The Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme has confirmed the presence of wild poliovirus in environmental samples collected from seven additional districts across the country. According to a report issued by the Regional Polio Laboratory of the National Institute of Health (NIH) on Saturday, poliovirus was detected in sewage samples gathered between May 8 and May 23 from Gwadar, Quetta, South Waziristan Lower, South Waziristan Upper, Rawalpindi, Larkana, and Mirpurkhas. In a rare positive development, environmental samples from Lahore and Pishin tested negative for the virus, offering a glimmer of optimism amidst ongoing surveillance efforts. Officials stated that a total of nine…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Meta, in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, has introduced the Oakley Meta HSTN glasses, expanding its smart glasses portfolio. These new glasses are positioned as a more robust and sport-oriented alternative to the fashion-focused Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. Both models integrate Meta AI, cameras, and audio capabilities, yet they cater to distinct audiences through differing features, price points, and performance metrics. Design and Build Quality Oakley Meta Glasses The Oakley Meta HSTN (pronounced “HOW-stuhn”) glasses are engineered for athletes and active users, boasting a rugged and flexible construction. They utilize Oakley’s proprietary O-Matter frame material, which is 25% lighter and twice as…
Adobe has released a new AI-powered camera application for iPhone users, aiming to bring high-end photography features to mobile devices without requiring a subscription or login. The app, named Project Indigo, is currently available for free on Apple’s App Store and is compatible with iPhone 12 Pro models and newer. Adobe recommends optimal usage on the iPhone 15 Pro or later models due to the app’s hardware requirements. Project Indigo leverages computational photography to deliver images with enhanced dynamic range and reduced noise. It achieves this by capturing multiple frames in a single burst and combining them to produce a…
In a passionate address to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi accused Israel of launching “unprovoked and unjustified aggression” against Iran, labeling it a “blatant violation of international law” and a “direct attack on diplomacy.” Araqchi informed the council that Israel’s “surprise military assault,” which commenced in the early hours of Friday, June 13, 2025, has resulted in dozens of Iranian casualties, including off-duty military personnel, university professors, and civilians. He asserted, “This is an unjust war imposed on my people… when Israel perpetrated a mix of unlawful and criminal operations.” The foreign minister claimed…
US President Donald Trump delivered a series of bold statements during a media interview on Friday, once again claiming credit for averting war between Pakistan and India, while also expressing frustration over not receiving a Nobel Peace Prize for his perceived efforts. “I should get the Nobel Prize for stopping the Pakistan-India war,” Trump declared, alleging that the prestigious award is reserved exclusively for “liberals.” He elaborated, “They should give me the Nobel Prize for Rwanda and if you look, the Congo, or you could say Serbia, Kosovo, you could say a lot of them. The big one is India…
Israel has claimed responsibility for an airstrike that reportedly killed a senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), further escalating tensions in an already volatile region. According to Israeli media reports, citing military sources, Amin Pourjodki (also spelled Amin For Judkhi)—who was said to be leading the second unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) unit within the IRGC’s Aerospace Force—was eliminated in a targeted airstrike conducted by the Israeli Air Force. The strike reportedly occurred on Saturday, though neither the exact location nor additional operational details were immediately disclosed. Israeli officials described Pourjodki as a key figure in Iran’s drone…
Iran has submitted a formal complaint to the United Nations Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council against Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The complaint accuses Grossi of bias and negligence amid escalating tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. The move, reported by Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency, comes as Tehran intensifies its criticism of the nuclear watchdog’s handling of what it describes as “peaceful nuclear activities.” This also follows Grossi’s alleged silence regarding recent Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Amir-Saeid Iravani, Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, condemned what he termed…
Israel has claimed responsibility for a series of overnight strikes targeting missile storage facilities and critical infrastructure inside Iran, including an alleged attack on a nuclear site in the central city of Isfahan. Reports by Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera, citing Iran’s Fars News Agency—which operates under the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps—indicated that loud explosions were heard in Isfahan early Friday. These blasts prompted the activation of the city’s air defense systems. Isfahan is home to Iran’s largest nuclear research complex, the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center. A deputy governor of Isfahan province confirmed that multiple locations—including the cities of Linjan, Mubarakeh,…
The number of Iranian nuclear scientists killed in a series of covert Israeli operations has climbed to 10, following the assassination of Dr. Seyed Isar Tabatabaei Qomsheh and his wife at their residence in Tehran on Saturday. Dr. Tabatabaei, a prominent physicist affiliated with Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, was recognized as one of the foremost experts in reactor physics. He and his wife were reportedly killed in a targeted strike at their private residence in the early hours of the morning. While Iranian authorities have confirmed both deaths, they have not publicly disclosed the method of the attack. This latest…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed unwavering confidence in Iran’s eventual triumph amidst escalating tensions with Israel, characterizing the Netanyahu government as the paramount threat to regional peace and stability. Speaking at an emergency summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul on Saturday, Erdogan drew a parallel between Israel’s current actions and those of Nazi Germany under Hitler. He cautioned that Tel Aviv’s policies are pushing the region—and the world—towards widespread conflict. “We are confident that victory will be on Iran’s side,” Erdogan asserted, adding that “just as the spark ignited by Hitler 90 years ago…
