mp Pakistanis make 20m daily attempts to 'access explicit websites' via VPNs By www.geo.tv Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:44:00 +0500 The picture shows a person using VPN on mobile phone. — Canva/FilePTA blocks over 844,000 websites, more than 100,000 URLs for explicit content.Unregistered VPNs cited as security risks; PTA accelerates VPN registration.Complaints of slow VPN speeds rise as PTA restricts unauthorised... Full Article
mp Champions Trophy: ICC cancels 'launch' event in Lahore amid schedule dilemma By www.geo.tv Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:21:00 +0500 India´s and Pakistan´s players arrive for the Asia Cup 2023 ODI cricket match between India and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on September 2, 2023. — AFPThe International Cricket Council has cancelled an event, reportedly related to... Full Article
mp Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan to adopt tough stance on sporting ties with India By www.geo.tv Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 20:02:00 +0500 Pakistan's players celebrate after the dismissal of Nepal´s Gulsan Jha during the Asia Cup 2023 cricket match between Pakistan and Nepal at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan. — AFP/File Pakistan prepared to withdraw from playing in India: source. Says the ICC... Full Article
mp Pakistan's undefeated baseball team wins Arab Classic Dubai 2024 championship By www.geo.tv Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:22:00 +0500 An undated image shows Pakistan's baseball team poses with national flag Arab Classic Dubai 2024 championship. — APP/FileDUBAI: Pakistan’s baseball team clinched the Arab Classic Dubai 2024 championship as the team trampled the hosts United Arab Emirates with an... Full Article
mp PCB to 'nudge' ICC after India 'refuse' to play Champions Trophy in Pakistan By www.geo.tv Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:33:00 +0500 A view of the PCB building in Lahore. — AFP/FilePCB to formally address ICC on India’s refusal to play in Pakistan.Pakistan rejects hybrid model, insists all matches be in Pakistan.Govt adopts tough stance, won’t play India unless they agree to visit. Full Article
mp India denies visas to most Pakistan players for Scrabble competitions By www.geo.tv Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:56:00 +0500 Affan Salman holding up Pakistani flag while celebrating his victory in the World Youth Scrabble Championship 2024. — Geo Super/FileThe Indian High Commission has refused to issue visas to most Pakistani players, preventing the defending champions from participating in the... Full Article
mp Champions Trophy: PCB taps ICC, seeks India's reasons for not travelling to Pakistan By www.geo.tv Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0500 Pakistan Cricket Board headquarters in Lahore. — PCB websitePCB ready to withdraw from playing in ICC events in India: sources.Board determined to reject "hybrid model" for Champions Trophy.Pakistan will host mega-tournament in February-March next year.LAHORE: The... Full Article
mp ICC launches 'new visual identity' for Champions Trophy By www.geo.tv Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:05:00 +0500 An undated picture of ICC Champions Trophy. — ICC KARACHI: The International Cricket Council has revealed a new visual identity for the upcoming men’s and women’s Champions Trophy events, marking the return of the prestigious tournament after a... Full Article
mp Item added to the database: 40701 Ballerina & Nutcracker Scene By brickset.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:25:00 GMT A new item has been added to the database: 40701 Ballerina & Nutcracker Scene.© 2024 Brickset.com. Republication prohibited without prior permission. Full Article
mp Frost & Sullivan names TomTom Telematics as 'Fleet Telematics Company of the Year' By investors.tomtom.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 13:30:00 GMT Frost & Sullivan names TomTom Telematics as 'Fleet Telematics Company of the Year' Full Article
mp TomTom & Nuon Solar Team join forces to create intelligent solar car By investors.tomtom.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 13:30:00 GMT TomTom & Nuon Solar Team join forces to create intelligent solar car Full Article
mp Kevin Costner lauds Liz Cheney despite Trump win: 'We should applaud her. We should protect her' By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:58:45 -0500 Kevin Costner applauded former Rep. Liz Cheney and said the Wyoming Republican should be applauded rather than threatened. Full Article
mp Pachman at 100: Czech writer's impact on chess still being felt By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:10:19 -0500 The debate over the principles of sound chess play has been an enjoyable conversation that's been going on for centuries. A civilized and essential voice in the debate was Czech-German GM and author Ludek Pachman, born 100 years ago this year. Full Article
mp San Jose State volleyball assistant coach exits after reportedly filing transgender complaint By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 12:24:44 -0500 A San Jose State University women's volleyball assistant coach has left the team after reportedly filing a Title IX complaint about the squad's male-to-female transgender player. Full Article
mp NCAA lifts eligibility ban in allowing Canadian Hockey League players to compete at U.S. colleges By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:11:57 -0500 The NCAA Division I Council on Thursday approved a rule allowing players with Canadian Hockey League experience to compete at U.S. colleges starting next season, a landmark decision that has the potential of shaking up the NHL's two largest sources of developmental talent. Full Article
mp Self-driving cars post liability questions as companies expand By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:42:42 -0400 Self-driving cars have the potential to dramatically change transportation, but collisions between humans and autonomous vehicles pose complicated legal challenges. Full Article
mp Musk's xAI in funding talks to value the company at $40 billion By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:04:00 -0400 Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI is reportedly engaged in funding talks that could see the company secure a $40 billion valuation. Full Article
