ia Israel questions ICC judge's impartiality in Netanyahu arrest case By www.jpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:43:26 GMT The request requires the approval of ICC judges, but their decision has been delayed, partly because of several rounds of legal filings by Israel that have challenged the court's jurisdiction. Full Article Israel Benjamin Netanyahu Hamas ICC International Criminal Court Israel-Hamas War
ia Israel rejects aid groups' Gaza report, says it 'relies on partial information' By www.jpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:05:24 GMT The Israeli military "intends to continue its tireless efforts to improve the humanitarian situation in the Strip during the ongoing conflict," a statement said. Full Article Israel Gaza IDF Gaza Strip humanitarian aid Israel-Hamas War
ia Expert urges Israel to target civilian infrastructure in Lebanon's 'Hezbollah state' By www.jpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:44:53 GMT Hezbollah’s drones were “ultimately,” the terrorist organization’s “trump card,” despite rockets being employed as their “main weapons.” Full Article Israel Lebanon rockets drone Northern Arrows
ia Fingers pointing in all directions: Dutch politicians debate Amsterdam attacks, antisemitism By www.jpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:10:56 GMT The members of the House debated the role of lack of integration, antisemitism within the Muslim population, and failure of authority in a discussion about the attacks. Full Article Netherlands Amsterdam European Parliament antisemitism
ia ‘Exploding pagers were purchased by Hezbollah,’ injured Iranian ambassador admits By www.jpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:09:47 GMT Mojtaba Amani, the Islamic Republic’s ambassador to Lebanon, himself badly injured by the pager incident, justified the purchase by quoting the ‘weakness of the Lebanese state’. Full Article Israel Hezbollah Iran Lebanon
ia CIA official arrested in Cambodia for classified doc. leak on Israel retaliation on Iran - report By www.jpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:26:25 GMT CIA official Asif W. Rahman held top-secret security clearance and had access to sensitive information, the New York Times reported. Full Article Iran CIA iran israel Middle East FBI leak Cambodia
ia Grossi visits Iran, only after Trump's election in first visit since new Iranian president By www.jpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:41:22 GMT Grossi highlighted that the Islamic Republic continues to increase its 20% and 60% enriched uranium stock as well as the number of cascades it has for enriching uranium in violation of the 2015 deal. Full Article IAEA Iran Iran nuclear Masoud Pezeshkian
ia KP approaches Centre again for buying PIA By www.dawn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:53:08 +0500 PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has again approached the federal government, seeking update on its earlier letter showing intent to buy the national flag carrier. Earlier on Nov 1, KP had formally conveyed to the federal government that it was ready to offer a bid for Pakistan International Airlines, which would surpass the highest offer of Rs10 billion by the Blue World Consortium. In a letter addressed to the federal minister for privatisation Abdul Aleem Khan, KP Board of Investment and Trade (KP-BOIT) vice-chairman Hassan Masood Kunwar stated that 10 days had now passed since the correspondence expressing the board’s intent to participate in the privatisation of PIA was made. “Given the strategic importance of the process and the strong support for this initiative from the chief minister and the investment board, we kindly seek an update on the status of KP-BOIT proposal,” the letter said. It said that BOIT was fully committed to preserving and revitalising PIA, ensuring its legacy as the national flag carrier. It said that in line with this commitment, the chief minister and the KP-BOIT team were dedicated to support PIA’s return to prominence and securing its future aligned with Pakistan’s national interest. The letter also noted that KP leadership was prepared to offer substantial backing and resources to accomplish these objectives. It said that KP-BOIT would appreciate any indication of when it might expect to discuss this matter further. “The province’s trade and investment body remains ready to engage at your earliest convenience, prepared to elaborate on our strategic vision and our readiness to present a competitive and compelling bid that reflects our commitment to Pakistan’s aviation sector and the fact that the KP is one of the stakeholders in PIA, being part of the federation,” the letter added. Mr Masood Kunwar told Dawn that they had written this letter as the federal government did not respond to the earlier one. He said that the federal government did respond to the offer in a press conference, but the province had not received a written response so far. He said that KP was not doing politics and was genuinely interested in buying the national carrier, therefore, it wanted to engage the federal government on this issue. Published in Dawn, November 13th, 2024 Full Article Pakistan
