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President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

January 25, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Tech News

On Wednesday, a Washington court received a lawsuit from the United Arab Emirates and its strongman, alleging that they funded a “dark public relations” campaign that made up evidence connecting an American oil dealer to terrorist funding.

Hazim Nada, a trader, filed a complaint in the District of Columbia, claiming that the UAE funded Alp Services, a Swiss private intelligence organization, to “seriously damage” his business and image through a broad smear campaign beginning in 2017.

The purported effort against Nada, which was initially revealed by The New Yorker in 2017, sheds light on a burgeoning sector of what security experts refer to as “disinformation-for-hire” businesses, which propagate false narratives and sell influence operations to governments and other willing customers.

Six years ago, Hazim Nada fell victim to a shadowy campaign by the United Arab Emirates to destroy his profitable oil-trading company. Now he’s fighting back with a lawsuit that challenges what states can get away with outside their borders. https://t.co/rdoxkMKL0y
— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) January 24, 2024

The UAE, its President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, often known as MBZ, its national oil corporation ADNOC, Emirati authorities, and Alp Services are among the several parties that Nada is suing.

According to his attorneys, Nada is suing for $2.77 billion in damages related to the campaign that forced his commodities trading company, Lord Energy, into bankruptcy.

Through the Swiss private investigation company Alp Services, “the United Arab Emirates and some of its top officials managed, directed, and bankrolled a years-long ‘dark’ public relations campaign,” according to the lawsuit.

According to the complaint, the UAE and the Geneva-based Alp bribed “journalists” and a George Washington University professor, among others, to defame a number of persons, including Nada.

The complaint claimed that the Swiss company approached the UAE in 2017 and offered to deploy “offensive viral communications” to discredit Nada and dozens of other parties deemed to be antagonistic to the oil-rich Gulf state. The case was based on more than 8,000 documents that hackers had obtained from Alp’s internal computers.

The strategy was to cast doubt on Nada—who was born in Maryland, in the United States—by claiming that Lord Energy was a front organization for the Muslim Brotherhood.

Based on court files, audio recordings, and other documents reviewed by AFP, Alp boasted of its capacity to carry out “disinformation operations” on businesses and individuals, claiming that its clientele included affluent individuals and country governments.

Alp claimed to have bankrupted Lord Energy in less than two years in a conversation with a government official from the United Arab Emirates. Alp’s methods included impersonating Nada in order to get phone records and other sensitive information unlawfully.

According to the complaint, Lord Energy was targeted for elimination by ADNOC and the UAE because they perceived it as a significant financial threat.

The lawsuit claimed that “MBZ had ultimate approval authority over the enterprise’s disinformation operations.”

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Beijing Declares It Is Ready to Upgrade the CPEC

January 25, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Pakistan News

In order to modernize the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and hasten the development of an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared destiny in the new era, China has declared that it is prepared to collaborate with Pakistan.

In a related development, acting prime minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar stated that Pakistan is reaping the benefits of its early harvest projects and is still working with China to carry out the next phase of the CPEC.

“China stands ready to work with Pakistan to deliver on the important common understandings between the leaders of the two countries, deepen political mutual trust, and expand practical cooperation,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said in response to a question during a briefing on Wednesday.

Regarding the recent visit of Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong to Pakistan, he said that the minister met with Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani, President Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Kakar, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Army Staff, and Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong on January 20–22 to have a thorough discussion on issues of mutual interest and bilateral relations.

The spokesman went on to say that the Chinese minister and Foreign Secretary Syrus Sajjad Qazi co-chaired the fourth meeting of the CPEC Joint Working Group on International Cooperation and Coordination. He stated, “China and Pakistan are strategic cooperative partners that are weather-proof.”

Speaking in Islamabad, Prime Minister Kakar stated that Pakistan is reaping the benefits of its early harvest projects and is still working with China to carry out the next phase of the CPEC, having completed the first phase.

The first phase of the CPEC has already been completed, and its early harvest projects are helping us. We’ve moved onto the second stage. During his recent trip to Davos for the World Economic Forum, he was interviewed by CGTN and stated, “We do need more deliberations when it comes to the second phase.” The interview was broadcast on Wednesday by the Chinese news channel.

