Lahore has been declared the world's most polluted city with an AQI of 354, while Karachi ranks 13th with an AQI of 164. These figures highlight critical pollution levels in Pakistan, due to vehicle emissions, industrial activities, and crop burning. The severe air quality issues are causing widespread respiratory illnesses and coinciding with a measles outbreak, straining healthcare systems.
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UNAIDS chief Winnie Byanyima warned that HIV infections could rise sixfold by 2029 if the US withdraws support for the global AIDS program. She cited potential deaths, orphaned children, and emerging resistant strains. The funding freeze has already led to job losses and disrupted healthcare in Africa. Byanyima urged the US to reconsider, emphasizing the economic and humanitarian impact of the decision.
A pre-dawn Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv killed one and injured nine. Moscow claimed the attack was retaliation for a Ukrainian missile strike on Russia's Rostov region using US and UK-supplied missiles. The Russian Defense Ministry reported targeting Ukraine's military intelligence command center and missile production facilities in response.
Maryland State Police have apprehended Jack Lasota and Michelle Zajko of the Zizians cult, linked to six homicides across various states. Charges include trespassing, hindering, and handgun possession. The accused are connected to the shooting of Border Patrol Agent David Maland in Vermont. The group shares anarchist ideologies, and leader Lasota faces multiple legal troubles.
​Deferred resignation is available to all full-time federal employees except for military personnel of the armed forces, employees of the US Postal Service, those in positions related to immigration enforcement and national security. Employees who accept the program won't have to work for these eight months. They can also accept a new job in this time.
During the evening rush hour, a man wielding a knife attacked two commuters at a Tokyo subway station on Wednesday. The victims sustained injuries, but their conditions are not considered life-threatening. Authorities apprehended the suspect at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, and an investigation is currently underway to determine the motive behind the assault.
David Lynch, the avant-garde filmmaker and painter, has passed away at the age of 78. Known for his distinctive style and influential works, Lynch's notable films included "Eraserhead," "Blue Velvet," and "Mulholland Drive." His family confirmed his death on social media, without providing specific details.
The International Criminal Court has requested arrest warrants for top Taliban leaders, a move celebrated by the Afghan Women's Movement for Justice and Awareness as a step towards accountability. Since regaining control in 2021, the Taliban have restricted women's access to jobs, public spaces, and education beyond sixth grade. The UN described the ban on girls’ education as a tragedy.
The head of the UK's national grid has said there was "enough power" to keep Heathrow Airport running on Friday, after an electrical substation fire shuttered Europe's busiest air hub. National Grid chief executive John Pettigrew told the Financial Times on Sunday that power had remained available to the airport in west London through two other substations.
An excerpt from a 1953 German manuscript, The Mars Project, has linked Elon Musk's name to a prediction about Mars' leadership. The resurfaced text, confirming the leader would be named "Elon", surprised Musk and sparked a flurry of reactions, fueling speculation about his future endeavors on Mars.