ia Toxic smog smothering India’s capital smashes WHO limit By www.dawn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:46:42 +0500 Residents of India’s capital New Delhi choked in a blanketing toxic smog Wednesday as worsening air pollution surged past 50 times the World Health Organisation’s recommended daily maximum. Many in the city cannot afford air filters, nor do they have homes they can effectively seal from the misery of foul-smelling air blamed for thousands of premature deaths. Cooler temperatures and slow-moving winds trap deadly pollutants each winter, stretching from mid-October until at least January. At dawn on Wednesday, “hazardous” pollutant levels in parts of the sprawling urban area of more than 30 million people topped 806 micrograms per cubic metre, according to monitoring firm IQAir. That is more than 53 times the WHO-recommended daily maximum of fine particulate matter — dangerous cancer-causing microparticles known as PM2.5 pollutants that enter the bloodstream through the lungs. By midday, when air usually is at its best, it eased to about 25-35 times above danger levels, depending on different districts. The city is blanketed in acrid smog each year, primarily blamed on stubble burning by farmers in neighbouring regions to clear their fields for ploughing, as well as factories and traffic fumes. ‘Alarming’ But a report by The New York Times this month, based on air and soil samples it collected over five years, revealed the dangerous fumes also spewing from a power plant incinerating the city’s landfill garbage mountains. Experts the newspaper spoke to said that the levels of heavy metals found were “alarming”. Swirling white clouds of smog also delayed several flights across northern India. The India Meteorological Department said that at least 18 regional airports had a visibility lower than 1,000 metres (1,093 yards) — dropping below 500m in Delhi. Commuters drive amid dense smog in New Delhi on Nov 13, 2024. — Arun Sankar / AFP India’s Supreme Court last month ruled that clean air was a fundamental human right, ordering both the central government and state-level authorities to take action. But critics say arguments between rival politicians heading neighbouring states — as well as between central and state-level authorities — have compounded the problem. Politicians are accused of not wanting to anger key figures in their constituencies, particularly powerful farming groups. City authorities have launched several initiatives to tackle pollution, which have done little in practice. Government trucks are regularly used to spray water to briefly dampen the pollution. A new scheme unveiled earlier this month to use three small drones to spray water mist was derided by critics as another “band-aid” solution to a public health crisis. The WHO says that air pollution can trigger strokes, heart disease, lung cancer and other respiratory diseases. It is particularly punishing for babies, children and the elderly. A study in The Lancet medical journal attributed 1.67m premature deaths to air pollution in the world’s most populous country in 2019. Full Article World
ia UK’s The Guardian stops posting on ‘toxic media platform’ X By www.dawn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:16:59 +0500 Britain’s The Guardian newspaper announced Wednesday it would no longer post content from its official accounts on Elon Musk’s X, branding it a “toxic media platform” home to “often disturbing content”. “We think that the benefits of being on X are now outweighed by the negatives,” the left-leaning newspaper, which has nearly 11 million followers on X, said on its website. It added that its “resources could be better used promoting our journalism elsewhere”. “This is something we have been considering for a while given the often disturbing content promoted or found on the platform, including far-right conspiracy theories and racism,” the statement noted. “The US presidential election campaign served only to underline what we have considered for a long time: that X is a toxic media platform and that its owner, Elon Musk, has been able to use its influence to shape political discourse.” The paper’s main X handle was still accessible Wednesday but a message on it advised “this account has been archived” while redirecting visitors to its website. The Guardian noted that X users would still be able to share its articles and that it would still “occasionally embed content from X” within its articles given “the nature of live news reporting”. It also said its reporters would still be able to use the site and other social networks on which the paper does not have an account. “Social media can be an important tool for news organisations and help us to reach new audiences but, at this point, X now plays a diminished role in promoting our work,” The Guardian added. Musk purchased X, formerly known as Twitter, for $44 billion in 2022 and has consistently courted controversy with his use of the platform, particularly during the recent US presidential election. Musk endorsed Donald Trump and used his personal account boasting nearly 205 million followers to sway voters in favour of the Republican, with a slew of incendiary, misleading posts criticised for cranking up the political temperature. Trump on Tuesday announced that the Tesla and SpaceX billionaire would lead a so-called Department of Government Efficiency in his incoming administration, alongside the entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. Full Article World
