Neuroscientists unveil the most detailed map of a mammalian brain ever created
Landmark project charts 84,000 neurons and 524 million connections in a grain-sized speck of mouse brain tissue.
Roof collapse claims 184 lives in Dominican Republic’s worst disaster in decades
More than 300 emergency workers, including teams from Puerto Rico, Israel, and Mexico, joined the massive search effort.
Microsoft fires two engineers over protests against AI contracts with Israeli military
In February, five other Microsoft employees were removed from a meeting with Nadella after raising similar concerns.
Altman defends AI art amid Ghibli backlash
Altman defends AI art, calling it a 'net win' for society, amid backlash over Ghibli-style images and job displacement concerns.
PIA passenger arrested in Paris after assaulting crew over smoking ban
The passenger has been permanently blacklisted by PIA and will no longer be permitted to travel with the national carrier.
Maternal deaths at risk of rising as aid cuts threaten decades of progress
UN warns aid cuts by US, UK risk reversing progress and increasing preventable maternal deaths, especially in conflict and low-income regions.
WhatsApp tests new call and privacy features for android users
This feature appears directly in the notification panel and lets users accept a call while automatically muting their microphone.
Saudi Arabia imposes temporary visa ban on 14 countries ahead of Hajj 2025
The visa suspension—confirmed by diplomatic and official sources—is expected to remain in effect until mid-June.
12,000 Brits arrested per year over social media posts – Times
The suspects were prosecuted under laws criminalizing “offensive” speech online
Court Orders VG Editor and Reporter to Pay Damages in Defamation Case Against Umar Farooq Zahoor
A Pakistani court has ruled in favor of businessman Umar Farooq Zahoor, ordering Norway’s VG tabloid and its reporter to pay damages for a defamatory campaign driven by false allegations and Islamophobic bias.
Germany shifts to waiting list system for visa appointments in Karachi
Applicants are also required to provide detailed information during registration to better understand the purpose of travel.
Pakistan elected to UN drug policy body for 2026–2029 term
Pakistan joins UN drug body with top votes, reaffirming its global role in fighting narcotics and shaping international drug policy.