EU firms lash out at new net privacy rules
Paris: Dozens of European media, telecom and internet firms criticised Wednesday the EU’s new online privacy rules, saying they will effectively hand US tech giants even greater power over user data.
Russian plane crash in Syria kills 39
Beirut: A Russian military cargo has plane crashed near an air base in Syria, killing all 39 Russian servicemen on board in a blow to Russian operations in Syria.
‘hush agreement’:
Porn Star sues Trump
Washington: Adult film star Stormy Daniels has reportedly filed a lawsuit against US President Donald Trump alleging he never signed a “hush agreement” to keep quiet about their rumoured affair.
Pak court says ‘no’ to arresting Hafiz
lahore: The lahore High Court on Wednesday directed the Pakistan and Punjab Governments not to arrest or put Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief and 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed under house arrest until further orders.
Saudi Crown Prince to begin UK visit
london: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set begin a three-day visit to the UK on Wednesday, with the ruling Conservative Party and royal family rolling out the red carpet for him.
Bhandari to get second term as Nepal Prez
Kathmandu: Incumbent President Bidhya Devi Bhandari will be re-elected as Nepal’s Head of State as the ruling party CPN-UMl has decided to back her candidacy for the post.
‘Dog-speak’ can boost bonding with pets
london: If you want to develop a good bonding with your pooches, try “dog-speak”. The way you speak to your canine friends may be important in building relationship, similar to the way that ‘baby-talk’ is to bonding between a baby and an adult, researchers suggest.