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A representational image of a tick carrying Congo virus. — APP/FileSindh has recorded this year’s first case of the Congo Crimean Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in Karachi. A patient, infected with the virus, passed away after contracting the disease.The provincial health department said in a statement that a 42-year-old man, who was a resident of Karachi’s Malir, contracted the Congo virus. He tested positive on June 16 and died the next day. The CCHF is caused by the Congo virus, which is found on a tick that attaches itself to the skin of cattle. People who come into contact with these…
Seattle: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently delivered a clear message to his employees: artificial intelligence is reshaping the company, and this will inevitably lead to a smaller corporate team in the coming years. In a memo to staff, Jassy explained that Amazon’s increasing reliance on AI will bring “efficiency gains,” ultimately reducing the number of people needed for certain tasks while creating demand for different types of roles. Though he didn’t give specific numbers, the message was clear: a leaner corporate headcount is on the horizon. This move aligns with a broader industry trend as companies increasingly turn to AI…
For more than three decades, a familiar refrain has echoed from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: Iran is on the verge of developing nuclear weapons. Since 1992, when Netanyahu addressed Israel’s Knesset as an MP, he has consistently claimed that Tehran is only years away from acquiring a nuclear bomb. “Within three to five years, we can assume that Iran will become autonomous in its ability to develop and produce a nuclear bomb,” he declared at the time. The prediction was later repeated in his 1995 book, Fighting Terrorism. The sense of imminent threat has repeatedly shaped Netanyahu’s engagement with…
Emirati businessman, Nasser Ahmed Khalifa Al -Suwaidi, contributed 5 million dirhams for a campaign “Stop Life …
The image shows a view of Attabad lake. — AFP/FileA portion of a hotel in Hunza has been sealed by the Environmental Protection Agency and district administration after a video by foreign travel vlogger George Buckley went viral. In the video, Buckley claimed that the hotel was discharging sewage directly into Attabad Lake. There are many hotels and resorts near Attabad Lake that are connected to the lake. Local residents are concerned about proper waste disposal from these establishments. Additionally, they worry that without a sewage system, waste from homes is also ending up in the lakes.This waste ultimately flows into…
A B-2 Stealth Bomber, which is the only military aircraft capable of deploying the GBU-57, pulls up on the runway after landing at the Palmdale Aircraft Integration Center of Excellence in Palmdale, California on July 17, 2014. — AFPA powerful American bunker-busting bomb is the only weapon capable of destroying Iran’s deeply buried nuclear facilities, making it United States President Donald Trump’s weapon of choice if he chooses to militarily back Israel.The GBU-57, a 30,000-pound (13,607 kilogrammes) warhead capable of penetrating 200 feet (61 metres) underground before exploding, is missing from Israel’s arsenal despite its stated goal of preventing Iran from building…
Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem speaks to Geo News during a training session at Lahore on June 18, 2025. — ReporterLAHORE: Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist and javelin star Arshad Nadeem on Wednesday said his focus is now firmly on the upcoming World Athletics Championship, vowing to make the nation proud once again following his recent triumph at the Asian Athletics Championship.Speaking to Geo News during a training session at Lahore’s Punjab Stadium, Arshad expressed joy over his recent achievements and his inclusion in Forbes’ prestigious Asia 30 Under 30 list. “Whenever Pakistan’s name shines because of me, it fills…
Tyler Perry’s sexual assault case: Everything to knowFor those unaware, Tyler Perry, one of the first people to lend Meghan Markle and her husband Prince Harry a place to stay during their intial touch down in LA, has been accused of sexual assault.The lawsuit demands over $260 million from the star, and has been filed by an actor named Derek Dixon. The two have worked together previously on Perry’s show, The Oval.The Allegation: The allegation claims there was “a sustained pattern of workplace sexual harassment, assault, and retaliation perpetrated by Tyler Perry” where quid pro quo sexual advances were sought.…
As the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates, United States President Donald Trump’s administration is offering mixed signals about whether it still backs a diplomatic solution to Iran’s nuclear programme. Publicly, it has backed a negotiated agreement, and US and Iranian negotiators had planned to meet again this week. As recently as Thursday, Trump insisted in a Truth Social post: “We remain committed to a Diplomatic Resolution.” But 14 hours later as Israel began its attacks on Iran, Trump posted that he had given Iran a 60-day deadline to reach an agreement – and that the deadline had passed. By…
The UAE delegation, headed by Imran Sharaf, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Advanced Science and Technology, concluded a successful visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, during which bilateral relations were strengthened in the areas of biotechnology, emerging and advanced technologies, in addition to pushing strategic cooperation in the fields of science, innovation and advanced technology to new horizons. The tour began in Berlin by participating in the GITEX Europe, followed by high -level meetings with representatives of the German government. Imran Sharaf, Dr. Carsten Wildbarger, Minister of Digital Affairs and Federal State Modernization, and Dr. Silke Laonert, met…