What is hantavirus? Deadly virus that killed Gene Hackman’s wife
Listen to article Hantavirus, a rare but potentially fatal infection, has been identified as the cause of death for Betsy Arakawa, wife of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, New Mexico health officials confirmed Friday. Hantavirus is a disease spread by contact with rodents, particularly their urine, droppings, or saliva. The virus does not spread from person to person. […]
Geologists find 3.47-billion-year-old impact crater in Western Australia
Listen to article Researchers in Western Australia’s Pilbara region have discovered the world’s oldest known meteorite impact crater, pushing back the previous record by more than one billion years. The newly identified crater is estimated to be around 3.47 billion years old, a discovery that offers significant insight into early Earth’s geological history and the possible origins […]
Islamabad’s Red Zone entry, exit points closed until further notice
Listen to article Authorities in the federal capital have temporarily closed key entry and exit points in the Red Zone due to security concerns, officials confirmed on Saturday. The affected locations include Express Chowk and Serena Hotel’s access routes, which will remain shut until further notice, Islamabad Traffic Police said in a statement, Express News reported. Commuters […]
Heavy rain, hailstorm turn Saudi desert white in rare weather event
Listen to article Unusually heavy rainfall and hailstorms swept across parts of Saudi Arabia, covering desert landscapes in a white blanket, authorities said on Saturday. The extreme weather hit the northern regions of Tabuk and Hail, where dark clouds loomed over the skies before torrential downpours and hail turned parts of the arid land into a wintry […]
Iran denies receiving Trump’s letter, dismisses nuclear talks
Listen to article Iran has denied receiving a letter from US President Donald Trump, who claimed to have sent a message urging the country’s leadership to enter negotiations over its nuclear programme. The Iranian government has dismissed the prospect of talks, citing Washington’s ongoing sanctions as a key obstacle. On Friday, an Iranian embassy spokesman confirmed that […]
Vocal group in Canada wants to make it the 51st state of America
Listen to article A small but vocal minority of Canadians support the idea of their country becoming the 51st US state, citing economic and political frustrations, though the vast majority reject the notion, recent polls suggest. According to a January survey by the Angus Reid Institute, 10% of Canadians would back US statehood, while 90% oppose it […]
Pak delegation reaches Turin for Winter Special Games
The 16th World Winter Special Games 2025 will officially commence today at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy. Delegations from various countries, including Pakistan, have arrived in Turin to participate in the grand opening ceremony. The Pakistani athletes and officials will proudly wear their traditional cultural attire during the event. Earlier, the Special Olympics Italy […]
Govt sees stable economy, external sector
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it expects the economy to grow by 3.1% and the current account will be largely balanced in this fiscal year on the back of higher remittances and the economic stabilisation policies will continue in the next fiscal year. For the next fiscal year, the government […]
PSX rallies on rate cut expectations
Listen to article KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday closed on a bullish note, surging nearly 700 points, as investors anticipated a reduction in the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) key policy rate next week following a decade-low inflation reading of 1.5% in February 2025. A strong rupee, ongoing government discussions on the privatisation of state-owned […]
Trump’s controversial Gaza Riviera AI video was meant as satire, creator says – World
The creator of a controversial AI-generated video depicting battle-ravaged Gaza rebuilt into a seaside resort, shared by US President Donald Trump’s official social media accounts, has said that the video was meant to be a “satire about this megalomaniac idea about putting statues” in the territory, British news outlet The Guardian reports. In February, the […]