According to PM Kakar, aviation and road connectivity surrounding industrialization projects was necessary for the second phase of the CPEC.

نگران وزیرِ اعظم انوار الحق کاکڑ کا اپنے دورہءِ ڈیووس کے دوران چائنہ گلوبل ٹیلی ویژن نیٹ ورک CGTN کودیاگیاانٹرویو @anwaar_kakar https://t.co/7P5sRimeZB
— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) January 24, 2024

“Both sides are involved, and we have created a great deal of air, road, and other connecting corridors. The ecology that results from our commerce with one another benefits us,” he said.

Regarding the Chinese economy, the prime minister responded, “I am always optimistic about it,” when asked. Both 1.5 billion producers and 1.5 billion consumers exist. How can 1.5 billion people be divorced from 8 billion people? It must continue to be connected.

The caretaker administration promised on Wednesday, less than two weeks before its term ends, to come up with a strategy to pay off the massive circular debt in the gas and electricity industry.

Over Rs5.73 trillion was reportedly owed in circular debt (Rs 2.5 trillion for power and Rs 3 trillion for gas).

PM Kakar presided over a meeting and gave the relevant authorities instructions to create a workable, long-lasting plan to eliminate circular debt.

According to an official, the PM had previously voiced his displeasure with Discos’ subpar performance and had instructed the electricity division to provide a thorough plan with precise deadlines, roles, and objectives.

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Lamborghini And Tod’s Collaborate On The Ultimate Sneaker Collection

January 22, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

Recently, Tod’s and Lamborghini unveiled their first collection, combining the distinctive design cues and workmanship of these two venerable Italian companies.

The debut at Pitti Uomo, which was centered around two models, marked the beginning of a lengthy series of future collaborations between the two titans of design that will also comprise clothing and leather items. We are eager to see more based on the initial impression.

**Tod’s and Lamborghini Ultimate Sneaker Lineup**

The special collection, which features highly sought-after examples of quality and elegance, aspires to honor the distinctive craftsmanship and inventive travels of Italian firms. advancing the project by pushing the limits of Italian footwear and style with the two new styles.

The designs feature a streamlined sneaker and a reimagined Gommino from Tod’s.

As demonstrated in their MFW showcase a few days ago, Tod’s is known for their sneakers that combine saddlery, craftsmanship, premium materials, and an artisanal finish with a sporty design.

This makes the luxury car manufacturer a perfect match with their high-end design process and high-quality finish. A testimony to this is the newest collection of sneakers, which is available for both men and women.

The four color options of the new sneakers, which have a suede and smooth leather insert with the Lamborghini insignia shown on both sides, are a nod to Tod’s low-top sneakers. Compared to the loafers, they fit more loosely.

In the meanwhile, the latest iteration of the Gommino loafers emphasizes aerodynamics through the tubular band, drawing influence from the streamlined Lamborghini super sports vehicles.

Larger Tod’s rubber pebbles are included with the soles, which are designed with a focus on fusing practical demands with sophisticated appearance.

A model that takes pleasure in its mobility and design is created by hand-crafting the high-quality leather finishing to perfection. The vibrant color interpretations are once more influenced by the well-known Lamborghini color scheme, which features the traditional electric blue, lime green, and lemon yellow hues.

Tod's Sneaker Shoes — **Tod’s Sneaker Shoes**

The Stazione Leopolda in Florence served as the historic setting for the introduction of the unisex range of shoes and loafers, which took place during the renowned Pitti Uomo.

The shoes are a beautiful illustration of even more superb Italian workmanship and blended elements that result from this luxurious collaboration. We eagerly anticipate what this gathering of design ideals will bring to us in the near future.

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Miss America 2024 Is A US Air Force Lieutenant

January 18, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Fashion News

After defeating 50 other competitors in the national competition on Sunday, Madison Marsh, a 22-year-old second lieutenant in the United States Air Force and master’s student studying public policy at Harvard Kennedy School, became the first active-duty officer to be awarded Miss America 2024. Madison Marsh represents Colorado.

According to The Post, Marsh was the only Air Force officer serving on active duty to compete for the Miss America title prior to her triumph.

She said, “You can achieve anything,” in an interview posted on Miss America’s Instagram following her victory, as reported by People Magazine. The only person stopping you is yourself, and the sky is not the limit.”

