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Islamabad hosts ‘Seal of Prophets’ annual conference
September 29, 2024
Islamabad hosts ‘Seal of Prophets’ annual conference
The Pakistani capital, Islamabad, hosted the annual “Seal of the Prophets” conference, coinciding with the blessed birth occasion of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his pure family. Approximately 400 religious scholars, mosque imams, and Friday prayer…
Pakistan Sees Surge in Dengue Outbreak and Fatal Incidents
September 29, 2024
Pakistan Sees Surge in Dengue Outbreak and Fatal Incidents
Following 72 new cases reported during the last 24 hours, the health department in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is ramping up efforts to combat a rising dengue outbreak, with Secretary Health Adil Shah urging public support. Currently, there are 372 active dengue…
European twin-satellite mission aims to generate total solar eclipses on demand
September 29, 2024
European twin-satellite mission aims to generate total solar eclipses on demand
European scientists are set to launch Proba-3, a groundbreaking satellite mission by the European Space Agency (ESA), designed to create total solar eclipses on demand, The Guardian reported yesterday. The mission involves two satellites flying in close formation, linked by…
Musk’s xAI Data Center Achieves AI Milestone
September 29, 2024
Musk’s xAI Data Center Achieves AI Milestone
Elon Musk’s xAI data center in Memphis, dubbed “Colossus,” has reached a significant milestone by simultaneously activating all 100,000 advanced Nvidia H100 chips, SEMAFOR revealed yesterday. This achievement positions Colossus as the most powerful computer ever constructed, reflecting a remarkable…
Saudi Arabia Hits Highest Execution Rate in Decades; HR Concerns Grow Amidst Calls for Reform
September 29, 2024
Saudi Arabia Hits Highest Execution Rate in Decades; HR Concerns Grow Amidst Calls for Reform
In 2024, Saudi Arabia has executed 198 individuals, the highest toll in decades, according to Amnesty International. This figure surpasses the previous peak of 196 executions in 2022 and highlights a troubling trend despite government promises to limit the death…
Rising Sea Levels: A Catastrophic Threat to Coastal Communities
September 29, 2024
Rising Sea Levels: A Catastrophic Threat to Coastal Communities
Coastal communities are increasingly threatened by rising sea levels, which have surged at an unprecedented rate in the 20th century, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that nearly a billion people in low-lying areas face heightened risks…
HRW Reports Civilian Atrocities in Eastern DRC Amid Ongoing Conflict
September 29, 2024
HRW Reports Civilian Atrocities in Eastern DRC Amid Ongoing Conflict
Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report on September 28, detailing civilian atrocities in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) amid military confrontations involving Rwandan forces and the M23 rebel group, Jurist News revealed. The M23, a Tutsi-led…
Largest-Ever Study Uncovers Genetic Causes of Developmental Disorders
September 29, 2024
Largest-Ever Study Uncovers Genetic Causes of Developmental Disorders
A groundbreaking study involving nearly 30,000 families has revealed that most undiagnosed developmental disorders linked to recessive genes are associated with known genes, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. Conducted by researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute and GeneDx, this research analyzed…
International Day for Universal Access to Information Recognized on September 28
September 29, 2024
International Day for Universal Access to Information Recognized on September 28
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated September 28 as the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) in 2015, Khaama Press reported yesterday. This annual observance emphasizes the importance of transparent access to information. The…
Over 200,000 Displaced in Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict
September 29, 2024
Over 200,000 Displaced in Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict
The ongoing conflict in Lebanon has resulted in the displacement of over 200,000 individuals due to Israeli airstrikes, according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi. He reported that more than 50,000 Lebanese and Syrians residing in Lebanon…