The accounts have managed to manipulate the algorithms on major social media sites by sharing emotive and hopeful content to gain more traction. Insiders at the biggest social media companies have previously told me how posts triggering a strong reaction are more likely to go viral. When I tried to contact some of these profiles…
Bern/ Severe drought in Switzerland has pushed water levels in rivers, canals and lakes to historic lows, the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) said, reporting that monitoring stations recorded the lowest water levels for this time of year between 1 April and 31 July — about one-fifth of typical levels.FOEN said many waterways north…
Artists4Ceasefire, a coalition of international artists, issued a strongly worded statement condemning Israel’s ongoing operations in Gaza and asserting that a purported ceasefire has not been upheld in practice. The statement, signed by figures including Mark Ruffalo, Javier Bardem and Annie Lennox, renews calls for a permanent ceasefire, unimpeded delivery of vital humanitarian assistance, and…
Thousands of US military members who have lived aboard an aircraft carrier for more than 250 days are reportedly contending with food shortages, broken plumbing and exhaustion, leading lawmakers to demand answers from the Pentagon and pressuring the Trump administration over the Iran war. Military news outlets reported that some USS Abraham Lincoln sailors have…
Broken engine fragments smashed a cabin window of a Ryanair plane last month causing a man’s head and right shoulder to be sucked into the hole, US investigators have said. In a preliminary report, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said this happened after an engine fan blade broke shortly after takeoff on the 10…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Pakistan Association of Alternative Medicine (PAAM) has alleged that a covert attempt by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) to introduce what it described as arbitrary regulations for the alternative medicine sector has triggered concern across the industry. According to PAAM, an upcoming “Pak Health…
PPP South Punjab Office-Bearers Meet Punjab Governor at Governor House By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: A delegation of office-bearers from South Punjab, led by PPP South Punjab President Makhdoom Ahmed Mahmood, called on Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan at Governor House Lahore. The meeting discussed the overall political situation in the country…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Masood Rabbani, along with Dean Faculty of Veterinary Science Prof. Dr. Kamran Ashraf and Dean Faculty of Biosciences Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman, planted saplings in front of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office as part of a tree plantation campaign…
Vows to Maintain Strong Working Relationship with Media By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan KHANEWAL: Deputy Commissioner Khanewal Hina Arshad visited the District Press Club Khanewal, where she was warmly welcomed by President District Press Club Ahmed Raza Qadri, General Secretary Chaudhary Adnan Saeed, Chairman Majlis-e-Amila Qulzam Bashir Ahmed, Executive Members Imtiaz Ali Asad, Sajid…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: On the occasion of Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, the historic building of the Punjab Assembly was illuminated with green lights, creating a spectacular and eye-catching view at night. For August 14, the Punjab Assembly building was decorated in the green and white colors of the national flag. The…
