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Dr Nima Nassiri (left) with patient Oscar Larrainzar (center) and Dr Inderbir Gill (right). — Instagram/@uscurologyWASHINGTON: Surgeons at a hospital in Los Angeles, California have successfully performed the world’s first human bladder transplant, hospital officials said.The surgery, performed May 4 at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, is a promising development for other patients suffering from serious bladder disorders. The recipient of the innovative procedure was Oscar Larrainzar, 41, a father of four who had a large portion of his bladder removed due to cancer several years ago, the University of California, Los Angeles, said in a statement Sunday.Larrainzar later had…
@AlexGatopoulos assesses India and Pakistan's latest round of violence, and what could come
Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State … received …
DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry gestures during the interview. — Screengrab/CGTNDG ISPR says peace, stability key to national prosperity.”Pakistan, China share approach focused on development.”Lt Gen Chaudhry says army ready to sacrifice life for country. In a loud and clear manner, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that Pakistan relies on its own strength and determination, and that the role of the international community in peacemaking is contingent upon the country’s commitment and resolve.Speaking to China’s CGTN, Lt Gen Chaudhry said: “The most important thing is Pakistan’s resolve and its…
The image shows Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. — Indian media/FileThe Indian Supreme Court on Monday questioned Madhya Pradesh BJP minister Kunwar Vijay Shah’s apology for his remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, asking if they were “crocodile tears” to wriggle out of legal proceedings.Along with Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, Colonel Qureshi was one of the two officers, who briefed the media about the military aspects of Operation Sindoor, reported Indian media. The court didn’t need the apology given by the minister, said the bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice N Kotiswar Singh.”The kind of crass comments you made, completely thoughtlessly… We don’t…
Gypsy youngsters searching and collecting items to receycle from a heap of garbage in Faisalabad on March 27, 2024. — APP In our earlier reflection on Pakistan’s failing governance architecture, we diagnosed how the absence of functional local governments has eroded democratic accountability.But to fully understand why local governance has collapsed, we must probe deeper into a more systemic failure – of fiscal and economic decentralisation within provinces. Much of our national discourse remains preoccupied with the federal-provincial tug-of-war over the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award. Yet a more urgent and underexplored question lies within: how do provinces govern themselves, and…
Photo: John Krasinski discusses his role alongside Natalie Portman in upcoming movieJohn Krasinski recently discussed his role as the brother of Natalie Portman in the upcoming project, Fountain of Youth.Speaking to PEOPLE, during the flick’s red carpet premiere at Los Angeles, John offered insights into his and Natalie’s character dynamics. “I love the initial juxtaposition between Luke and Charlotte,” he began. The actor also mentioned, “This idea of the adventurous spirit and the person who is always playing it safe.” For those unversed, Guy Ritchie’s new Apple TV+ film features John Krasinski as Luke Purdue, a master treasure hunter, and Natalie Portman…
A woman, leaning out of a train window, receives water on her head to cool off during a hot and humid day at the Hyderabad Railway Station in Hyderabad. — ReutersHeat is now the leading cause of weather-related deaths globally, with an estimated 489,000 people dying from heat-related causes each year, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). As extreme temperatures become more common in Pakistan as well, lets delve into the WHO guidelines to help people stay safe during heatwaves. In extreme heat, the human body struggles to regulate internal temperature, increasing the risk of heat exhaustion, kidney injury and…
Legislation criminalises publishing of intimate images, including AI-created ‘deepfakes’, without a person’s consent.United States President Donald Trump has signed a bill outlawing so-called “revenge porn”, including images created using artificial intelligence. The Take It Down Act, signed on Monday, makes it a federal crime to publish intimate images of a person without their consent, and obligates social media platforms to remove such images within 48 hours when requested by victims. The legislation, which passed the US Congress earlier this year with near-unanimous support, applies to realistic-looking AI-created images, known as “deepfakes”, as well as genuine photos. “With the rise of…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him” …