In a message on X, the former name for Twitter, the U.S. Air Force honored Marsh’s accomplishment by calling her “our very own.”

There were 51 participants in the Miss America 2024 final in Florida, representing 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eleven of them, ten chosen by preliminary judges and one chosen by the general public, made it to the semi-final.

Following four tough stages that included a fitness runway walk, a “hot topics” conversation, a talent show, and an evening gown presentation, the semi-finalists were chosen to move on to the next level.

We invited these contenders to talk about what they wanted to achieve as Miss America.

In her discussion of “drugs in America,” Marsh brought up her mother’s battle with pancreatic cancer and the issues of terrorism, technology, nutrition, and climate change.
Marsh gave a spoken-word performance at the talent show on getting her pilot’s license when she was sixteen.

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Apple Overtakes Samsung After 12 Years As The World’s Best Smartphone Sales

January 17, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Tech News

After competitor Samsung’s 12-year reign as the top smartphone, evidence indicated that Apple’s iPhone has finally overtaken it as the best-selling smartphone globally.

Data from the International Data Corporation, which was made public on Monday, indicates that while Samsung sold 226.6 million handsets in 2023, the iPhone sold 234.6 million, taking the lead from the South Korean company.

According to IDC, Samsung has a 19.4% market share, while the US tech giant held a 20.1 percent share.

According to analysts from the widely followed market tracker, Apple’s growth may be attributed to the popularity of high-end products like the iPhone.

At Unpacked 2024, Samsung Will Introduce Its First “AI Phone”

January 17, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Tech News

With the launch of the AI-powered Galaxy S24 smartphone series, Samsung Electronics showcases its in-house generative AI, called Samsung Gauss, and its on-device AI, called Galaxy AI, which enables operation without an internet connection.

With additional AI services, an AI phone’s capabilities go beyond those of a standard smartphone. The “Galaxy Unpacked 2024” event is set to take place in the SAP Center in San Jose, California, on January 18 at three in the morning KST.

Samsung will highlight the Galaxy S24 series as the next-generation smartphone and highlight that it is the first AI phone during the event. The company is committed to using AI developments to get beyond smartphone constraints.

Prior to Unpacked, one of the noteworthy AI offerings was real-time call translation. With Samsung Gauss integrated into the Galaxy S24, the translation service hopes to provide real-time translation of the other person’s call, in contrast to other services like Never Papago or Genie Talk that needed installation of separate apps.

Even if the other person doesn’t have an AI phone, this functionality still functions flawlessly. In essence, users may converse with an interpreter concurrently by selecting to listen to the translated chat in voice or view it in real-time as text.

Galaxy AI is essential to improving camera features, such as still images and motion pictures. Like the Galaxy S23 Ultra before it, the Galaxy S24 Ultra has an optical zoom of 100 times.

However, customers may now enjoy an expanded 150x camera zoom, a 1.5-times boost, thanks to the incorporation of Galaxy AI. Galaxy AI uses software correction to digitally enhance photos taken with the 100x optical zoom, producing better-looking images.

For this reason, the U.S. branch of Samsung Electronics has posted on its website that “Zoom with Galaxy AI is coming.”

Additionally, Galaxy AI helps with video and photo editing. When a topic is positioned off-center, Galaxy AI automatically stretches the backdrop to bring the subject into focus.

Features like taking a fresh backdrop picture or offering editing spots for easy tweaks may be included, especially when working with unsteady images or silent films.

A tool for summarizing material on websites or news items is Galaxy AI. It gives preference to using well-known terms, idioms, and sentences that people frequently use when summarizing.

It can also translate English or Chinese idioms discovered in an article upon selection, and it can quickly identify the species of a plant when clicked in a photo.

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Blancpain x Swatch Launches ‘Ocean of Storms’ To The Scuba Fifty Range

January 10, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / World News

Another popular colorway has been introduced to the Blancpain x Swatch Fifty-Fifty collection, which includes the Scuba Fifty line. This January 11th is its releasing date.

The elusive high-low partnership between commercial Swiss watchmaker Swatch and luxury watchmaker Blancpain, which was first unveiled in September of last year, has made a strong case for the consumer market’s ravenous appetite for historically significant watch designs reinterpreted for the general public.