ia Heated debate on Amsterdam violence in Dutch parliament By www.dawn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:21:07 +0500 Dutch parliamentarians clashed on Wednesday in a heated debate to discuss the attacks on Israeli fans after a football match last week, with some lawmakers pointing fingers and others urging unity. The Netherlands is still dealing with the political fallout from last week’s violence in Amsterdam, when fans of Tel Aviv Maccabi were assaulted by men on scooters in several parts of the capital. Five Macabi fans were briefly hospitalised after being beaten up following a match with the local Ajax team last Thursday, in what Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof termed an incident of “unadulterated anti-Semitism”. After the match, groups of men on scooters engaged in “hit-and-run” attacks on Maccabi fans in areas of the city. Police said the attackers were mobilised by calls on social media to target Jewish people. Far-right MP Geert Wilders, leader of the biggest party in the coalition government, said the perpetrators of the violence against Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were “all Muslims” and “for the most part Moroccans”. The anti-Islam Wilders called for the attackers to be prosecuted “for terrorism.” “For the first time since the Second World War there was a hunt on Jews,” Wilders said, adding “I am sick of being criticised when I tell the truth.” But the firebrand MP drew the ire of opposition parties, who accused him of “adding fuel to fire”. ‘Dividing the country’ While unanimously condemning the violence, left-wing parties have called for dialogue with the Muslim community instead of “dividing the country”. “I share the condemnation of the violence in Amsterdam and yes, there was indeed anti-Semitic violence,” left-wing opposition leader Frans Timmermans said. “You are simply stoking the fires while this country has a need for politicians to unite people and find solutions,” Timmermans told Wilders. Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema on Tuesday called the attacks a “poisonous cocktail” of anti-Semitism and hooliganism. Events ahead of the match heightened tensions, including anti-Arab chants by Maccabi fans, who also set fire to a Palestinian flag on the city’s central square and vandalising a taxi. After the match, which passed off peacefully, reports emerged of social media calls to attack Jews, Amsterdam police said. The violence took place against the backdrop of an increasingly polarised Europe, with heightened tensions following a rise in antisemitic, anti-Israeli and Islamophobic attacks since the start of the Gaza conflict. The Dutch PM indicated that the government would present concrete steps to tackle antisemitism on Friday. Eight people remained in custody over the violence. Full Article World
ia Previous financial pledges on climate change yet to materialise, PM Shehbaz tells COP29 summit By www.dawn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:29:48 +0500 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted on Wednesday that financial pledges made at the previous two United Nations’ annual climate summits — COP27 and COP28 — were yet to materialise. He made the remarks during the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP29, that is being held in Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku. The premier presented Pakistan’s case on the second and final day of the World Leaders Climate Action Summit. Pakistan is ranked among the top 10 most climate-vulnerable countries, according to the Global Climate Risk Index. It has faced increasingly frequent and severe weather events, such as unprecedented floods, intense monsoon rains, devastating heat waves, rapid glacial melting and glacial lake outburst floods. Addressing the summit, PM Shehbaz asserted that COP29 should “make this understanding loud and clear that we will have to fulfil those financial pledges” committed at COP27 and COP28. “And yet, I think, those huge financial commitments have to be materialised.” View this post on Instagram The prime minister said the event was aimed at understanding the “calamities which, unfortunately, some of the countries have already faced and some will if we do not act”. At COP27 in 2022, which was also attended by PM Shehbaz, countries had adopted a hard-fought final agreement to set up a “loss and damage fund” to help poor countries battered by climate disasters. At COP28 last year, then-caretaker premier Anwaarul Haq Kakar had called for