WHO Warehouse Destroyed in Ukraine’s Dnipro, Medical Supplies Lost
DNIPRO: A warehouse belonging to the World Health Organization (WHO) and storing essential medical supplies for Ukraine has been destroyed in an attack in the city of Dnipro, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Sunday. Tedros said the WHO humanitarian warehouse was struck on Friday, destroying medical supplies intended for healthcare facilities operating near the […]
Strait of Hormuz Reopening Depends on US Conditions, Iran Says
CAIRO: Iran said Sunday that an agreement with Oman to establish new shipping arrangements through the Strait of Hormuz has reached its final stages, but stressed that the strategically vital waterway will not fully reopen until the United States meets additional conditions set by Tehran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said negotiations over the shipping […]
Security Forces Kill 15 Terrorists in Balochistan IBOs Under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna
QUETTA: Security forces have killed 15 terrorists belonging to Fitna-al-Khawarij during a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) carried out across Balochistan under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna, according to reports. The operations were conducted in several districts, including Mastung, Bolan, Washuk, Awaran, Sibi, Khuzdar, Harnai and Noshki, as security forces intensified efforts to dismantle militant networks operating in […]
Ukraine Denies Targeting Bulgaria After Drone Explodes Near Strategic Gas Pipeline
SOFIA: Ukraine has denied deliberately targeting Bulgaria after a drone exploded near the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline close to the Romanian border, prompting concerns over regional security and the possibility of another drone incident near NATO territory. Bulgaria’s Defence Ministry said the drone was a type widely used by the Ukrainian military. The country’s foreign ministry […]
Cyclospora Outbreak Keeps Shoppers Wary of Lettuce Despite Health Officials’ Clearance
MICHIGAN: Health officials in Michigan have cleared consumers to resume buying lettuce after a major cyclospora outbreak, but concerns over food safety continue to affect shoppers, grocery stores and restaurants across the United States. The outbreak, which has spread across 15 states, has had its biggest impact in Michigan. A US Food and Drug Administration […]
Trump’s Former Lawyer Todd Blanche Confirmed as US Attorney General
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche has narrowly secured Senate confirmation as the country’s new attorney general, becoming the nation’s top law enforcement official. Blanche was confirmed in a 50-49 Senate vote, ending a prolonged standoff between Senate Republicans and the Trump administration over his nomination. He had been serving as […]
Common Heart Health Problems Linked to Brain Damage and Dementia
Researchers found that conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels can contribute to changes in the brain that are associated with vascular dementia and cognitive decline. Poor blood-vessel health can restrict the supply of oxygen and nutrients reaching brain tissue, potentially causing damage over time. Smoking is among the major risk factors identified in the […]
Sweetgreen Shares Plunge 15% as Cyclospora Outbreak Hits Salad Demand
NEW YORK: Shares of salad chain Sweetgreen fell 15% in premarket trading on Friday after the company lowered its annual same-store sales forecast, citing weaker consumer demand amid growing concerns over a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak in the United States. Cyclospora infections have reached record levels in the US this year, with the current outbreak considered […]
Bangladesh Rules Out Shakib Al Hasan’s Return to Cricket
DHAKA: Bangladesh has ruled out the possibility of former star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returning to international cricket after he participated in a media event alongside ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Shakib joined the event by telephone from New Delhi on Wednesday, where Hasina addressed journalists two years after she was removed from power […]
Khushdil Shah Denies Reports of Quitting Pakistan Cricket
LAHORE: Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah has rejected reports that he is considering quitting international cricket following his prolonged absence from the national team. Khushdil, who made his Pakistan debut in November 2019, has represented the country in 15 ODIs and 38 T20Is. His most recent appearance came during the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup last […]