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18/04/2024

Emergency workers tried to clear waterclogged roads and people assessed the damage to homes and businesses on Thursday after a rare and epic rainstorm swamped the United Arab Emirates.

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Astronomers have discovered the largest stellar black hole in the Milky Way, named Gaia BH3. It has a mass 33 times that of the Sun and was found by the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission. Gaia’s precise telescope measurements revealed this black hole, which is far more massive than other stellar black holes in our galaxy. The discovery is a remarkable event in scientific research, as such high-mass black holes are rarely found nearby. BH3 emits no X-rays due to its distance from its companion star, making it challenging to detect.

18/04/2024

Google recently terminated 28 employees who participated in protests against the company’s cloud contract with the Israeli government. The protesting employees disrupted work at unspecified office locations, leading to their termination. Google maintains that the contract is not related to sensitive or military workloads, but the protesting faction claims it supports the development of military tools by the Israeli government. This incident echoes previous protests at Google, including the successful push to shelve a contract with the US military in 2018.

17/04/2024

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has recently captured a mesmerizing image of a nebula far beyond our Milky Way galaxy. Named N79, this celestial wonder lies 1630 light years away and is actively birthing thousands of stars—an uncharted territory for astronomers. The interstellar scene, adorned with yellow, orange, and blue ribbons of light, appears both hypnotic and majestic. The image primarily focuses on three giant complexes of cold atomic gas called molecular clouds within N79. Notably, N79 is the younger sibling of the Tarantula Nebula, forming stars at twice the rate of its older counterpart. The JWST’s Mid-InfraRed Instrument (MIRI) allowed astronomers to peer deep into this star-forming region, revealing glowing gas, dust, and embedded baby stars.

17/04/2024

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has recently captured a mesmerizing image of a nebula far beyond our Milky Way galaxy. Named N79, this celestial wonder lies 1630 light years away and is actively birthing thousands of stars—an uncharted territory for astronomers. The interstellar scene, adorned with yellow, orange, and blue ribbons of light, appears both hypnotic and majestic. The image primarily focuses on three giant complexes of cold atomic gas called molecular clouds within N79. Notably, N79 is the younger sibling of the Tarantula Nebula, forming stars at twice the rate of its older counterpart. The JWST’s Mid-InfraRed Instrument (MIRI) allowed astronomers to peer deep into this star-forming region, revealing glowing gas, dust, and embedded baby stars.

17/04/2024

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called chat filters. These filters allow you to organize your chat list based on specific criteria. There are three filter options:

All: Displays all your chats.
Unread: Shows only chats with unread messages.
Groups: Filters group chats and subgroups of communities.
The goal is to make finding the right conversation quicker and more seamless. With chat filters, you’ll spend less time scrolling through your chat list. The feature is rolling out gradually and will be available to all WhatsApp users in the coming weeks.

17/04/2024

Australian police have declared the knife attack on an Assyrian church bishop and followers in Sydney as a terrorist act motivated by suspected religious extremism. During a service live-streamed on Monday, a man lunged at Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel of the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church, wounding at least four people. Clashes erupted outside the church between police and angry followers who demanded the attacker be handed over. The attacker was arrested, and police believe he acted alone. This incident follows another stabbing attack in Sydney just three days prior. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized that there is no place in Australia for violent extremism.

17/04/2024

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle given serious warning ahead of Netflix shows launch”:

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have been cautioned by Netflix as their new shows for the streaming giant are set to debut. The couple’s $100 million Netflix deal, which runs until early 2025, comes with expectations. While Harry will focus on a show about his favorite sport, polo, Meghan’s show will delve into lifestyle elements like gardening and cooking. However, Netflix is reportedly keen on getting its “pound of flesh” from the royal couple. Royal expert Michael Cole emphasized that they’ll need to “sing for their supper” to meet the streaming service’s demands1.

In summary, Harry and Meghan face high expectations as they venture into the world of streaming content, with Netflix expecting substantial returns on their lucrative deal1.

