63 h. ago ChatGPT may worsen mental health issues in vulnerable users, warns Stanford study

AI chatbots like ChatGPT are raising serious mental health concerns, with a new Stanford University study suggesting these tools may escalate conditions like psychosis, mania, and suicidal thoughts. Researchers warn that while people increasingly turn to AI for emotional support, its responses can sometimes do more harm than good. In one alarming test, a researcher […]

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1 week ago Iran could produce enriched uranium in months, UN nuclear chief warns

US says strikes hit key Iranian nuclear sites; Trump warns of more bombing if uranium enrichment escalates NEW YORK: Iran could be producing enriched uranium in a few months, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog Rafael Grossi was quoted as saying on Sunday, raising doubts about how effective US strikes to destroy Tehran’s nuclear […]

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1 week ago Global Warming and Wars: Escalating Threats to Life on Earth

In today’s world, global warming and socio-geopolitical conflicts have become dangerously intertwined. The continuous rise in temperatures, famine, oceanic surges, and rampant wildfires have not only disrupted environmental balance but also laid the foundation for heightened conflict and instability within human societies. The year 2024 marked a critical milestone in global temperature rise. According to […]

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1 week ago Starving sudanese turn to wild plants for survival amid escalating war

As Sudan’s civil war continues to rage, millions of people are turning to desperate measures to stay alive. With food supplies running dangerously low, many Sudanese families have resorted to eating wild plants and weeds, boiling them with salt as a last resort. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has devastated markets, blocked aid […]

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2 w. ago Asia warming twice as fast as global average, WMO report warns

A recent report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has revealed that Asia is heating up nearly twice as fast as the global average, raising serious concerns about climate change impacts in the region. The report, titled The State of the Climate in Asia 2024, highlights increasing heatwaves, heavy rains, droughts, and rapidly melting glaciers […]

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2 w. ago Asia currently warming nearly twice as fast as global average: WMO report

ISLAMABAD: Asia is currently warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, fueling more extreme weather and wreaking a heavy toll on the region’s economies, ecosystems, and societies, according to a report published by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on the ‘State of the Climate in Asia 2024’ published on Monday. The State of […]

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2 w. ago Iran warns Qatar ahead of Missile Strikes on US Bases as tensions escalate

DOHA – Iran reportedly informed Qatari government before launching missile attacks on US military bases in Qatar and Iraq today.

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2 w. ago Israel strikes Evin prison in major escalation of Iran conflict

Israel has launched its most intense strikes yet on Iran, bombing the infamous Evin prison in northern Tehran on Monday. The prison, known for housing political prisoners and foreign detainees, was among several high-profile targets hit as the regional war escalated following U.S. involvement over the weekend. Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed that the […]

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2 w. ago Iran grants military free hand to retaliate after US strikes on nuclear sites

Iran’s top military official, Major General Abdulrahim Mousavi, announced that the recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have given Iran’s armed forces full authority to launch retaliatory actions. The strikes targeted three key nuclear sites in northern and central Iran, escalating tensions between the two countries. Mousavi warned that the US must recognize it […]

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2 w. ago China warns: Global economy at risk if middle east tensions escalate

Beijing: China has called on the international community to take stronger steps to prevent the current conflict from impacting the global economy. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Gu Jiaqun emphasized that the Gulf region and its surrounding waters are among the world’s most crucial trade routes, and instability there poses significant risks to global economic activity. […]

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2 w. ago Bilawal slams US attack on Iran, urges dialogue and regional peace

ISLAMABAD – Former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari strongly condemned the recent US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, calling it a violation of international law and a threat to regional peace. Speaking in the National Assembly, Bilawal criticized Israel’s role in provoking the attack and warned of the dangerous consequences of escalating tensions in the […]

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2 w. ago Global reactions pour in after U.S. strikes Iran: condemnations and pleas for peace

World leaders have reacted swiftly to the U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, with responses ranging from strong condemnation to praise, and widespread calls for immediate de-escalation. While Israel welcomed the strikes, many global voices warned the conflict could spiral into a wider regional war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised President Trump for […]

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2 w. ago Khamenei picks 3 successor candidates amid security fears: NYT report

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has secretly selected three clerics as potential successors, according to a report published by The New York Times. This decision reportedly stems from increasing concerns about threats to his life following rising tensions with Israel and the United States. The report, based on unnamed Iranian officials and intelligence sources, […]

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2 w. ago Khamenei vows Iran will never surrender as missiles target Israel

TEHRAN: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that Iran would never surrender, as the Iranian military launched a volley of hypersonic missiles at Israel. The missile barrage came on the sixth day of the ongoing war between the two countries, which escalated after Israel destroyed Iran’s internal security headquarters in Tehran. In a televised […]

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2 w. ago Trump says to mull ‘US attack’ as Netanyahu seeks support amid escalated week

Tel Aviv is capable of striking all of Iran’s nuclear facilities but all help is welcome: Israeli PM Israel, Iran trade strikes as air war escalates with no end in sight Iran strikes Israeli defence sites in Haifa, stock exchange in Tel Aviv with missiles and drones as Israel targets Iranian nuclear sites Khamenei says […]

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3 w. ago Khamenei vows ‘no mercy’ as Iran fires hypersonic missiles at Israel

Iran launched hypersonic missiles at Israel, marking a significant escalation. Supreme Leader Khamenei warned Iran would show “no mercy” to Israel. Iran claims it used advanced Fattah-1 missiles in the attack, which targeted Israeli territories. Meanwhile, Israel responded with air strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, killing top scientists and commanders. These actions increase fears of […]

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3 w. ago G7 summit opens in Canada amid trade tensions, global conflicts, and caution over Trump

KANANASKIS – The G7 summit kicked off Monday in Canada’s scenic Rocky Mountains, with world leaders focusing on global trade tensions, ongoing wars, and efforts to avoid sparking controversy with U.S. President Donald Trump. This year’s summit comes amid rising global instability — including the wars in Ukraine, Gaza, and the escalating Israel-Iran conflict — […]

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3 w. ago Israel warns Tehran civilians to evacuate; Iran threatens devastating retaliation

Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated sharply after Israel warned civilians near Tehran’s nuclear sites to evacuate, signaling potential further attacks. In response, Iran has vowed a devastating military retaliation if Israeli strikes continue. Israel’s recent nighttime attacks on Tehran targeted oil refineries and key military infrastructure. According to Israeli sources, these strikes killed […]

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3 w. ago Bilawal warns against turning Iran conflict into Iraq 2.0 or world war III

Former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has warned that the growing conflict between Iran and Israel must not escalate into a regional war. Speaking at a press conference in Brussels, he said Pakistan cannot afford another Iraq-style war or a global crisis like World War III. He urged the world to push for immediate peace. “We […]

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