Author: 22febdm@gmail.com
A man spreads a bucket of feed for pigeons in Karachi, on June 1, 2018. — ReutersKARACHI: An alarming surge in cases of a rare lung condition linked to pigeons, known as Bird Fancier’s Lung (BFL), is being reported across Karachi, with women and elderly individuals most commonly affected. The illness, a form of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP), is caused by repeated exposure to airborne particles from pigeon feathers and droppings. Respiratory specialist Dr Muhammad Irfan told Geo News that 15 to 25 cases are now being reported weekly, up from just one or two per week a decade ago. He said that…
US President Donald Trump overseeing ‘troubling deterioration’ in press freedom in US, Reporters Without Borders says.Palestine has become the world’s most dangerous state for journalists amid Israel’s war on Gaza, with dozens of reporters likely killed specifically due to their work, a media freedom watchdog has said. Israeli forces killed nearly 200 journalists in the first 18 months of the war, at least 42 of whom were slain while doing their job, Reporters Without Borders said on Friday as it released its World Press Freedom Index 2025. “Trapped in the enclave, journalists in Gaza have no shelter and lack everything,…
A specialized group in the Civil Defense Department in Ras Al Khaimah succeeded …
Rescue official inspects the wreckage of the car which plunged into a ravine in the Matta Banda area of Lower Kohistan on May 1, 2025. — Facebook@ERSUpperKohistanBodies shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital in Pattan.Accident occurred in particularly dangerous section, says DPO.He commends the professionalism of the rescue teams. MANSEHRA: A car crashed down into a ravine on Thursday, killing eight family members, including a man, his wife, and four kids, in the Matta Banda neighbourhood of Lower Kohistan.The car was travelling from Gilgit Baltistan (GB) to Punjab when the driver lost control of the steering and it plunged down…
King Charles’ honesty about cancer brings nation closerKing Charles is now ready to talk about his cancer experience, as he seemed to have moved past the initial grief.According to a former royal gardener, the monarch wants to connect with others going through the same journey. Speaking to GB News, former royal gardener Jack Stokes said it’s been heartening to see the King open up, adding that it has made people feel closer to him. The King recently shared a message with cancer patients, calling the diagnosis a scary and overwhelming time, but also one that shows the kindness and strength…
Jax Taylor shares why he was never meant for relationshipsJax Taylor made a bold confession that he was never supposed to get married.In a recent episode of his podcast, In the Mind of a Man, the 45-year-old reality TV star revealed that he may be not fit for relationships at all. “I think about it now, and I just don’t personally think I am supposed to be in a relationship,” Taylor admitted. “I just don’t think I’m supposed to be married. You know, I’ve known this my whole life.”Sharing why he married his ex-wife Brittany Cartwright Taylor noted, “I met…
These are the key events on day 1,163 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.Here is where things stand on Friday, May 2: Fighting Russia accused Ukraine of deliberately targeting civilians during a recent drone attack that killed at least seven people and wounded more than 20 on Thursday morning in partially occupied Kherson. The drone strike hit a market in the town of Oleshky in Russian-controlled Kherson at approximately 9:30am local time, when many people were outdoors due to the May 1 public holiday, the region’s Moscow-appointed governor said. Ukraine’s military said the attack targeted Russian troops, and only military personnel…
The Dubai Court of Appeal supported a ruling issued by the first instance court to acquit an Asian sales manager …
Gujarat victim’s widow questions state response.Experts highlight intelligence and security failures.Photos, names emerged suspiciously early after attack.The deadly attack in Pahalgam has triggered a wave of criticism and questions within India, especially concerning how the names of the alleged attackers were revealed just hours after the incident.Among those killed in the assault was Shailesh Bhai Kalathiya from Gujarat. His widow harshly criticised Bharatiya Janata Party leader CR Patil, saying: “You have plenty of VIP cars, but there were no soldiers or even medical teams at the scene.” Veteran journalist and Kashmir affairs expert Anuradha Bhasin questioned the credibility of the…
Ryan Reynolds pays tribute to rock band Green DayRyan Reynolds paid tribute to Green Day as the rock band was honored by the prestigious five-pointed star.On Thursday, May 1 in Los Angeles, the rock band featuring members Mike Dirnt, Billie Joe Armstrong, and Tre Cool was presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as per San Francisco Chronicle. At the event, the Deadpool & Wolverine actor took a moment to pay tribute to the member of the band.“These guys, they live at the intersection of both nostalgia and evolution,” Reynolds said.“I don’t think a band like this…