16/04/2024

Iran’s unprecedented overnight attack on Israel has been “foiled,” according to the Israeli military. In response to a deadly airstrike on its Damascus consular annexe earlier this month, Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles on Israel. The United States and allies assisted in intercepting these attacks. Israel reported at least 12 injuries, including a 7-year-old, and minor damage to an air base. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) carried out extensive retaliatory drone and missile strikes, part of what they called Operation ‘True Promise.’ The attack was in retaliation for the airstrike that killed seven Guards, two of them generals. The situation remains tense as Iran warns Israel not to respond further

16/04/2024

Title: Saudi Team in Pakistan to Hold Investment Talks

Content: A Saudi delegation, led by Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, has arrived in Pakistan for a two-day visit. The purpose of their visit is to lay the groundwork for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s upcoming visit. The negotiations will focus on areas such as energy, defense, and information technology (IT). Saudi Arabia is considering boosting its investments in Pakistan’s economy to $10 billion, and there are discussions about increasing the ceiling on deposits into the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) by an additional $2 billion, bringing it to a total of $5 billion.

16/04/2024

Title: Pakistani-Australian Woman Complains About Customs Delay to Prime Minister

Content: A Pakistani-Australian woman wrote a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, expressing her frustration about customs officials shutting down the Green Channel for foreign passengers at the Karachi airport. She reported having to stand at the customs counter for hours, which caused inconvenience and delays.

28/03/2024

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday continued its bullish momentum as it extended gains from the previous session, primarily fuelled by a surge in stock valuations in oil and banking sectors.

28/03/2024

27-year-old model Rumy Alqahtani is set to make history by representing Saudi Arabia at the prestigious Miss Universe pageant for the very first time, the Khaleej Times reported.

28/03/2024

A container ship smashed into a four-lane bridge in the US port of Baltimore in darkness on Tuesday, causing it to collapse and sending cars and people plunging into the river below.

28/03/2024

The board of directors of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has approved the government’s plan to privatise the national flag carrier ahead of the country securing a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan programme, estimating to fetch $250-300 million through the sell-off likely to a Middle Eastern country.

28/03/2024

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has warned that the country’s entire energy supply chain may get disrupted as circular debt is uncontrollably rising in sales of liquefied natural gas (LNG).

28/03/2024

Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal directed the authorities concerned on Tuesday to expedite the construction work on the Gwadar Power Plant. The minister issued these directives while chairing a meeting to review the progress of the Gwadar Power Plant. The meeting was attended by ministry officials, the Managing Director of the Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB), the Chinese Minister-Counsellor Yang Guangyuan, and other relevant stakeholders, as per a news release.

28/03/2024

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday announced that the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) would bear all the medical expenses of a minor girl who suffered burn injuries when she was exposed to a power-related mishap in a locality of Hassan Abdal.

28/03/2024

The Chinese embassy and consulates general in Pakistan strongly condemned this terrorist attack on the Dasu Hydropower Project personnel in Besham in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday and urged Pakistani authorities to thoroughly investigate the incident and severely punish perpetrators.

28/03/2024

There is a looming threat of a waterfall shortfall in the coming summer as the shortage may hit 25% in April and May, with the crisis becoming severe in the month of June.

28/03/2024

A recent statement made by a religious scholar on a television show regarding the portrayal of nikkah (marriage) in dramas has sparked a heated debate on social media platforms. According to the scholar, if two actors enact a scene of nikkah in a drama, their marriage would be deemed valid in reality.

The assertion made by the religious scholar has stirred widespread controversy, with individuals from the entertainment industry and social media influencers weighing in on the matter. Notably, model and actor Nadia Hussain took to her Instagram to express her concerns regarding the declaration.

