NEW YORK: Much of New York State will continue to be under air quality health advisory on Saturday, according to a release on Friday by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The whole state has been under the advisory from Wednesday to Friday due to impacts of haze and smoke from Canadian wildfires. The air quality was ranked …

CHONGQING: Six people were killed on Friday night due to a landslide in Fenshui Township of southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, according to local authorities. The landslide engulfed a house in the township. Following the accident, search and rescue operations were conducted throughout the night. The township government has reported that the operations at the site have been largely completed. Several …

BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has called for more achievements in the Party’s theoretical innovation. Presiding over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Friday, Xi said the understanding of the Party’s theoretical innovation must be continuously deepened. It is the solemn historical responsibility …

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has declared that the salaries of Frontier Corps (FC) personnel would be equalized with those of the Pakistan Army. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir made a special visit to Parachinar on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border to spend the first day of Eid ul Azha with army soldiers. …

On the first day of Eid ul Adha, the snooker community faced a tragic loss as Mohammad Majid Ali, an accomplished player and Asian U21 silver medalist, took his own life after battling depression for several years. Family sources have confirmed this devastating news. The Chairman of the Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA), Alamgir Sheikh, shared the heartbreaking information …

In a tragic incident, Sessions Judge Patooki Raja Mubin, along with his two children and sister-in-law, lost their lives due to drowning in a dam. The unfortunate incident took place in Tehsil Suhawa of Jhelum, turning the joyous occasion of Eid into profound sadness for the family. Reports suggest that Raja Mubin, accompanied by his children and sister-in-law, went for …

Former prime minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan has “strongly” condemned the “hate-filled Islamophobic crime” of burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden. In a tweet posted on Friday morning, Imran Khan called the act “loathsome”, which was “sanctioned” by the Swedish police. Such a hate-filled act serves no purpose beyond causing anger and deep hurt to Muslims across the …

An interesting debate unfolded between former Indian spinner, Harbhajan Singh and legendary Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar. Their conversation centered around analyzing and contrasting the abilities and achievements of Virat Kohli and Babar Azam. Harbhajan expressed his belief that Virat has already established himself as a great player, while Babar still has a lot to achieve to reach that level. …

More than 100 people lost their lives due to extreme heat in the country in June, Mexican government data showed, as climate change pushes temperatures to record-highs, with many heat waves also affecting Latin American countries. According to scientists, global warming is exacerbating extreme weather, with many countries experiencing record-high temperatures. Data released by the Mexican Health Ministry on Wednesday …

The study was published in the European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). “The quality of social contact appears to be more important than the number of activities for heart disease in people with diabetes,” said study author Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, US, New Orleans, US. “The importance of loneliness …

Pakistan captain Babar Azam holds the top spot in the ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings with 886 points, followed by Rasi van der Dusen with 777 points. South African batsman Rasi van der Dusen is second with 777 points while Pakistani batsmen Fakhar Zaman and Imamul Haque are third and fourth respectively. Indian batsman Shubman Gul is fifth, Australia’s David …

At least 200 French officers were injured, 600 were arrested in the third night of rioting from deadly police shootings. More than 600 people were arrested in France on Thursday evening and into Friday morning as the country experienced this Third day of the riot As police used deadly force on the 17-year-old who tried to evade arrest. There were about …

The IFAB announced a 12-month trial of international tournaments in January following a recommendation made in October 2022. After successful trials at the FIFA Club World Cup and the Men’s Under-20 World Cup, officials decided this summer’s tournament in Australia will be broadcast over the loudspeaker system at New Zealand Stadium. It’s an engagement method already seen in the NFL, …

I don’t mind CEOs earning more than me, especially when, as a shareholder, I benefit when their decisions contribute to the increase in the company’s stock price. And as a working person, I’m happy when CEOs help make me and my fellow employees richer. It’s the huge pay gap that gives me pause. To put the size of this disparity …

After a harrowing year of skirting the edges of a catastrophic default, some good news has finally arrived as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced it has reached an agreement with the Pakistani authorities on a nine month stand-by arrangement of $3 billion. Not only that, the announcement also gives a date by when the IMF’s executive board approval is …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level pact with Pakistan on a $3 billion stand-by arrangement, the lender said, a decision long awaited by Pakistan, which is teetering on the brink of default. The deal subject to approval by the IMF board in July comes after an eight-month delay and offers some respite to Pakistan, which is battling …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will participate in the 23rd Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State (CHS) hosted by India and being held in video conference format on July 4. ‘‘The invitation to the Prime Minister to attend the SCO-CHS was extended by the Prime Minister of India in his capacity as the current Chair of …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with Pakistan will help strengthen the country’s foreign exchange reserves and enable it to achieve economic stability. The premier thanked IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and her team for their “cooperation and collaboration, especially during the course of the last week”. His remarks come …

The wait is finally over for Pakistan, literally on the day the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) was scheduled to expire. Early morning on Friday, it was announced that Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached a staff-level agreement on a fresh nine-month, $3 billion stand-by arrangement (SBA) with an Executive Board meeting expected by mid-July. The news comes as …

BEIJING: At the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) via video conference from Beijing on July 4 and deliver important remarks, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced Friday. “Xi will map out the future development of the …

BEIJING: A subsidiary of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) has achieved the 28-nanometer full manufacturing process of ion implanters, the CETC said. The ion implanter is the key equipment in chip manufacturing. At present, the 28-nanometer manufacturing process is a mature procedure with the widest coverage in the field of chip application. The CETC subsidiary Electronics Equipment Group has …

