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Monday, September 15, 2025

Meet the iPhone 17: Apple’s Thinnest iPhone Yet

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 17 lineup, introducing the all-new iPhone Air — its thinnest model yet — alongside upgrades to the Pro and Pro Max. The range features MagSafe charging, improved cameras, brighter displays, and longer battery life, with pre-orders starting Sept. 12 and launch on Sept. 19.

Wife of Nepal’s former prime minister burnt alive

Nepal descends into chaos as violent Gen-Z-led protests, sparked by a social media ban, leave 19 dead and key political sites in flames. The wife of ex-Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal was killed, while Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned and fled the country.

Pakistan Faces Mass Surveillance and Shrinking Democratic Space, Amnesty Reports

Amnesty International warns that Pakistan is conducting mass surveillance through phone-tapping and a powerful internet firewall, threatening citizens’ privacy and democratic freedoms.

YouTuber Ducky Bhai sent to jail on judicial remand for two weeks

A local court in Lahore on Monday sent famed YouTuber Saadur Rehman, widely known as Ducky Bhai, to jail on judicial remand for 14 days in a case linked to the alleged promotion of online gambling and betting applications.

Red Sea cable cuts affects internet in Middle East, South Asia

Internet services across the Middle East and South Asia were disrupted after multiple undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea, slowing connectivity in countries including Pakistan, India, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

AI and iPhones likely stars of Apple event

Apple is set to unveil its iPhone 17 lineup on Tuesday, with enhanced artificial intelligence features expected to take center stage.

Nepal ends social media ban after deadly protests

Nepal rolled back its social media ban on Tuesday, a day after at least 19 people were killed in youth protests demanding that the government lift its restrictions and tackle corruption.

Israel says to act with ‘great force’ in Gaza City

Israel's military said on Tuesday that it will act with "great force" in Gaza City and told residents to leave as it stepped up its deadly assault on the Palestinian territory's largest urban centre.

Korean women target US military in landmark forced prostitution lawsuit

More than 100 South Korean women forced to work as prostitutes for US soldiers stationed in the country have filed a landmark lawsuit accusing Washington of abuse, their lawyers said Tuesday.

19 people killed in Nepal following social media ban

At least 19 people were killed and over 100 injured in Nepal after protests erupted against the government’s social media ban. The ban has now been lifted following fierce Gen Z–led demonstrations over corruption and lack of opportunities.

French government collapses

Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has been ousted by the National Assembly in a no-confidence vote

Supreme Court launches litigants facilitation cell for overseas Pakistanis

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has set up the Overseas Litigants Facilitation Cell (OLFC) to provide overseas Pakistanis direct digital access to justice. The cell will handle petitions, grievances, case updates, and certified orders, offering relief to millions of expatriates facing legal challenges, especially property disputes.