mp G League's McClung repeats as NBA Slam Dunk champion with slam over O'Neal By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Feb 2024 10:10:31 -0500 Mac McClung sealed back-to-back NBA Slam Dunk contest titles on Saturday night. His final dunk, a reverse slam over 7-foot-1-inch Shaquille O'Neal, earned a perfect score from the judges. Full Article
mp Hall of Famer Mutombo had a major impact far beyond basketball By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:55:08 -0400 The finger wag. The enormous smile. The unmistakable voice. Dikembe Mutombo played defense at a level and with a flair that few others in basketball history ever possessed, all among the many reasons why he's immortalized in the Hall of Fame. Full Article
mp Babydog hits the campaign trail -- accompanied by West Virginia's Gov. Justice By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Oct 2024 17:24:13 -0400 Here's a campaign event of note, set for Monday in the great state of Pennsylvania and featuring a lovely and personable pooch. "Join West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and Babydog for food and fellowship at a Team Trump Road Trip Event in Erie, Pennsylvania," the Trump campaign noted Sunday in the briefest of brief written notices. Full Article
mp Trump keeps up pace in last stretch before election By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:06:29 -0400 So the countdown continues on the presidential election, now just days away and looming large on the calendar. As is his habit, former president Donald Trump is on the road and eager to reach out to voters. He begins his journey at a voter rally in Traverse City, Michigan, on Friday followed by rallies in Novi, Michigan and State College, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Full Article
mp Buzz Aldrin backing Donald Trump for president By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:53:42 -0400 Buzz Aldrin -- the NASA hero who took the world's first successful spacewalk and set foot on the moon in 1969 -- has endorsed former President Donald Trump's quest for the White House. Full Article
mp Trump victory gives press scores of new headline fodder By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:46:52 -0500 Though the presidential election has come and gone, press coverage of the momentous event continues. The news media can't get enough. They continue to offer a spectrum of reactions to Donald Trump's victory in the national election on Tuesday -- a story that continues to evolve. Full Article
mp Melania Trump's autobiography remains atop Amazon's list of bestsellers By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 16:56:13 -0500 It is of note that incoming first lady Melania Trump's autobiography remains No. 1 on Amazon's "most sold" bestseller list. Her book -- which was published Oct. 8 by Skyhorse -- has also reached No. 1 in the categories of memoirs, political leader biographies and -- interestingly enough -- in traveler and explorer biographies. Full Article
mp Hachette-employee group denounces addition of conservative imprint By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:44:36 -0500 Ideological disagreements have expanded into the publishing realm. A group of employees at Hachette Book Group have sent a letter to the management of their company condemning the forthcoming launch of Basic Liberty, a new imprint meant for conservative readers. Full Article
mp China ramps up aggressive action against Philippine supply boats By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:23:00 -0400 China's coast guard this week took the most aggressive action to date against Philippine supply boats attempting to provide goods to a grounded navy vessel at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. Full Article
mp China, Russia target Pentagon agency with disinformation campaign By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:07:18 -0400 China and Russia have joined forces in an aggressive disinformation campaign involving both covert and overt operations designed to discredit a key Pentagon agency. Full Article
mp Trump team to weigh national security picks By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:42:59 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump's victory in Tuesday's presidential contest sets in motion the selection of key officials for a forthcoming administration through a transition team headed by some of his family and key supporters, including selections for a number of key senior national security positions. Full Article
mp Catholics swung to Trump this election cycle By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:26:15 -0500 Catholic voters said "yes" to Donald Trump in Tuesday's election, giving the Republican a 10-point jump from 2020 to 2024. Full Article
mp March for Life congratulates Trump, describes agenda for presidency By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:39:31 -0500 "We congratulate President Donald Trump on his victory in the 2024 Presidential Election. The defeat of Vice President Harris represents a clear rejection of the extreme abortion agenda that she placed at the center of her campaign," said Jeanne Mancini, president of March for Life. Full Article
mp As U.S. Catholic bishops meet, Trump looms over their work on abortion and immigration By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:55:46 -0500 As U.S. Catholic bishops gather for their annual fall meeting this week in Baltimore, the specter of President-elect Donald Trump's resounding victory will hang over the proceedings. Full Article
mp Aston Villa gives away bizarre penalty for handball to gift Club Brugge the lead in Champions League By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:34:14 -0500 Aston Villa gave away an unusual penalty for handball in its Champions League game against Club Brugge on Wednesday when defender Tyrone Mings picked the ball up after receiving a short goal kick from goalkeeper Emi Martinez early in the second half. Full Article
mp Salzburg win in Champions League is 1st in eight games for Red Bull teams Jurgen Klopp will join By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:04:38 -0500 The Red Bull family of soccer clubs that will soon be overseen by Jurgen Klopp finally got a first win in the Champions League on Wednesday. Full Article
