A 23-year-old resident of Orangi Town has tragically died after contracting Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as the brain-eating amoeba. According to the deceased’s family, he developed a fever on May 28 and was initially admitted to a private hospital on May 30. As his condition deteriorated, he was transferred to another private hospital in Gulshan-e-Iqbal on June 1. The patient was placed on a ventilator but ultimately succumbed to the infection. The Sindh health department has confirmed that this marks the second fatality from this infection in the province this year.
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Gaming enthusiasts queued up on Thursday for the launch of Nintendo’s (7974.T) new Switch 2 console, which is widely anticipated to face global supply shortages due to pent-up demand for the more powerful next-generation gaming device. “The level of demand seems to be sky-high,” commented Serkan Toto, founder of the Kantan Games consultancy. In Tokyo’s Ikebukuro shopping district, dozens of successful applicants from an electronics retailer Bic Camera (3048.T) sales lottery lined up before the store opened to collect their devices. “I feel like I’m going to cry,” Yumi Ohi, a 30-year-old delivery contractor, emotionally told Reuters. Ohi had missed…
Following the tragic murder of TikToker Sana Yousaf, the National CERT (Cyber Emergency Response Team) has issued an urgent advisory for digital creators in Pakistan, including TikTokers, vloggers, influencers, and bloggers. The advisory strongly urges them to safeguard their online and real-life presence, warning that personal identity and opinions shared online can expose them to threats both digitally and in the real world. National CERT called on content creators to maintain a safe, positive, and responsible digital presence, emphasizing the crucial importance of personal and digital security in today’s connected world, especially for individuals with public-facing roles. This advisory highlights…
On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation suspending, for an initial six months, the entry into the United States of foreign nationals seeking to study or participate in exchange programs at Harvard University. This directive comes amidst an escalating dispute between the administration and the Ivy League institution. Trump’s proclamation cited national security concerns as the justification for barring international students from entering the United States to pursue studies at the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based university. In response, Harvard issued a statement calling Trump’s proclamation “yet another illegal retaliatory step taken by the Administration in violation of Harvard’s First Amendment…
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated on Wednesday that President Donald Trump retains the option to impose sanctions on Russia if he deems it necessary. During a news briefing, Leavitt discussed the Gaza Relief Foundation, which was established to provide food aid to Palestinians, and acknowledged reports of individuals awaiting assistance being targeted by gunfire. She clarified that President Trump was not previously informed about the Ukrainian drone attack on Russia but remains optimistic about finding a potential resolution to end the conflict in Ukraine. Leavitt confirmed that President Trump will attend the upcoming NATO summit and noted that…
The production of the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba is currently in progress at the Kiswa factory. This sacred covering, meticulously crafted from high-quality silk, gold, and silver, requires a ten-month period for its completion. A total of 159 skilled workers are engaged in the preparation of the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba. The materials utilized in the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba are sourced from Italy and Germany. It is noteworthy that a fresh Kiswah is draped over the Kaaba annually, emphasizing the sanctity of the holy site. The old Kiswah is subsequently distributed to various charitable organizations worldwide. Traditionally, the process of replacing the Kiswah took place on the 9th…
Satellite imagery of a Russian air base, captured shortly after Ukraine conducted a deep drone attack inside Russia over the weekend, indicates that several strategic bombers were destroyed and severely damaged, according to assessments from three open-source analysts. Ukraine targeted at least four air bases across Russia, deploying 117 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from containers positioned near the targets. Reuters verified drone footage of the operation, which shows multiple aircraft being struck at a minimum of two locations. Capella Space, a satellite imaging company, provided Reuters with an image of one of these airfields, located in the Siberian region…
Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s newly elected liberal President, on Wednesday pledged to restore the nation from the brink of destruction caused by a recent martial law attempt. He also committed to revitalizing an economy besieged by global protectionist trends that threaten its very existence. Lee’s decisive victory in Tuesday’s snap election is poised to bring about a significant transformation in Asia’s fourth-largest economy. This shift follows widespread public backlash against a botched attempt at military rule, which led to the downfall of Yoon Suk Yeol just three years into his troubled presidency. President Lee now confronts what could be the…
Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid, Imam of the Grand Mosque, delivered the 2025 Hajj sermon at Masjid Namirah in the plains of Arafat. In his comprehensive discourse, he expounded upon the fundamental tenets of Islam, acts of worship, ethical principles, and societal responsibilities. He urged Muslims to embrace piety (taqwa), cultivate patience, express gratitude, and consistently engage in the worship of Allah. He issued warnings against religious innovations (bid’ah), backbiting (gheebah), and succumbing to satanic temptations. Sheikh Dr. Humaid underscored the profound importance of the core pillars of Islam, including prayer (salah), fasting (sawm), charity (zakat), and the…
On Wednesday, the United States exercised its veto power on a draft resolution presented to the U.N. Security Council. The resolution called for an “immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire” between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza, along with unhindered access for humanitarian aid throughout the war-torn enclave. The remaining 14 member nations of the council voted in favor of the draft, as a severe humanitarian crisis continues to grip the more than 2 million residents of Gaza. Famine is imminent, and aid has only minimally trickled in since Israel lifted an 11-week blockade last month. “The United States has been…
