The global increase in type 2 diabetes cases is a significant public health concern. Currently, over 6% of adults are affected, a number projected to rise to approximately 7% by 2030. The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that type 2 diabetes is largely preventable. Essential prevention strategies include maintaining a healthy body weight and engaging in regular physical activity. These actions can help prevent prediabetes—a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar and insulin resistance—from progressing to full-blown diabetes. New Study Highlights Exercise Benefits for Prediabetes A recent study published in Cardiovascular Diabetology – Endocrinology Reports adds to the…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
A new leak suggests that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max, expected to launch this September, could feature the largest battery ever in an iPhone, Forbes has reported. The claim originates from a Weibo user named Instant Digital, who has a mixed track record of accurate and inaccurate information but remains a notable source for Apple leaks. According to the leak, the iPhone 17 Pro Max battery could reach approximately 5,000mAh, surpassing the 4,676mAh capacity of the current iPhone 16 Pro Max. This aligns with earlier rumors that the new model will be thicker—potentially 8.725mm compared to the iPhone 16…
Popular video sharing platform TikTok is developing a new version of its app for users in the United States, in anticipation of a planned sale of the application to a group of investors, The Information reported, citing unnamed sources. This development comes as US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he would begin discussions with China on Monday (today) or Tuesday regarding a possible TikTok deal. He indicated that the United States “pretty much” has a deal in place for the sale of the short-video app. According to the report, TikTok has devised a plan to launch the new…
The death toll from catastrophic floods in Texas climbed to at least 78 on Sunday, including at least 28 children. The search for girls missing from a summer camp entered its third day, and renewed fears of more flash flooding, as rain fell on saturated ground, prompted fresh evacuations. Larry Leitha, the Kerr County Sheriff in Texas Hill Country, reported that 68 people had died in flooding in his county, the epicenter of the disaster, among them 28 children. Texas Governor Greg Abbott, speaking at a press conference on Sunday afternoon, stated that another 10 individuals had died elsewhere in…
A day after Elon Musk intensified his public disagreement with Donald Trump by announcing the formation of a new US political party, the Republican president’s Treasury Secretary stated that Musk should focus on managing his companies. Furthermore, investment firm Azoria Partners, which had plans to launch a fund tied to Musk’s electric automaker Tesla, announced it was delaying the venture. The firm cited the creation of the new party as posing “a conflict with his full-time responsibilities as CEO.” Musk had declared on Saturday his intention to establish the “America Party” as a direct response to Trump’s tax-cut and spending…
The tenth day of Muharram-ul-Haram, widely known as Ashura or Youm-e-Ashur, was observed worldwide with profound solemnity on Sunday. Millions participated in mourning processions to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), the beloved grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who made the ultimate sacrifice at the Battle of Karbala. The day serves as a poignant reminder of Hazrat Imam Hussain’s (RA) unwavering resilience and that of his family and devoted companions, who valiantly defended the principles of Islam against tyranny. Global Devotion: Ashura Processions from Karbala to Cities Worldwide While many mark Ashura with a traditional pilgrimage…
President Donald Trump has dismissed Elon Musk’s intentions to form a new political party as “ridiculous,” suggesting that while Musk can enjoy his new venture, the United States functions optimally under a two-party system. The Republican president’s comments came a day after Musk escalated his dispute with Trump and announced the formation of a new US political party. Trump was queried about the matter before boarding Air Force One in Morristown, New Jersey, as he returned to Washington after visiting his nearby golf club. “I think it’s ridiculous to start a third party. We have a tremendous success with the…
During their summit on Sunday, leaders of the BRICS group of developing nations condemned attacks on Iran, Gaza, and Kashmir. The bloc positioned itself as a defender of multilateral diplomacy, while indirectly criticizing US military and trade policies. With forums like the G7 and G20 groups of major economies facing challenges from internal divisions and the disruptive “America First” approach of US President Donald Trump, the expansion of BRICS has created new opportunities for diplomatic coordination. In his opening remarks at the Rio de Janeiro meeting, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva drew a parallel with the Cold War’s…
Dozens of residents have evacuated remote islands in southern Japan after experiencing nearly 1,600 earthquakes in recent weeks, the local mayor announced on Monday. Genichiro Kubo, based on another island, confirmed that there has been no major physical damage on Akuseki island, the hardest-hit area, even following a 5.1-magnitude quake overnight. However, the almost non-stop jolts since June 21 have caused severe stress to area residents, many of whom are suffering from sleep deprivation. Kubo stated at a press conference that out of Akuseki’s 89 residents, 44 had evacuated to the regional hub of Kagoshima by Sunday, with an additional…
An Australian woman has been found guilty of triple murder by a jury on Monday, concluding a high-profile trial watched globally. Erin Patterson, a keen home cook, hosted an intimate lunch in July 2023 that tragically resulted in the deaths of three guests. Throughout the trial, which spanned over two months, Patterson maintained that the beef-and-pastry dish, a beef Wellington, was accidentally poisoned with death cap mushrooms, recognized as the world’s most lethal fungus. However, a 12-person jury on Monday convicted the 50-year-old of triple murder. She was also found guilty of attempting to murder a fourth guest who survived…
