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Hezbollah Clashes with Israeli Troops Near Ramya Village

13Oct

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Global

Hezbollah Clashes with Israeli Troops Near Ramya Village

Hezbollah reported on Sunday that its fighters engaged in fierce clashes with Israeli forces attempting to infiltrate Ramya village in southern Lebanon. This conflict has heightened tensions in the region, marked by the injury of a third United Nations peacekeeper due to Israeli fire. The situation emphasizes the rising volatility as both sides intensify their military operations. Israeli airstrikes have shaken the peacekeepers' main base in southern Lebanon, prompting U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and several Western nations to condemn the attacks. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) called these incidents a "serious development" and stressed that U.N. personnel and facilities must be secure. In response to these developments, France summoned Israel's...

US, UK, and EU will sign world’s first AI pact

7Sep

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Sci-Tech

US, UK, and EU will sign world’s first AI pact

The US, UK, and EU will soon sign the world’s first legally binding artificial intelligence (AI) pact, taking a major step in AI governance. Fifty-seven nations developed this agreement, which focuses on how AI impacts human rights. The Council of Europe, a human rights organization, announced that nations can sign the pact on Thursday, according to Reuters. Countries adopted the AI Convention in May after years of negotiation. The agreement aims to promote responsible AI innovation while ensuring the technology respects basic human rights. As AI becomes more widespread, this convention seeks to balance progress with ethical considerations. Britain’s justice minister, Shabana Mahmood, praised the convention. She stated that it ensures AI can be harnessed without compromising fundame...

US Grants Moderna $176 Million to Develop Bird Flu Vaccine

5Jul

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Health

US Grants Moderna $176 Million to Develop Bird Flu Vaccine

The U.S. government has awarded Moderna $176 million to develop a vaccine for bird flu. This funding is intended to support the research and development needed to create a vaccine that can effectively fight avian influenza. Bird flu, or avian influenza, is a viral infection that primarily affects birds but can occasionally infect humans. Recently, there has been an outbreak of bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain, which has infected at least 132 dairy cow herds across 12 states in the U.S. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) links three human cases to exposure to sick cows. The virus was first detected in cows on March 25, as reported in late June. To address this outbreak, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that funding wil...

Pakistan Team Has One of the Best Batsmen in World

7Jun

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

Sports

Pakistan Team Has One of the Best Batsmen in World

US Ambassador Donald Blome has praised Pakistan cricket team, saying they have one of the best batsmen in world. Speaking to News Channel in Dallas before Pakistan vs United States match in ICC T20 World Cup 2024, he mentioned how impressed he is with team’s talent, particularly highlighting Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi. Ambassador Blome shared his excitement for upcoming match and impact it has on cricket in United States. "It's really exciting. It's a thrill to be here and to see what this means for cricket in the United States," he said. He noted that cricket has a long history in USA, and T20 World Cup is helping to bring sport back into spotlight. US Envoy Recalls Interaction with Pakistani Cricketers Blome recalled his recent meeting with Pakistan cricket team in Islamabad...

Cows Infected with Bird Flu Died in Five US States

7Jun

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

Health

Cows Infected with Bird Flu Died in Five US States

Bird flu has caused death of cows in five U.S. states, as reported by state officials and academics. Affected states are South Dakota, Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and Colorado. This news highlights that bird flu, usually associated with poultry, can also infect and seriously harm cows, leading farmers to unexpected financial losses. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has stated that while some have died from bird flu, most recover from the virus. However, exact number of cows that have died or been culled in these states remains unclear. Since late March, this flu has affected dairy cows in over 80 herds across ten states. Secondary infections developed after it weakened the immune systems of some cows, leading to their death. Farmers culled other that failed to recover from the virus...