Pakistan blocks five dating apps including Tinder and Grindr Pakistan blocks five dating apps including Tinder and Grindr KARACHI: Pakistan said on Tuesday it has blocked Tinder, Grindr and three other dating apps for not adhering to local laws, its latest move to curb online platforms deemed... KARACHI: Pakistan said on Tuesday it has blocked Tinder, Grindr and three other dating apps for not... Mobile & Apps 02 Sep, 2020
Facebook lifts block on pro-Biden ad, citing 'enforcement error' Facebook lifts block on pro-Biden ad, citing 'enforcement error' SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook Inc (FB.O) said on Monday it had erred in blocking a pro-Biden ad submitted by Democratic political action committee Priorities USA, after initially... SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook Inc (FB.O) said on Monday it had erred in blocking a pro-Biden ad submitted by... Mobile & Apps 01 Sep, 2020
AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine candidate begins late-stage US study AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine candidate begins late-stage US study AstraZeneca Plc said on Monday it has begun enrolling adults for a US-funded, 30,000-subject late-stage study of its high profile COVID-19 vaccine candidate. Trial... AstraZeneca Plc said on Monday it has begun enrolling adults for a US-funded, 30,000-subject... Mobile & Apps 01 Sep, 2020
Zuckerberg says Facebook's failure to remove militia page an 'operational mistake' Zuckerberg says Facebook's failure to remove militia page an 'operational mistake' Facebook Inc (FB.O) made an “operational mistake” in not acting sooner to remove a page for a militia group that posted a call to arms in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the... Facebook Inc (FB.O) made an “operational mistake” in not acting sooner to remove a page for a... Mobile & Apps 29 Aug, 2020
TikTok says it has not received a bid from Centricus and Triller TikTok says it has not received a bid from Centricus and Triller NEW YORK: Investment firm Centricus Asset Management Ltd and social media app Triller Inc have not submitted an offer for the TikTok assets that China’s ByteDance is... NEW YORK: Investment firm Centricus Asset Management Ltd and social media app Triller Inc have not... Mobile & Apps 29 Aug, 2020
Sinovac's coronavirus vaccine candidate approved for emergency use in China: source Sinovac's coronavirus vaccine candidate approved for emergency use in China: source BEIJING: Sinovac Biotech Ltd's coronavirus vaccine candidate CoronaVac was approved in July for emergency use as part of a programme in China to vaccinate high-risk... BEIJING: Sinovac Biotech Ltd's coronavirus vaccine candidate CoronaVac was approved in July for... Mobile & Apps 28 Aug, 2020
AstraZeneca starts trial of COVID-19 antibody treatment AstraZeneca starts trial of COVID-19 antibody treatment AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it had begun testing an antibody-based treatment for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19, with the first participants dosed, adding to... AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it had begun testing an antibody-based treatment for the prevention and... Mobile & Apps 25 Aug, 2020
Zoom glitches, briefly grinding US schools to a halt Zoom glitches, briefly grinding US schools to a halt NEW YORK: Teachers and parents got a brief glimpse of a new kind of pandemic-era nightmare Monday when Zoom — the video-conferencing service that powers everything from... NEW YORK: Teachers and parents got a brief glimpse of a new kind of pandemic-era nightmare Monday when... Mobile & Apps 25 Aug, 2020
Apple CEO Tim Cook is fulfilling another Steve Jobs vision Apple CEO Tim Cook is fulfilling another Steve Jobs vision BERKELEY: Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who died in 2011, was a tough act to follow. But Tim Cook seems to be doing so well at it that his eventual successor may also have... BERKELEY: Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who died in 2011, was a tough act to follow. But Tim Cook seems to... Mobile & Apps 25 Aug, 2020
TikTok to challenge Trump's executive order TikTok to challenge Trump's executive order TikTok said on Saturday it plans to file a lawsuit on Monday against President Donald Trump’s executive order prohibiting transactions with the popular short video app... TikTok said on Saturday it plans to file a lawsuit on Monday against President Donald Trump’s executive... Mobile & Apps 23 Aug, 2020
Singapore scientists find coronavirus variant with milder infections Singapore scientists find coronavirus variant with milder infections SINGAPORE: Researchers in Singapore have discovered a new variant of the COVID-19 coronavirus that causes milder infections, according to a study published in The... SINGAPORE: Researchers in Singapore have discovered a new variant of the COVID-19 coronavirus that... Mobile & Apps 21 Aug, 2020
Peru, Morocco to test China Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 3 trial Peru, Morocco to test China Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 3 trial BEIJING: Authorities in Peru and Morocco have approved Phase 3 clinical trials for a potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by China National Biotec Group (CNBG), the company... BEIJING: Authorities in Peru and Morocco have approved Phase 3 clinical trials for a potential COVID-19... Mobile & Apps 21 Aug, 2020
