23 million fully loaded 40-tonne trucks of wasted food feeds none but climate change, UN warns
Monitoring Desk More than 930 million tonnes of food sold…
UN claims nearly a fifth of all food reaching consumers wasted
NEW YORK (AFP): Seventeen percent of the food available to…
Concrete Jungle: a need of time rather than a utopian fantasy
Monitoring Desk Building flourishing farms in the heart of cities…
A new study has some answers to which fruit and vegetable should we eat in what proportions?
Monitoring Desk Name: Five-a-day. Age: Does it matter? I Just got Pfizered,…
ENVIRONMENT
Scientists pointing to green shoots of hope in unfolding catastrophes
Monitoring Desk They read like scenes from a disaster movie,…
After four years of devastation by Cyclone Winston, Fiji’s coral colonies are alive again
Monitoring Desk In the immediate aftermath of the strongest cyclone…
China’s five-year target is in line with previous trends and could mean greenhouse gas emissions continuing to rise
Monitoring Desk China has set out an economic blueprint for…
China’s emissions future remains out of focus
BEIJING (Axios): China’s highly anticipated 5-year plan revealed today provides…
Climate disasters prompt Australia’s first platypus refuge
MELBOURNE (AFP): The world’s first dedicated platypus refuge will be…
Tsunami warning after 6.9 quake strikes off New Zealand
AUCKLAND (AFP): New Zealanders were jolted awake by a 6.9-magnitude…
Scientists pointing to green shoots of hope in unfolding catastrophes
Monitoring Desk They read like scenes from a disaster movie,…
After four years of devastation by Cyclone Winston, Fiji’s coral colonies are alive again
Monitoring Desk In the immediate aftermath of the strongest cyclone…
China’s five-year target is in line with previous trends and could mean greenhouse gas emissions continuing to rise
Monitoring Desk China has set out an economic blueprint for…
China’s emissions future remains out of focus
BEIJING (Axios): China’s highly anticipated 5-year plan revealed today provides…
Climate disasters prompt Australia’s first platypus refuge
MELBOURNE (AFP): The world’s first dedicated platypus refuge will be…
Tsunami warning after 6.9 quake strikes off New Zealand
AUCKLAND (AFP): New Zealanders were jolted awake by a 6.9-magnitude…
e-GAMING
Eight-year-old Joseph: the youngest-ever professional Fortnite player
Monitoring Desk The highlight of most children’s eighth birthday is…
How the online gaming can be kept safe for the children?
Monitoring Desk With teenagers now using digital devices as part…
Reddit boss Steve Huffman says he supported the aims of controversial sub-Reddit WallStreetBets
Monitoring Desk A long-time fan of the group, he said…
Twin sister e-gamers become millionaires with their female-focused games
Monitoring Desk Twin sisters in Japan have become multi-millionaires after…
Eight-year-old Joseph: the youngest-ever professional Fortnite player
Monitoring Desk The highlight of most children’s eighth birthday is…
How the online gaming can be kept safe for the children?
Monitoring Desk With teenagers now using digital devices as part…
Reddit boss Steve Huffman says he supported the aims of controversial sub-Reddit WallStreetBets
Monitoring Desk A long-time fan of the group, he said…
Twin sister e-gamers become millionaires with their female-focused games
Monitoring Desk Twin sisters in Japan have become multi-millionaires after…