Meet “The Ocean of Storms,” the Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty.

Using the legendary history of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, the world’s first dive watch, as the foundation for their collaboration, the initial collection came in five distinct colorways.

Known as the “Scuba Fifty,” each watch was named after one of the five seas in the globe and had a subtle variation in design that was specific to the nautical theme they were intended to represent.

But since it will be the only one with a chic, monochromatic white-on-black colorway, the sixth edition could be the most sought-after of the lot.

**Blancpain x swatch scuba fifty the ocean of storms watch dial**

This mysterious interpretation of the Scuba Fifty, appropriately dubbed “The Ocean of Storms” in honor of the 2 million square kilometer Oceanus Procellarum “sea” on the Moon, is housed in the same Bioceramic casing as its predecessors.

This time, however, it sports a rotating bezel with contrasting white numbers and a black paint job.

Similarly, the watch dial is appropriately decorated in the same color palette, and it has elegantly been combined with glowing hour markings and orange highlights on the second hand’s tip and the depth rating.

The Ocean of Storms version will have a NATO canvas strap that matches the rest of the Scuba Fifty line and be powered by Swatch’s own SISTEM51 mechanical movement.
When it releases on January 11, 2024, for THB 14,700, be ready to fight for it in shops and online. Fortunately, there is no restriction on this release, so you may still purchase it when the supplies are refilled at a later time.

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Final Designs For Sony And Honda’s Electric Sedan Are Near

January 10, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

In 2024, Sony Honda Mobility will showcase a near-production Afeela prototype at CES.
In the beginning of 2022, Sony and Honda revealed their intention to collaborate, an improbable partnership.

2024 Sony Honda Mobility Afeela prototype — **2024 Sony Honda Mobility Afeela Prototype**

Since then, the two have founded a new business called Sony Honda Mobility, and the Afeela is their first vehicle.

The Consumer Electronics Shows of the previous year saw the EV’s baptism. A variant that is closer to manufacturing is on display at the 2024 CES.

2024 Sony Honda Mobility Afeela prototype Front

2024 Sony Honda Mobility Afeela prototype Tires — 2024 Sony Honda Mobility Afeela prototype Front

The Sony Honda Mobility Afeela may not have the most intriguing name, but it certainly has a unique appearance. The sleek electric car now has a spoiler lip and a slightly modified front bumper in addition to standard side mirrors in place of mirrors.

2024 Sony Honda Mobility Afeela prototype Side View

2024 Sony Honda Mobility Afeela prototype Tail lights — 2024 Sony Honda Mobility Afeela prototype Side View

The pillars appear thicker than on the prototype from the previous year, and the sweptback headlamps are shaped more curved than previously.

There’s a new component sticking out of the bumper and a black piece of trim put above the license plate on the back.

2024 Sony Honda Mobility Afeela prototype Dashboard

2024 Sony Honda Mobility Afeela prototype Interior View — 2024 Sony Honda Mobility Afeela prototype Dashboard

The year 2025 is when the Sony Honda Mobility firm is expected to launch order books.

Early 2026 is when deliveries to clients in North America are planned. Gran Turismo 7 will allow you to drive the Afeela in the meantime when it releases later this year.

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The $3,499 Vision Pro from Apple Has A Release Date At Last

January 10, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Tech News

According to Apple, the much-anticipated Vision Pro headset will be available for purchase in the US on February 2.

Although a debut date for the UK has not been announced, US buyers may pre-order the $3,499 (£2,749) mixed-reality device starting in mid-January.

It is the company’s first significant new product introduction since the 2015 debut of the Apple Watch.

In June 2023, the headgear was unveiled by the corporation following years of speculation throughout development.

However, problems have arisen since then. The Financial Times reports that Apple has cut its manufacturing estimates in half, from an expected one million devices in 2024 to only 400,000 units.

In addition to the release date, Apple said that the gadget would have 256GB of storage and made it clear that, in the case of an individual who is not able to utilize both eyes equally, the eye-tracking technology in the headset will be able to monitor one dominant eye.

Interestingly, though, the company is attempting to distinguish the headset from competing products by instructing developers to refer to their applications as “spatial computing” rather than “headgear.”