28/03/2024

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Institute of Human Development (IHD) jointly published the India Employment Report 2024, highlighting the dire situation of youth unemployment in India.
Nearly 83% of the unemployed population in India belongs to the youth demographic.
The proportion of educated youth among the unemployed has nearly doubled from 35.2% in 2000 to 65.7% in 2022.
Dropout rates remain high after secondary education, especially in poorer states and among marginalized groups, contributing to the unemployment crisis.
Despite improvements in employment indicators between 2000 and 2018, challenges persist, with wage stagnation, regional disparities, and a slow transition away from agricultural employment.
Informal employment constitutes nearly 90% of the workforce, and the share of regular employment has declined after 2018.
Skill deficit and gender disparities hinder youth employment, with a significant portion lacking basic digital literacy skills and young women facing challenges in securing employment.
Social inequalities persist, particularly affecting Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, despite improvements in educational attainment.

28/03/2024

In a powerful display of empathy and solidarity, fans of the globally acclaimed K-pop group BTS have once again stepped up to support humanitarian efforts, this time directing their efforts towards aiding Palestinians amidst the ongoing war perpetrated by Israel.

With over one million Palestinian civilians seeking refuge in the southern Gaza city of Rafah amidst Israel's relentless attacks, the situation remains dire, prompting fears of a looming catastrophe. Amidst the turmoil, the unwavering support from BTS fans, known as the BTS ARMY, aims to provide a beacon of hope for Palestinians enduring the horrors of war, as per Hindustan Times.

28/03/2024

Six killed in a su***de attack targeting Chinese engineers working on a dam project in northwest Pakistan. The attack occurred in Dasu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, while the engineers were en route from Islamabad to their camp. Five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver were among the casualties. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but it marks the third major attack on Chinese interests in Pakistan within a week. The area has been targeted in the past, with a previous blast killing 13 people, including nine Chinese nationals, in 2021. Pakistani authorities are investigating the incident, and relief operations have been initiated at the site.

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28/03/2024

Data of over 2 million Pakistanis stolen from NADRA. Stolen data transferred to Dubai, sold in Argentina and Romania. JIT recommends action against senior NADRA officers. Measures proposed to safeguard data and enhance security.

28/03/2024

The Pakistan Navy (PN) conducted a successful rescue operation on Monday, saving eight Iranian fishermen whose boat had caught fire in the open sea. The distress call was received by PNS Yarmook, prompting swift action to rescue the fishermen and extinguish the fire. Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, expressed gratitude for the prompt response from the Pakistan Navy, highlighting the close mutual support and cooperation between Iran and Pakistan in rescue and humanitarian assistance operations at sea.

28/03/2024

Chinese tech giant Tencent has agreed to make some of its key apps available on Apple's Vision Pro headset ahead of its launch in China later this year, according to a report from The Information. Tencent's apps, including Weibo, WeChat, QQ, and gaming titles like Honor of Kings and PUBG, are widely used in China. The move is seen as crucial for the success of the Vision Pro in China, where other entertainment services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ are not available. Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed the Vision Pro's upcoming launch in China, but the device may face challenges such as higher prices due to import taxes and potential trademark disputes with Huawei. Additionally, Apple is reportedly seeking Chinese partners to help launch and operate its services like Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and Apple Fitness+ in the country, as it has not introduced new services in China since iCloud in 2017 due to government restrictions.

28/03/2024

Microsoft has announced that Russian companies will be forced off its cloud services within days, likely by the end of March 2024, as a result of economic sanctions imposed by the European Union on Russian-owned companies due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. This move is not political but rather a response to compliance with trade laws and regulations. The ban will affect access to over 50 Microsoft products, including Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365, for Russian companies. While the effectiveness of the sanctions in pressuring Russia remains uncertain, they may drive the popularity of local cloud and IT providers among businesses in Russia.

28/03/2024

Nolan Arbaugh, a Neuralink patient, utilizes his brain implant to play Mario Kart, achieving second place in a race and using a green turtle shell to interact with the game. The implant reads his neural activity, enabling him to control devices via Bluetooth commands despite his loss of limb functionality due to a diving accident. This breakthrough has significantly improved Arbaugh's quality of life, allowing him to engage in activities like gaming that were previously challenging or impossible.

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