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A Muslim man offers prayers inside Jama Masjid in the old quarters of Delhi, India, April 5, 2024. — ReutersA report by the India Hate Lab (IHL) has documented 64 in-person hate speech events held across nine Indian states and the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) between April 22 and May 2, with Maharashtra recording the highest number, The News reported, citing Indian media.These incidents occurred in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack and were part of what the report described as a coordinated nationwide campaign of hate and intimidation targeting Muslims, spearheaded by Hindu far-right groups. The…
Prince Harry breaks silence over legal loss: ‘I miss the UK’Prince Harry dropped some major bombshells the other day, and they all have to do with his plans for the future, now that his claim in the Appeals Court was rejected, over taxpayer-funded security. The converastion itself happened during Prince Harry’s interview with the BBC. According to the royal, the only exception for his security would be if he is invited there by the Firm but “I’ve discovered that some people do want history to repeat itself, which is pretty dark,” he admitted as well, while talking about his heartache…
Researchers at Dartmouth College, seen here, believe they have developed a reliable AI-driven app to deliver psychotherapy, addressing a critical need for mental health care. —AFPNEW YORK: Researchers at Dartmouth College believe artificial intelligence can deliver reliable psychotherapy, distinguishing their work from the unproven and sometimes dubious mental health apps flooding today’s market.Their application, Therabot, addresses the critical shortage of mental health professionals. According to Nick Jacobson, an assistant professor of data science and psychiatry at Dartmouth, even multiplying the current number of therapists tenfold would leave too few to meet demand.”We need something different to meet this large need,”…
More than 3,500 children below the age of five years “face imminent death by starvation”, Gaza’s Government Media Office (GMO) has said, adding that some 70,000 children are being hospitalised in the enclave due to severe malnutrition amid more than two months of total Israeli blockade. “Under this systematic blockade, more than 3,500 children under the age of five face imminent death by starvation, while approximately 290,000 children are on the brink of death,” the GMO statement on Telegram said on Sunday. “At a time when 1.1 million children daily lack the minimum nutritional requirements for survival, this crime is…
The UAE balloon, as a guest of honor, is participating in the third edition of the Russian International Aviation Festival in the synthesis.
A worker pours cups of tea for customers at a tea shop. — AFP/File KARACHI: The country’s financial hub is known for its vibrant culture, a lively nightlife of which key features are ever-busy tea stalls, commonly known as dhabas, spread across the city.Metaphorically speaking, chai dhabas in Karachi can be found at almost every second or maybe third turn, wherever you go with people from all walks of life, the young and the old, students and retirees alike, along with office-going individuals seen engaged in gossip and sipping tea and other snacks available at these shops. However, an alarming revelation…
A general view of a signage outside New Scotland Yard, the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police, in London, Britain March 21, 2023. — ReutersBritain’s counter-terrorism police have arrested eight men, seven of whom are Iranian nationals, in two separate investigations, London’s Metropolitan Police said on Sunday.On Saturday, five men, four of whom are Iranian nationals between the ages of 29 and 40, were detained on suspicion of terrorism offences over a plot to target a specific premises. The nationality of the fifth man remains unknown. The arrests were made in Swindon, west London, Stockport, Rochdale and Manchester, police said, adding…
The logo of the State Bank of Pakistan is pictured on a reception desk at the bank’s head office in Karachi. — Reutrs/FileSome expect reduction of 50 basis points (bps) in policy rate.Analysts warn of potential recession, inflation due to tariffs.Tresmark poll shows 68% of traders expect no change in policy.KARACHI: In light of economic and geopolitical uncertainty coupled with inflation concerns, is expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 12% with analysts downplaying the chances of a shift until the budget for the next fiscal year (FY26) was announced and inflation risks became clearer, The News reported on…
Photo: Benny Blanco reveals curating special menu for lady love Selena GomezBenny Blanco is reportedly particularly attentive to the distinct taste palate of Selena Gomez. As fans will be aware, Benny Blanco frequently showcases his culinary skills for his fiancée. During his latest chat with ELLE Magazine, the 37-year-old music producer gushed over his lady love, Selena Gomez and shared how he uses his culinary skills to keep her content. He even claimed that he has curated a “whole menu of things” that his fiancée is impressed with. “I’m very attentive. I know what my crowd wants. I know the hits with Selena,…
A woman uses a piece of cardboard to fan her son, while waiting for their turn for a medical checkup, outside Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre during intense hot weather in Karachi. — Reuters/FileA surge in cases of food poisoning, intestinal infections and other stomach diseases has surfaced as heat intensifies in Karachi, further deteriorating the health of citizens.One of the most consumed fruits of the summer, watermelon, has become a major cause of complications. Though it is considered a nourishing fruit, especially during intense summer heat, however, patients are now lining up at hospitals saying that they are contracting cholera…