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Pakistan Sees Surge in Dengue Outbreak and Fatal Incidents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
Tragic Migrant Boat Shipwreck off Canary Islands: 9 Dead, 48 Missing

Tragic Migrant Boat Shipwreck off Canary Islands: 9 Dead, 48 Missing

A migrant boat capsized off Spain’s Canary Islands, resulting in at least nine deaths and leaving 48 missing, Arab News reported yesterday citing the national maritime rescue service. The vessel, carrying 84 migrants, sent a distress signal shortly after midnight…
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