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Pakistan is one of only two countries in the world where poliovirus remains endemic – the other being neighbouring Afghanistan. Pakistan launched an eradication campaign to combat the spread of the disease in 1994. The country once reported 20,000 cases a year, according to government health officials. Although the number has dropped significantly — just five so far this year — the disease remains widespread. According to the Pakistan Polio Eradication Program, Pakistan administers more than 300 million doses of the oral vaccine every year with the help of at least 350,000 vaccinators. Healthcare workers and accompanying security officials have…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Lithuania is helping Ukraine repair Leopard 2 tanks damaged in the war with Russia. Alexander Welsher/Picture Alliance via Getty Images Ukraine is set to receive hybrid air defense tanks from Germany.It consists of a Skyranger turret mounted on a Leopard 2 chassis, developed by arms manufacturer Rheinmetall.This comes as Russian and Ukrainian forces struggle with exploding drones. Ukraine’s war effort may soon be boosted by a new hybrid tank that blends a Cold War-era tank chassis with an advanced air defense system. German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall revealed in a…

NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 ended in disaster with the team being eliminated in the group stage by the USA and India. In the aftermath, Pakistan cricketer Ahmad Shahzad has backed the harsh criticism made by head coach Gary Kirsten.According to earlier reports from Pakistan, Kirsten expressed dissatisfaction over the team’s dismal performance and internal discord in the ongoing T20 World Cup in the US and West Indies. T20 World Cup 2024: Points Table | ScheduleHe criticised the lack of unity among players, saying, “There is no unity in the Pakistan team. They call it a…

Image caption, Boeing Chief Executive Officer Dave Calhoun is due to appear before the U.S. Congress on Tuesday.Article informationauthor, Charlotte Edwardsrole, BBC Business Correspondent7 hours agoBoeing CEO Dave Calhoun He is expected to tell U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday that he understands concerns about the airline’s safety culture after an air emergency in January raised alarms.”Our culture is far from perfect, but we are taking action and we are moving forward. We understand the seriousness of this matter,” he said in prepared remarks ahead of a Senate subcommittee hearing.Alaska Airlines has been in the spotlight after an unused door fell off…

Kylian Mbappe broke his nose in France’s opening match of Euro 2024 but will not require immediate surgery.The French Football Federation said it would produce a mask for the captain, but it is not yet clear whether he will take part in Friday’s match against the Netherlands.The 25-year-old forward was forced off during Monday’s 1-0 win over Austria after slamming his face into the shoulder of opposing player Kevin Danso on the follow-through from an aerial tackle.He was taken to hospital in Düsseldorf where a fracture was confirmed.”He has returned to the France team’s base camp,” the FFF said in…

Author: Pauline Miranda – 22 minutes ago ‘Jane Birkin’ your bag is the latest way to show off how ‘fit’ you are Following on from the “clean girl” aesthetic and “quiet luxury” trends, the bag charm trend is taking bags across our feeds by storm, designer or not. Derived from the resurgence of maximalism and Y2K aesthetics, bag charms are also referred to on TikTok as “Jane Birkin bags,” paying homage to singer, actress, and style icon Jane Birkin and her uniquely playful and chic way of styling her Hermès Birkin.…

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(Bloomberg) — European stock futures followed Asian shares higher as gains in big U.S. technology stocks helped Wall Street hit fresh record highs.Most read articles on BloombergEuro Stoxx 50 Index futures rose 0.7% after the S&P 500 hit its 30th all-time high this year, defying concerns that a narrow range would make the market vulnerable to surprises.The dollar rose against most of the Group of 10 major currencies.The Australian dollar extended early gains after Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michelle Block said at a press conference that the central bank had discussed the need to raise interest rates at its…

Islamabad, Pakistan — In a series of visits over the past three months, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sought to persuade his debt-ridden country’s closest allies — China, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — to invest in the country as its shaky economy shows signs of recovery. In June last year, during Sharif’s first term in office, the government set up the Special Investment Promotion Council (SIFC), a powerful body made up of Pakistan’s civilian and military leaders, to promote investment in Pakistan. The Sharif government has followed up on visits to Beijing, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi,…

The statements were prompted by social media posts made by Taiwanese singer R-chord on June 14 and actress Alexis Ho on June 15.According to information from Chinese business search platform iQiCha, Beijing Cigong Film and Television Media Co., Ltd. was established in February 2023. | (Photo: Bloomberg)Ani Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior has issued a stern warning against the establishment of political groups under foreign influence. The recommendation comes after a Chinese group allegedly tried to recruit prominent Taiwanese figures to set up a political party, Focus Taiwan reported. In a statement, the Ministry of the Interior said Taiwanese people…