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The report names 17 countries, including Pakistan, as being of particular concern. News Desk | July 4, 2024 Pakistan’s foreign ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Thursday declared that Pakistan rejects the US report on religious freedom, criticising it for lacking transparency. Speaking at a weekly media briefing, the spokesperson stressed that the report ignores efforts to ensure religious freedom in Pakistan and does not help promote human rights. The report recommended that the U.S. State Department designate 17 countries, including Pakistan, as Countries of Particular Concern (CPCs) for serious violations of religious freedom, and criticized Pakistan for institutional problems…

London – British voters began heading to the polls on Thursday morning to cast their ballots in the UK’s first general election since 2019. Here’s what you need to know. Who will be running in the UK?British voters will not directly elect a new leader on Thursday. In Britain’s parliamentary system, voters choose their local representatives in the House of Commons, the lower house of parliament. On Thursday, 650 seats are up for grabs in the lower house, where one MP is sworn in. To have an outright majority in the lower house, a party needs to win at least…

Major investments in mobility across Dubai are positioning the city to become a leading hub for innovation. Image credit: Anukul via Shutterstock. AI is currently bringing many opportunities to the industry and presenting solutions to some of the key challenges in mobility, especially when it comes to effectiveness, efficiency and optimization. Driving this quest is growing consumer demand for adaptable, environmentally friendly options. Consumers are increasingly turning to convenient, on-demand mobility services such as ride-sharing and bike-sharing, reflecting a shift away from traditional car ownership toward more flexible, cost-effective modes of transportation. Increasing governments offering tax rebates, subsidies and infrastructure…

According to soccer star Lindsey Horan, competing in the Olympics is “a nonstop effort.” The 30-year-old co-captain of the U.S. women’s national team is preparing for her third Olympic Games this summer after helping the team win a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. This will be Horan’s third Olympic Games and she will lead an 18-man roster announced just last week in Paris looking to reclaim the gold medal that the United States has not won since 2012. Lindsey Horan plays in the quarter-finals of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, between the Netherlands and the USA.Photo by Laurence Griffiths…

UK Election 2024 live updates: Election night timelineThursday 10pmVoting is now closed.BBC, Sky and ITV publish Ipsos exit polls.11pmConstituencies in the North East of England are racing to complete their counting.Blythe and Ashington results at 11:30 p.m.Houghton and Sunderland South results as of 11.45pmMidnightThe Conservatives could suffer their first defeats in Basildon and Billericay.In Broxbourne, Labour is expected to take the seat from the Conservatives for the first time.Labor could potentially retake republican seats, starting with Cramlington and Killingworth.Friday 1amIn regrouped Rutherglen, the SNP is likely to win over Labour.Labour won seats in Leigh, Atherton and Swindon North from the…

Stitch Fix (Nasdaq:SFIX) is an online personal styling service that saw unprecedented growth during the pandemic. However, its stock price has plummeted since then, dropping more than 93% over the past three years. Earlier this year, the company got back on track by reshuffling its management team and bringing in a new CEO. Early results are promising, with sales and profits in the most recent quarter beating expectations, providing a bright spot for the recovery to continue. The company’s shares have risen 65% over the past 90 days and are trading at a significant discount to industry peers. Continued progress…

German-founded robot navigation software startup Cartken Raised Latest $10 million funding round brings total funding to $22.5 million Existing mobile robot solutions in last-mile delivery and industrial environments are often limited to specific environments and struggle to transition between indoor and outdoor environments. Cartken’s autonomous navigation system removes these limitations, navigating effortlessly through a variety of environments, including industrial parks, production facilities, university and office campuses and neighborhoods. Cartken’s hardware-agnostic software platform uses low-cost, commoditized sensors and cameras instead of expensive LIDAR systems, allowing multiple vehicle types to operate safely around pedestrians and employees, safely share sidewalks, and interact with…

UK general election 2024to follow AP Live Coverage This election is shaping up to be one of the most crucial since World War II. LONDON (AP) — British voters will choose a new government on Thursday. Parliamentary elections Labour is widely expected to take power against a gloomy backdrop Economic downturnDistrust in the system is growing and the social fabric is crumbling.a Fed-up voters Is making a decision Chancellor Rishi Sunak The Conservative Party has been in power since 2010. Voting began at 7am. Mr Sunak made the short journey from his home to Kirby Sigston village hall in Richmond…

newselectionUK Election 2024 live updates: Can Rishi Sunak fend off Keir Starmer’s challenge? Voting begins in the UK UK Election 2024 live updates: Rishi Sunak, who has been Chancellor since October 2022, will lead his own party into the election. His main opponent is Keir Starmer, a former Director of Public Prosecutions for England and leader of the Labour Party since April 2020. British Chancellor Rishi Sunak and opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer during a BBC debate ahead of the general election. (AP Photo)UK General Election Live Updates: Britain is voting for the first time in more than five…

Global air traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometers, increased 10.7 percent in May from a year earlier, maintaining double-digit growth, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total capacity in May, measured in seat-kilometres, was 8.5% higher than in May 2023. International demand remained strong in May, growing 14.6% year-on-year, with capacity up 14.1%. Domestic demand increased 4.7% from May 2023, with capacity up 0.1%. According to IATA, the global load factor in May was 83.4%, up 1.7 percentage points from a year ago and the highest on record for the month of May. International flight load factor increased…