New guidelines from the UN health agency released on Monday have advised against using non-sugar sweeteners (NSS). The recommendation from the World Health Organization (WHO) is based on a review of available evidence which suggests that artificial sweeteners do not help control body mass or reduce the risk of weight-related illnesses. Common NSS include acesulfame K,…
OCHA said that communities there had spent the day cleaning up, and counting the cost of the storm, categorized as Extremely Severe, when it smashed into Myanmar’s western states and regions on Sunday, with guests as strong as 250km per hour – continuing to lash some areas the day after, with heavy rain. Authorities and humanitarian aid…
“We cannot go backwards,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a video message addressing the fifth Special Session of the States parties to review the operation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. ‘Senseless weapons of terror’ “The use of chemical weapons has persisted; each use threatens to reverse our hard-won gains,” he said. “We must make…
The mass displacement in 1948, known as the Nakba (meaning “catastrophe” in Arabic), has an importance to Palestinians across the world, said Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, addressing a high-level event at UN Headquarters in New York, marking the day. ‘The occupation must end’ “The legacy of the event lives on, spearing…
Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths said that it was “imperative that we explore all options to reach civilians”, stressing that all parties to the fighting must allow and facilitate the “rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief”. “I urge the parties to strengthen facilitation efforts so we can reach all civilians in need”, he said. Cut…
Bollywood duo Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukherjee are considered to be one of the most romantic couples in film history and the romantic songs filmed on them are still popular today. Both are now busy with separate projects but their fans still want to see them together. And not only the people, Rani Mukherjee…
Imran Khan – Photo: File Chairman Pakistan Tehree Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has said that I am afraid of arrest again. While giving an interview to a British newspaper, Imran Khan said that we do not want anyone’s support, we want them to be neutral. He also said that we only want free and fair…
—File photo A social media activist of PTI was arrested from Bahawalpur district of Punjab. According to the Bahawalpur police, PTI’s social media activist has been arrested under 3MPO. The Bahawalpur Police has also informed that the arrested PTI worker was sent to the Central Jail for 30 days. On the other hand, the number…
Photos, international media Prince Louis, the youngest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, compared himself to his grandfather, King Charles. Whenever Prince Louis is seen in public with the royal family, he attracts the attention of the media due to his unique style and mischief. According to international media reports, Prince Louis was…
File photo Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman Najam Sethi has said that India may boycott the World Cup if they lose the right to host the Asia Cup. While giving an interview to the news agency, Najam Sethi said that India wants all the matches to be played at a neutral venue, India…
