A deal Canada struck this year to stem the flow of asylum seekers entering from the U.S. was, at first glance, a quick success: Within days, the number of people caught at unofficial crossings along the border dwindled to a trickle. But five months later, the overall number of people filing refugee claims in Canada […]
Chicago TV news crew robbed while reporting robberies
A Chicago television news crew reporting on a string of robberies ended up robbed themselves after they were accosted at gunpoint by three armed men wearing ski masks. Spanish-language station Univision Chicago said a reporter and photographer were filming just before 5 a.m. Monday in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood when three masked men brandishing firearms […]
Unveiling of the Haval Jolion: Where Luxury Meets Innovation
The automotive world witnessed a groundbreaking moment as Haval proudly introduced the highly anticipated Jolion, an SUV that embodies a perfect blend of style, performance, and cutting-edge technology. This momentous occasion took place at the exclusive launch event under the banner of “Be My Jolion,” celebrating the concept of the first love in the automotive […]
Britain to pay homes to use less electricity
Britain’s National Grid will implement its scheme to pay homes to cut electricity use and help prevent power shortages again this winter, it said, following the success of the service last winter when it was first launched. Under the demand flexibility service (DFS), homes that signed up with their suppliers were paid, usually via money […]
India’s economy grows at fastest pace in a year
India’s economy grew at its fastest pace in a year in the June quarter, supported by strong services activity and robust demand, data released by the government showed on Thursday. Gross domestic product expanded 7.8% on an annual basis in the April to June quarter, accelerating from the 6.1% growth recorded in the March quarter […]
X plans to collect users’ biometric data after seeking consent
As per reports, X plans to collect biometric data along with education and employment history. The new privacy policy will go into effect from September 29, 2023. As per the policy, the platform will seek consent from the users before collecting their biometric information. As of now, X has not specified how they will collect this […]
Uber rolls out electric bike fleet
Ride-hailing firm Uber on Thursday launched an electric motorbike service in Kenya, its first in Africa, as the company seeks to make its global platform emissions free by 2040. The rollout in Kenya will be followed later this year in Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa, said Kagiso Khaole, Uber’s general manager […]
Soaring High, How the Aviation Industry Boosts Pakistan’s Economy
The aviation industry, with its wings spread wide, plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth and development for nations across the globe. Pakistan is no exception, as its aviation sector contributes significantly to the country’s economy in diverse ways. From job creation to trade facilitation, the aviation industry serves as a catalyst for progress. […]
Wild poliovirus detected in Lahore’s sewer system
Wild poliovirus has been detected in the sewage system in Lahore, the National Institute of Heath (NIH) confirmed on Wednesday. This is the third positive sample from District Lahore this year. The Pakistan Polio Laboratory at the NIH, that is also the WHO Regional Reference Laboratory, said the virus is genetically linked to a virus […]
Storm Idalia turns into a hurricane
Tropical Storm Idalia swirled into a hurricane on Tuesday after skirting past Cuba as it closed in on Florida’s Gulf Coast, where officials ordered evacuations and urged residents to brace for a possible major Category 3 tempest making landfall on Wednesday. Idalia was expected to attain major-hurricane status – with sustained winds topping at least […]