China/ Hong Kong SAR, September 9: The AVPN Global Conference 2025 opened today in Hong Kong SAR, China, convening the world's most influential business leaders, philanthropists, policy makers and investors to address pressing challenges of a rapidly transforming world. With The Hong Kong Jo
The UAE is intensifying efforts to secure its digital space as cyber risks grow, with the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) warning that 70 per cent of smart home devices are vulnerable to cyberattacks if not properly protected.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 6: In a complex case within paediatric critical care, physicians at Rainbow Children's Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, have treated successfully a three-year-old boy from Bengaluru who suffered from tuberous sclerosis, refractory seizures, alongside seve
According to WUC, in Washington, US lawmakers introduced a bipartisan package of bills, including the Preventing the Forced Return of Uyghurs Act, designed to protect Uyghurs and other Turkic minorities from forced repatriation to China, where they risk detention, torture, or enforced disapp
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 5: In a landmark development for cardiac care in India, specialists at S.L. Raheja Hospital, Mahim - A Fortis Associate, have successfully performed Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) using the next-generation Resilia valve for the first tim
Wildfires significantly worsened air pollution in 2024, spreading harmful PM 2.5 particles across continents, the WMO said. Officials warned climate change increases wildfire risks, affecting health, infrastructure, and ecosystems. Effective mitigation measures, as seen in China, Europe, and
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 5: Sri Ramakrishna Hospital is sounding the alarm on a growing, yet often overlooked, risk factor for heart disease: poor sleep. From late-night screen time and shift work to untreated sleep disorders, inadequate or poor-quality sleep is increasingl
New Delhi [India], September 5: When you require funds urgently but want to avoid breaking long-term investments or applying for unsecured loans, a loan against fixed deposit (FD) or a loan against mutual funds can be a practical solution. Both options allow you to borrow while retaining you
The UK and UN have stepped up aid for Pakistan as severe floods hit northern regions and Punjab, with Sindh at risk, Dawn reported. Funds support early warning systems, evacuations, medical aid, and livestock protection. Health advisories warn of waterborne and vector-borne diseases, while n
In view of heavy rainfall across Punjab and the risk of flooding in low-lying areas, authorities on Thursday conducted a surprise visit to Derabassi to review the emergency preparedness of the local administration.