Facebook wins preliminary approval to settle facial recognition lawsuit Facebook wins preliminary approval to settle facial recognition lawsuit Facebook Inc (FB.O) won preliminary approval late on Wednesday from a federal court for settlement of a lawsuit that claimed it illegally collected and stored biometric... Facebook Inc (FB.O) won preliminary approval late on Wednesday from a federal court for settlement of a... Mobile & Apps 20 Aug, 2020
Trail of bubbles leads scientists to new coronavirus clue Trail of bubbles leads scientists to new coronavirus clue NEW YORK, AUGUST 19 A doctor checking comatose COVID-19 patients for signs of a stroke instead stumbled onto a new clue about how the virus may harm the lungs — thanks... NEW YORK, AUGUST 19 A doctor checking comatose COVID-19 patients for signs of a stroke instead... Mobile & Apps 20 Aug, 2020
Study links COVID-19 to rise in childhood type 1 diabetes Study links COVID-19 to rise in childhood type 1 diabetes LONDON: Cases of type 1 diabetes among children in a small UK study almost doubled during the peak of Britain's COVID-19 epidemic, suggesting a possible link between... LONDON: Cases of type 1 diabetes among children in a small UK study almost doubled during the peak of... Mobile & Apps 18 Aug, 2020
Infectious COVID-19 mutation may be "a good thing", says disease expert Infectious COVID-19 mutation may be "a good thing", says disease expert SINGAPORE: A mutation of the novel coronavirus increasingly common throughout Europe and recently detected in Malaysia may be more infectious but appears less deadly,... SINGAPORE: A mutation of the novel coronavirus increasingly common throughout Europe and recently... Mobile & Apps 18 Aug, 2020
Mystery of the dimming of massive star Betelgeuse explained Mystery of the dimming of massive star Betelgeuse explained WASHINGTON: Astronomers have determined the cause of the dramatic dimming observed last year and earlier this year of one of the brightest stars in the night sky, a... WASHINGTON: Astronomers have determined the cause of the dramatic dimming observed last year and earlier... Mobile & Apps 16 Aug, 2020
Facebook bashes Apple for refusing to waive commission fees, seizing on backlash Facebook bashes Apple for refusing to waive commission fees, seizing on backlash Facebook Inc (FB.O) said on Friday that Apple Inc (AAPL.O) had declined its request to waive a 30% commission fee the iPhone maker charges apps listed on iOS devices,... Facebook Inc (FB.O) said on Friday that Apple Inc (AAPL.O) had declined its request to waive a 30%... Mobile & Apps 15 Aug, 2020
Study hints, can't prove, survivor plasma fights COVID-19 Study hints, can't prove, survivor plasma fights COVID-19 Mayo Clinic researchers reported a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover, but it’s not proof and some experts worry if, amid... Mayo Clinic researchers reported a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other... Mobile & Apps 15 Aug, 2020
Great Perseid meteor shower is here but will the weather play a spoilsport? Great Perseid meteor shower is here but will the weather play a spoilsport? KATHMANDU: Not only did the weather play a spoilsport during the great celestial show, as Perseid meteor showers were on peak, this year the moon phase (last quarter) too... KATHMANDU: Not only did the weather play a spoilsport during the great celestial show, as Perseid meteor... Mobile & Apps 13 Aug, 2020
Nepal 350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report.
Environment UN report flags gender inequality in global water access A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
Business Proton e.MAS launches three-day exchange scheme in Kathmandu Proton e.MAS has announced a three-day ‘Sales and Exchange for Excellence’ scheme in Kathmandu, offering customers an opportunity to trade in old vehicles at higher-than-market valuations.
Business Ramesh Corp marks 6th Founder's Day with employee carnival Ramesh Corp celebrated its sixth Founder’s Day with a carnival-style event at Godawari Village Resort, bringing together employees in a day-long programme focused on unity and shared purpose.
Environment Cloudy skies, rain and storms likely across country this afternoon and evening With much of the day already underway, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the remaining hours, with rain, thunderstorms and windstorms likely in several parts of the country.
Nepal BP Highway obstructed; vehicles put on hold The BP Highway has been obstructed since this morning following the rise in water level in the Kavrepalanchowk Roshi region due to incessant rain.
Kathmandu Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration.
Nepal Traffic halted on Narayangadh–Butwal section due to slippery road Vehicular movement along the Narayangadh–Butwal road section has been disrupted after rainfall turned parts of the highway muddy and slippery.
Nepal Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated nationwide with joy, festivity The Muslim community across Nepal is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today with prayers, greetings and festive gatherings, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
