Cancer rates found to be highest among firefighters
Miami: A recent study found that firefighters have a 9 percent higher rate of various cancers than the general public. According to media reports, researchers say that firefighters have a…
Guterres urges disarmament now as nuclear risk reaches ‘highest point in decades’
Calling for disarmament now, he urged States with nuclear arsenals to lead the way across six areas for action that include dialogue and accountability. “Nuclear weapons are the most destructive…
Which country has the highest obesity rate in the world?
—- File photo Recent research has shown obesity to be a troubling global problem, affecting nations like American Samoa the most. It is generally thought that obesity is a problem…
Facebook founder’s highest earnings this year; Beats Bill Gates
Mark Zuckerberg ranks fourth in the list of richest men, Photo: File Washington: Facebook founder and owner Mark Zuckerberg became the highest paid person this year. Bloomberg has revealed in…
Israeli-Palestinian death toll highest since 2005: UN envoy
It represents the highest number of fatalities since 2005 and reflects “concerning trends” seen in recent months throughout the Occupied Palestinian Territory “Palestinians and Israelis are killed and injured in…
France gives highest award to journalist killed in Ukraine
File photo France has awarded the country’s highest award to journalist Arman Soldan, who was killed in Ukraine. According to foreign media, journalist Arman Soldan was killed in a rocket…
Israel-Palestine: UNICEF warns children are paying ‘the highest price’ as violence escalates
“Children continue to pay the highest price of violence,” the statement declared. “As the situation remains very volatile, UNICEF fears that an increasing number of children will suffer.” Just a…
Appointments and transfers at the highest level in bureaucracy in Punjab, new officers appointed
Lahore: (PNP Update) High-level appointments in the bureaucracy in Punjab, Chief Secretary Punjab, Inspector General of Police (IG) Punjab, CCPO Lahore appointed by the former government were removed from their…