A team of researchers led by UCL highlights the significant threat climate change poses to individuals with neurological conditions. Their findings, published in The Lancet Neurology, stress the urgent need to comprehend climate change’s impact on brain health to mitigate potential harm and address existing inequalities. After reviewing 332 papers spanning from 1968 to 2023, focusing on 19 neurological conditions and common psychiatric disorders, the team, led by Professor Sanjay Sisodiya, Director of Genomics at the Epilepsy Society, underscored the substantial anticipated effects of climate change on brain diseases. Their analysis revealed that climatic variations, particularly extremes of temperature and…
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The Dubai government has implemented a new regulation stipulating a maximum cash transaction limit of Dh55,000 for all future real estate transactions. This means that individuals can only make cash payments up to Dh55,000, with all subsequent payments required to be conducted through banking channels. Currently, physical cash transactions represent 20% of all property transactions in Dubai. With the new regulation on the horizon, property developers are hurrying to finalize all cash sales before its implementation. In response to this development, the CEO of a prominent private development firm stated, “It’s evident that there is a push to reduce all-cash…
Following the affirmation of a “new era” of strategic partnership with China’s Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin is poised to underscore the increasing significance of trade near the Russian border in northeastern China. Concluding his two-day, high-profile visit to China, Putin will be in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, a region with longstanding trade and cultural connections to Russia. There, he will participate in a Russian-China Expo and a forum on interregional cooperation. Amidst Russia’s political isolation and Western sanctions stemming from its invasion of Ukraine, Putin is turning more towards China to bolster its economy during wartime. During the elaborate…
Storms and heavy rainfall have inundated many areas of northern Italy, particularly affecting cities like Padua and Vicenza. Emergency services have been employing dinghies to rescue residents trapped in their homes, and images from the scene depict submerged cars floating through the streets. The governor of the Veneto region likened the overnight weather to a “water bomb.” Meanwhile, southern Italy is grappling with an unseasonable heatwave, with temperatures soaring up to 35C in Sicily. Speaking to the Corriere del Veneto newspaper, Professor Marco Marani, an expert on climate change impacts at the University of Padua, stated, “Extreme events are becoming…
Federal Minister for Planning and Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC), Ahsan Iqbal, inaugurated the National Conference on Sports Revival in Islamabad on Friday, underlining the government’s dedication to enhancing Pakistan’s sports landscape. Designating 2025 as the year of sports revival in Pakistan, the minister affirmed his resolve to elevate the country’s sports to unprecedented levels. “We are making every effort to uplift Pakistan’s sports,” he asserted. He stressed the significance of the conference in revitalizing and enhancing sports in the nation. “Victory is not just achieved on the field but also needs to be ingrained in the mindset,” he remarked at…
Ethiopia and Pakistan have agreed to collaborate across various sectors of education, including science and technology, agriculture, health, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This agreement was reached during a meeting between Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia, and Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC). The discussion focused on advancing mutual cooperation in education to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, skills, and expertise. Ambassador Jemal Beker expressed Ethiopia’s eagerness to strengthen bilateral ties through education diplomacy. He highlighted the importance of collaboration in education for fostering long-lasting and sustainable relations…
Pakistan and China have affirmed their commitment to expedite progress on significant connectivity projects and enhance cooperation across various sectors, Pakistan’s Foreign Office announced on Friday. This resolution came during the ongoing visit of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Ishaq Dar, to China, where he held discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other high-ranking officials. In recent years, Beijing has been a steadfast ally of Islamabad, investing over $65 billion in energy and infrastructure projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). This initiative, a part of President Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road Initiative, aims to establish a network of…
New research reveals that the economic impact of climate change is six times worse than previously estimated. With each 1C increase in global temperature, there is a 12% decline in the world’s gross domestic product (GDP), a significantly higher rate than previously thought. The study warns that the world has already warmed by over 1C since pre-industrial times, and further warming, projected to reach 3C by the end of the century, will incur substantial economic costs. The paper, authored by economists Adrien Bilal and Diego Känzig, suggests that a 3C temperature increase could lead to drastic declines in output, capital,…
As fuel prices soar, many are opting for smaller engines and hybrids. However, for enthusiasts with a penchant for powerful rides, here’s our guide to the best 2,500+cc cars under 40 lakhs. Honda Accord: If you think the Civic is performance-oriented, wait till you experience an old JDM Honda like the Accord. Sporting a 2.4L i-Vtec engine, it churns out 198 HP and 235 Nm of torque. With a swift 0-100 time of 6.5 seconds, it epitomizes Vtec power. While its suspension is sensitive yet smooth, its road grip and ride quality are top-notch. Power: 198 HP Torque: 235 Nm…
Abdul Aleem Khan, the Federal Minister for Privatization, announced on Friday that the Privatization Commission has received Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from nine major business groups for the privatization of PIA, as the deadline for submission of EOIs ended today. According to a statement from the Press Information Department, the minister stated that these EOIs have been submitted by various business groups, including individuals and consortiums. Now, the Privatization Commission will initiate the pre-qualification process following the rules and regulations outlined in the PC Ordinance 2000. Khan mentioned that among the entities that have submitted offers are Fly Jinnah, Air…