It stated in a blog post aimed at developers, “Don’t label your app experience as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), extended reality (XR), or mixed reality (MR).

Additionally, Apple has posted an online clip that appears to be an effort to replicate the excitement around the 2007 arrival of the iPhone and has characters from movies wearing helmets and goggles.

If it is effective, Apple may be able to generate new multibillion-dollar revenue streams. However, given that so many people worldwide struggle to pay for necessities, the expensive cost will probably confine this to the status of a toy for the wealthy.

The “mixed-reality” experience consists of digital stuff that is projected into your environment.

A single button on the upper right section of the headset has to be physically pressed in order for you to see the familiar app icons for iMessage, Photos, and Apple TV (more will appear as developers create them).

From that point on, everything revolves around gesture control. The headset detects your gaze, so when you look at an app, pinching your thumb and fingers together causes it to open.

A physical dial allows you to adjust the degree of immersion by increasing or decreasing the size of the object you’re viewing. It might take up the whole space or have the appearance of a TV screen pressed up against your wall.

However, regardless of your level of immersion, you may see someone walking in front of you in real life.

Nevertheless, if there was a problem during the demo, a representative from Apple would always warn us that it was still in its early stages and that any footage captured during the session could not be uploaded to the internet.

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Kim Kardashian’s Mobile Game Is Going Down

January 5, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Tech News

Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, the celebrity is closing down her popular smartphone game, which she released nearly ten years ago.

Players have been increasing their notoriety and moving up the social scale since 2014, realizing their A-list ambitions.

The 43-year-old made appearances in the game with her family members Kris Jenner and Khloé Kardashian.

Kim, however, told US magazine People that she would “forever be inspired” by the game’s community and confirmed the closure.

Hollywood was released by the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star in collaboration with mobile game company Glu.

Although it was a free-to-play game, users could buy K-stars, the in-game money, to advance in events, modeling, and dating.

“I’m so grateful from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has loved and played Kim Kardashian: Hollywood in the past 10 years,” she stated.

Although creating the game had “meant so much” to her, she stated that it was now “time to focus that energy into other passions”.

Though the game is no longer available in the Apple and Android app stores, users can continue to use its features till April 8th.

A countdown ticking down to the game’s closure has been added, according to recent pictures.

Hollywood apparently made more than $160 million after overcoming early skepticism after its premiere.

Gaming website Polygon recognized it as a paradigm for “mobile games unapologetically tailored toward young women” and included it among the top 100 games of the decade.

For further information, AAC has reached out to Kim Kardashian and Electronic Arts (EA), the company that purchased Glu Mobile.

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UAE Filed $2.8 Billion Lawsuit Against The US For “Dark PR” Misinformation

UAE Filed $2.8 Billion Lawsuit Against The US For “Dark PR” Misinformation

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Beijing Declares It Is Ready to Upgrade the CPEC

Beijing Declares It Is Ready to Upgrade the CPEC

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Lamborghini And Tod’s Collaborate On The Ultimate Sneaker Collection

Lamborghini And Tod’s Collaborate On The Ultimate Sneaker Collection

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Miss America 2024 Is A US Air Force Lieutenant

Miss America 2024 Is A US Air Force Lieutenant

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Apple Overtakes Samsung After 12 Years As The World’s Best Smartphone Sales

Apple Overtakes Samsung After 12 Years As The World’s Best Smartphone Sales

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At Unpacked 2024, Samsung Will Introduce Its First “AI Phone”

At Unpacked 2024, Samsung Will Introduce Its First “AI Phone”

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Blancpain x Swatch Launches ‘Ocean of Storms’ To The Scuba Fifty Range

Blancpain x Swatch Launches ‘Ocean of Storms’ To The Scuba Fifty Range

Meet “The Ocean of Storms,” the Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty.

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Final Designs For Sony And Honda’s Electric Sedan Are Near

Final Designs For Sony And Honda’s Electric Sedan Are Near

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The $3,499 Vision Pro from Apple Has A Release Date At Last

The $3,499 Vision Pro from Apple Has A Release Date At Last

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Kim Kardashian’s Mobile Game Is Going Down

Kim Kardashian’s Mobile Game Is Going Down

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