mp Attacks on Israeli soccer fans in the Netherlands prompts prime minister to cancel climate trip By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 12:23:30 -0500 Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof on Saturday canceled a trip to United Nations climate talks in Azerbaijan so that he can stay in the Netherlands to deal with the fallout from assaults on fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer team in Amsterdam that authorities condemned as antisemitic. Full Article
mp Foreign minister disputes U.S. accusations of Iranian plot to kill Trump By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:04:32 -0500 Iran's foreign minister is denying the U.S. Justice Department's accusation that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was behind an effort to kill President-elect Donald Trump. Full Article
mp Trump asks Rep. Mike Waltz, China hawk, to be his national security adviser By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:41:24 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump has asked U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz, a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran, to be his national security adviser, a person familiar with the matter said Monday. Full Article
mp A pair of Trump officials have defended family separation and ramped-up deportations By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:24:11 -0500 Donald Trump's first picks for immigration policy jobs spent the last four years angling for this moment. Full Article
mp Trump to pick Gov. Kristi Noem to lead Homeland Security By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:47:41 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump is expected to select South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security, naming a loyal ally to carry out his border security and deportation plans. Full Article
mp Wall Street drifts as the Trump trade cools By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:48:58 -0500 U.S. stocks are drifting Tuesday as some momentum comes out of the torrid "Trump trade" that swept Wall Street following Donald Trump's presidential victory. Full Article
mp ExxonMobil chief urges Trump to remain in Paris climate deal By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:09:00 -0500 The chief of ExxonMobil is pressing President-elect Donald Trump to stay in the Paris accord on climate, saying another withdrawal would confuse investors. Full Article
mp Capitals reunite with forward Lars Eller 6 years after Stanley Cup triumph By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:43:51 -0500 The Washington Capitals traded a 2027 third-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick to the rival Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Lars Eller, the team announced on Tuesday. Full Article
mp Sofia Kenin, former Australian Open champion, advances to the WTA tournament final in Tokyo By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 03:03:33 -0400 Former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin has advanced to the final of the Pan Pacific Open with a 6-4, 6-4 win over ninth-seeded Katie Boulter on Saturday. Full Article
mp Shelton beats Fils and lines up Mpetshi Perricard in the Swiss Indoors final By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 13:54:02 -0400 Ben Shelton beat his doubles partner Arthur Fils at the Swiss Indoors on Saturday and will face another Frenchman, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, in the final. Full Article
mp Zverev beats former champion Rune to set up Paris Masters final against Khachanov or Humbert By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 11:16:47 -0400 Alexander Zverev reached the Paris Masters final for the second time after beating former champion Holger Rune 6-3, 7-6 (4) on Saturday. Full Article
mp Fritz frustrates Medvedev and the Russian loses his temper at the ATP Finals By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:07:51 -0500 U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz benefitted from a questionable serving decision by Daniil Medvedev and frustrated his opponent so much that the Russian broke his racket and was docked a point in a 6-4, 6-3 victory for the American in the opening match of the ATP Finals on Sunday. Full Article
mp Fritz frustrates Medvedev and the Russian loses his temper at the ATP Finals. Sinner beats De Minaur By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 17:06:52 -0500 U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz frustrated Daniil Medvedev to the point that the Russian smashed his racket and was docked a point in a 6-4, 6-3 victory for the American in the opening match of the ATP Finals on Sunday. Full Article
mp Medvedev has to 'block the noise' after temper tantrum and moves back into contention at ATP Finals By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:45:48 -0500 Daniil Medvedev was able to "block the noise" following a temper tantrum in his previous match and moved back into contention at the ATP Finals with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Alex de Minaur on Tuesday. Full Article
mp Kentucky factory explosion kills two employees and damages the surrounding neighborhood By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:00:54 -0500 Two employees have died following an explosion at a Louisville, Kentucky, factory that caused a partial collapse of the building and blew out windows in nearby homes and businesses, the company said Wednesday. Full Article
mp Trump's economic agenda for his second term is clouding the outlook for mortgage rates By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:29:41 -0500 Donald Trump's election win is clouding the outlook for mortgage rates even before he gets back to the White House. Full Article
mp Mayor downplays election unrest worries, but D.C. businesses, federal properties amp up security By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:50:58 -0500 D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said there are "no credible threats" to the District ahead of Tuesday's presidential election, despite several downtown businesses boarding up their buildings and the White House and other federal properties erecting climb-proof fencing along their perimeters. Full Article