North Korean man executed publicly for listening to K-Pop music
A 22-year-old man from South Hwanghae province in North Korea was publicly executed in 2022 for watching and sharing South Korean films and music. The 2024 Report on North Korean Human Rights, released by South Korea’s unification ministry, highlights this incident. The young man was executed for listening to 70
6 mysterious places on Earth where gravity defies expectations
WEB DESK: Gravity, a fundamental force discovered by English physicist Isaac Newton in the 17th century, governs our daily lives, enabling us to walk and perform routine tasks. However, there are enigmatic locations on Earth where gravity seems to play tricks. Here are some of the most baffling: Reverse Waterfall (India)
EU ministers approve landmark AI law
WEB DEKS: European Union (EU) ministers have signed off on a groundbreaking law that establishes regulations for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in sensitive sectors and situations. Under the law, AI systems utilised in areas such as law enforcement and employment must demonstrate transparency, accuracy, and compliance with cybersecurity
Ex-smokers who vape face higher lung cancer risk
A recent study in South Korea found that individuals who quit smoking and then took up vaping were more likely to develop lung cancer than those who did not vape. Study Details Yeon Wook Kim led this research at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital. He stated, “This is the first
Hazim Bangwar defends fashion choices amid Fawad Chaudhry’s criticism
KARACHI – Former Assistant Commissioner of Karachi, Hazim Bangwar, has responded to criticism from Fawad Chaudhry regarding his attire at the Hum Style Awards 2024. Bangwar addressed the issue on his Instagram story on Tuesday, emphasizing his right to a private life. Bangwar Defends His Private Life “Most people have
Azlan Shah Cup: Japan beat Pakistan in penalty shoot-out
IPOH: Japan won Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Cup final against Pakistan in an exciting match that went into a penalty shootout on Saturday. Japan came hard at Pakistan and took a 1-0 lead when Tanaka Seren scored a field goal in the 12th minute. In addition, Ejaz Ahmed from the
Azlan Shah Hockey cup: Unbeaten Pakistan ties New Zealand
WEB DESK: Pakistan secured a tie in their match against New Zealand on Friday, in the 30th Azlan Shah Hockey Cup. The match took place at 1 pm (PKT) in Malaysia’s Ipoh city. Despite intense competition, neither team managed to score by half-time, resulting in a draw. The Asian Hockey