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Abbas Ibn Firnas: The First Human to Attempt Heavier-Than-Air Flight Abbas Ibn Firnas, a remarkable 9th-century polymath, is celebrated as the first person to attempt and achieve heavier-than-air flight, predating modern airplanes by more than a thousand years. Born in Ronda, in what is now Spain, and later residing in Cordoba—a prominent center of learning…
Meta has been actively enhancing its social media platforms with artificial intelligence (AI) tools in recent months. A recent development in this direction is Instagram’s new feature, allowing users to generate AI-powered profile pictures. This feature is reportedly based on Meta’s advanced Llama AI model, aiming to give users more creative control over their profile…
O2 Launches “Daisy” AI Tool to Outsmart Phone Scammers Mobile network operator O2 has introduced a unique AI tool to counter phone scams. Named “Daisy,” this AI impersonates an elderly woman, keeping scammers on long calls to prevent them from targeting real customers. This clever tool is part of O2’s broader strategy to protect users…
EU Commission Launches Antitrust Probe Into Visa’s Retailer Fees The European Commission (EC) has opened a preliminary investigation into fees charged by Visa to retailers. This probe follows a recent report indicating that both Visa and Mastercard are under scrutiny for potentially harming competition in the payments market. Allegations of Anti-Competitive Practices The EC informed…
Apple Faces £3 Billion Lawsuit Over iCloud Service Monopoly in the UK Consumer group Which? has launched a £3 billion lawsuit against Apple over its iCloud service, claiming the tech giant has breached competition law. According to Which?, Apple pressures users to subscribe to iCloud for data storage, making it harder for alternative services to…
Imran Khan Announces final call for a massive protest march to Islamabad on November 24 (The founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf). Speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail, his lawyer, Faisal Chaudhry, confirmed that the protest will be held across Pakistan and internationally. He emphasized that the protest will continue until the government meets their demands,…
Every year on November 14th, the global community observes World Diabetes Day 2024 to raise awareness about diabetes, its impact on millions of lives, and the urgent need for better care and prevention. Established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization, this day highlights diabetes as a growing health challenge, particularly with Type…
Sikh Pilgrims Arrive in Lahore for Guru Nanak’s 555th Birth Anniversary Celebrations In celebration of the 555th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak, Sikh pilgrims from around the world, including Britain and Canada, arrived in Lahore, Pakistan. This special event was organized to honor the revered Sikh spiritual leader and founder of Sikhism. Secretary of…
Lahore is facing a severe air quality crisis, with pollution levels soaring above three times the safe limit, making it one of the most polluted cities in the world. The hazardous air quality poses significant health risks to all residents, with research warning that continuous exposure to this polluted air could cut life expectancy by…
A devastating accident occurred in the Astore district of Gilgit-Baltistan, where a bus carrying wedding guests from Astore to Chakwal lost control near Thalichi and plunged into the river, leading to the tragic loss of 26 lives. According to Deputy Commissioner Astore, the accident took place on Tuesday afternoon, around 1 PM, when the bus…