BEIJING: Nestled amidst the towering skyscrapers and bustling streets of the Chinese capital Beijing, hutongs hold a special place in the hearts of many residents. Wang Jing is no exception. For the 48-year-old woman who grew up in hutongs, these narrow alleys lined with traditional courtyards often serve as the backdrop for childhood adventures and close neighborly relations. “When I …

DODOMA: “Dodoma is developing very fast,” commented a taxi driver on the way from the central bus station to the central business district in the Tanzanian capital of Dodoma. The taxi driver, who identified himself as Amos, attributed the development of the capital to landmark structures constructed by Chinese companies. “The construction of the landmark structures is not only changing …

One prisoner was killed and two others injured when unidentified armed men attacked a sub-jail in the Chaman city of Balochistan. As a result of the attack on the sub-jail located on Taj Road, a policeman was also injured and 17 inmates sentenced for heinous crimes escaped. According to police, the injured policemen and prisoners were shifted to Civil Hospital. …

Shehbaz vows there will be no hiding place for those who destroyed peace, terrorists, patrons, facilitators. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached Parachinar on the Pak-Afghan border earlier this morning to spend the Eid day with army men and officers. Prime Minister Sharif and army chief Gen Syed Asim Munir offered Eid prayers along with soldiers and officers at Parachinar town …

PM Sharif reaches Parachinar to celebrate Eid with soldiers stationed at Pak-Afghan border. Eidul Azha is being celebrated across the country, and in some other parts of the world, today with religious fervour to commemorate the sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim and Hazrat Ismail. The day dawned with special prayers in mosques for the well-being of the Muslim world and progress, …

Australia held a significant advantage over England on the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s in England, thanks to a poor display from the English team and Steve Smith’s outstanding unbeaten innings of 85 runs. England won the toss in damp conditions, which looked crucial, but they lacked bowling penetration and their fielding suffered from costly errors. …

The Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) is expected to increase by Rs 5 from July 1, 2023, amid hopes of renewing a broader agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). the news Report With the chances of completing the ninth review under the $6.5 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program expiring tomorrow (Friday) diminishing, Pakistan and the IMF will have to …

Eating heavy and spicy meat meals that are repeated on Eid ul Azhar day and beyond can pose a serious health threat to chronic patients and may cause mild to moderate stomach problems and other complications, even in apparently healthy individuals. According to gastroenterologists, regular consumption of meat in heavy, spicy and fried foods can cause serious complications in chronic …

Ms. Iaccarino spoke with Google Cloud chief Thomas Kurian this month, ordering him to fix the problem and pay the bill, a person familiar with the conversation said. He convinced Mr. Musk to embrace the new development, the person said. Google declined to comment. Bloomberg News Report Earlier, Twitter started paying Google again. Ms. Iaccarino has tried to reach out …

According to the study, the mountainous regions around the Himalayas and the Pacific Rim of North America and adjacent flood plains are likely to experience the greatest impact of extreme rainfall events. The results focused only on the Northern Hemisphere due to the lack of observational data from below the equator. The authors say regions that will suffer the most …

Smoke from wildfires in Canada Crossed the Atlantic Ocean and reached southwestern Europe. An image from NASA’s Terra satellite taken Monday morning shows the flow over northern Portugal and Spain. Beyond Image’s scope, the company said it has expanded northward to other European countries. The satellite used its Medium Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer to capture the image. Smoke from the wildfires …

Authorities in occupied Kashmir have banned prayers at the historical Eidgah in Srinagar over fears of anti-India processions, it emerged on Thursday. According to a local report, a statement issued by the management committee of Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid said authorities had barred Eidul Azha prayers at the central Eidgah. “This is to inform the public that authorities have conveyed to …

MOSCOW: Russia on Thursday claimed its forces had killed two Ukrainian generals and “up to 50 officers” in a strike on a restaurant in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk this week. “As a result of a strike on June 27 on Kramatorsk, two generals and up to 50 officers of the Ukrainian army were eliminated,” the Russian defence ministry …

The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday strongly condemned the “despicable act” of the desecration of the Holy Quran outside a mosque in Sweden on Eidul Azha. The condemnation comes a day after a man tore up and burned the Holy Quran outside Stockholm’s central mosque. After the burning, Swedish police charged the man who set fire to the Holy Quran …

Saudi authorities were investigating on Thursday after an assailant and a security guard were killed in an exchange of gunfire outside the US consulate in Jeddah, the gateway city for the massive Haj pilgrimage taking place in Makkah. The gunman and a Nepalese security guard both died after the exchange of fire outside the consulate on Wednesday evening, officials said, …

BEIJING: Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met with Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, on Thursday in Beijing. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, said that China has always firmly supported the cause of the UN …

SHANGHAI: The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2023 will be held from July 6 to 8 in Shanghai, according to a press conference held by the municipal government on Thursday. With the theme “Intelligent Connectivity Generating Future,” the event is expected to gather top scientists, entrepreneurs, government officials, experts, scholars, international organizations, investors, start-up teams, and more. The conference’s major …

BEIJING: The relationship with China is incredibly important for New Zealand, visiting New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Wednesday, adding that both countries now enjoy a very constructive and positive relationship. When responding to a question raised by Xinhua at a media event in Beijing, Hipkins said “the New Zealand-China relationship is an incredibly important one for New …

SHANGHAI: The eastern Chinese metropolis of Shanghai has so far issued four yellow alerts for high temperatures this year, though it has entered the annual rainy season, known as “plum rain season” in China. On Thursday morning, the city’s major meteorological observatory issued this year’s fourth yellow alert for high temperatures, the third-highest alert in China’s four-tier color-coded weather warning …