The Rumorist

10/06/2026

11/04/2026

US Vice President arrived in Islamabad on Saturday to participate in the “Islamabad Talks” aimed at promoting regional peace. He landed at Nur Khan Air Base and was received by senior Pakistani officials, including Ishaq Dar, Mohsin Raza Naqvi, and Army Chief Asim Munir.

Prime Minister met and welcomed the constructive engagement, expressing hope that the talks would lead to a lasting solution. Pakistan reiterated its role in facilitating dialogue between the parties involved.

The talks come during a temporary ceasefire in the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, brokered by Pakistan on April 8, creating an opening for diplomatic progress.

11/04/2026

A TikToker was shot dead by a security guard near Sakhi Hassan Chowrangi in Karachi’s North Nazimabad while filming a video at Sareena Mobile Market.

The police arrested the guard and initiated an investigation. continued. The guard then opened fire, killing him on the spot.

Police arrested the guard and started an investigation.

11/04/2026

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19/09/2025

Pakistan and Iran are moving closer to finalizing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) while also activating border markets to expand bilateral trade, aiming for a $10 billion target. During Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan’s recent visit to Tehran, both sides held extensive discussions on boosting trade volumes, upgrading infrastructure, and exploring barter trade mechanisms.

Currently, trade between the two countries stands at $3 billion, with Pakistan exporting rice, meat, and other goods to Iran. Officials also stressed the importance of enhancing connectivity and strengthening people-to-people exchanges. The Joint Economic Commission is expected to convene soon to address trade barriers, encourage private sector participation, and unlock new growth opportunities in the Pakistan-Iran economic corridor.

17/09/2025

Amazon announced on Wednesday that it will invest over $1 billion to raise wages and reduce health care expenses for its U.S.-based fulfillment and transportation employees. The move underscores the tech giant’s efforts to improve employee benefits and address rising living costs while strengthening its workforce retention strategy.

This investment comes as Amazon continues to face competition in the labor market and growing scrutiny over working conditions. By lowering health care costs and increasing pay, the company aims to ease financial pressures on employees and reinforce its position as a leading employer in the U.S. logistics and e-commerce sector.

12/09/2025

Microsoft (MSFT.O) has avoided a major EU antitrust fine by offering cheaper Office packages without Teams, the company’s chat and video app.

The concession follows a 2020 complaint from Slack (owned by Salesforce), which argued that bundling Teams with Office unfairly squeezed out competitors. The European Commission had been investigating whether Microsoft’s practices violated EU competition rules.

The move comes as EU regulators ramp up scrutiny of Big Tech dominance, sparking transatlantic friction with Washington.

03/09/2025

Facing a shrinking supply of U.S. dollars due to sanctions and reduced oil revenues, Venezuela’s government is increasingly permitting the use of dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies such as Tether (USDT) in private-sector currency exchanges, sources told Reuters.

The shift comes as Washington’s restrictions on Venezuelan oil exports limit hard currency inflows, even after Chevron received a restricted license to export oil without paying the government. To keep trade and local production moving, businesses can now exchange bolivars for USDT through select banks, provided they hold government-approved digital wallets.

Once received, companies can either resell the crypto or use it to pay suppliers at home and abroad. According to local research firm Ecoanalitica, Venezuela’s private sector bought around $119 million in crypto in July alone.

Meanwhile, the central bank injected $2 billion into currency markets in Jan–July, about 14% less than last year. Analysts warn that tighter U.S. restrictions on oil payments could shrink available dollars further, pushing Venezuela deeper into reliance on digital currencies.

01/09/2025

Eric Trump appeared in Tokyo on Monday to support Japanese bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet (3350.T) as it voted on a major capital-raising plan. The move underscores the Trump family’s growing involvement in international crypto ventures.

Trump, who became an adviser to Metaplanet in March, attended the company’s extraordinary shareholders’ meeting in Shibuya, following his recent appearance at the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong.

Shareholders approved a plan to issue up to 550 million new shares overseas, raising 130.3 billion yen ($884 million). The bulk of the funds will go toward purchasing additional bitcoin, expanding Metaplanet’s $2B holdings.

Neither Metaplanet nor Eric Trump’s representatives commented on his direct role in the meeting.

01/09/2025

Some of the World Liberty Financial ($WLFI) tokens tied to the Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture began trading Monday, according to the company. The tokens, part of a broader “decentralized finance” platform launched last year, were previously non-tradable and only granted voting rights on business decisions.

Following a July investor vote, $WLFI tokens are now listed on major exchanges including Binance, OKX, and Bybit, last priced at $0.3115 (CoinGecko). Early investors may sell up to 20% of their holdings.

Since launch, the Trump family has reportedly made around $500 million from the project, based on company terms, blockchain analysis, and disclosed deals. Trading could expand the token’s appeal, adding speculative value and generating fees for exchanges.

However, the venture has drawn criticism from lawmakers and ethics experts, who warn of potential conflicts of interest as Trump shapes U.S. crypto regulations. The White House maintains that his assets are held in a trust managed by his children.