immediately executing the $100 billion in commitments for climate finance. According to the UN, around $700 million have been pledged so far for the loss and damage fund, with France, Italy, Germany and the UAE being the biggest contributors. At COP29 today, PM Shehbaz also spoke about the devastating monsoon floods of 2022, highlighting they had resulted in 1,700 deaths, massive displacement, destruction of houses and crops, and $30 billion loss to the country’s economy. He called on the international community “to take measures which are so important at this point in time to have a conducive environment” to combat climate change. The prime minister stressed that Pakistan was one of the countries that “hardly contribute” to global emissions, yet it was vulnerable to climate change and listed as one of the “10 countries which can, God forbid, face this kind of devastation again”. “My memories are still fresh,” he said, recalling a meeting with flood affectees in Balochistan, including a boy named Ikramullah who had “lost everything”. “His entire village was erased from the face of the earth, his home was completely demolished, and his school was also submerged. And we had arranged his education [in] another part of Pakistan,” he said. PM Shehbaz stated he would not want “other countries to face the plight Pakistan faced back in 2022”. Describing Pakistan as a “resilient, hard-working and responsible nation”, the premier affirmed his country was “fully committed to being part of the global climate solutions”. Concluding his speech, the prime minister expressed the hope that under Azerbaijan’s leadership, COP29 can transform into a “finance COP by restoring confidence in the pledging process and scaling up climate finance”. “I strongly feel that climate finance must be grant-based and not add to the debt burden of vulnerable developing countries,” he said, reiterating his remarks from yesterday on the sidelines of the summit. “Two years ago, I warned, and I warned at the top of my voice, that the future would never forgive our inaction. Today, I echo the same warning with greater urgency,” PM Shehbaz asserted. ‘We shouldn’t brave impact of emissions by others’ Referring to the 2015 Paris Agreement, PM Shehbaz said: “Ten years ago in Paris, we had failed to stop the rise in emissions and catastrophic global warming, and those pledges in Paris 10 years ago, which were made have yet to see the light of the day.” “As the minus-one emitters, we should not brave the impact of emissions realised by others without even the tools to finance resilience,” he emphasised. “Without climate justice, there can be no real resilience,” the prime minister asserted. The premier further said Pakistan would “go through a renewable energy revolution”, noting that the country last year presented a “comprehensive National Adaptation Plan”. He continued: “This year, we have developed our National Carbon Market Framework. But we cannot do it alone. Pakistan needs international support to deliver on its climate ambitions.” “My government has taken concrete actions to deliver on its commitment of producing 60 per cent of all energy from green sources and shifting 30pc of our vehicles to EVs (electric vehicles) by the end of this decade,” he told the summit. PM Shehbaz stated that developing countries would need an estimated $6.2 trillion by 2030 to implement less than half of their current Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). “The same goes for adaption and loss and damage,” he added, recalling the efforts at COP27 led by then-climate change minister Sherry Rehman. Early warning systems for all Addressing the COP29 summit, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar highlighted the utility of early warning systems for climate-induced disasters and extended his gratitude to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for launching the ‘Early Warning for All’ initiative. “Today, the threat is not limited to floods, we are facing rising temperatures, more intense and frequent heatwaves, and erratic rainfall patterns,” Dar said. “Early warning systems for various climate-induced hazards including floods, glacial lake outbursts, droughts and extreme heat are essential for resilience, not just for Pakistan but for all vulnerable nations worldwide,” he added. The deputy PM thanked the UN Secretary-General for the early warning initiative, which “aims to protect every person on earth with an early warning system by 2027”. Dar added that the threat of extreme heat emphasises the necessity of multi-hazard early warning systems, which he said were “critical to saving lives and supporting sustainable development in the face of climate adversity”. “Despite our limited resources, Pakistan is committed to climate action and has set very ambitious goals,” the deputy PM said. “Our pledge to reduce projected greenhouse gas emissions by 50pc by 2030 comprises a 15pc reduction through national efforts and an additional 35pc contingent on international support.” Dar named the Green Pakistan Project, an “electric vehicle policy”, a large-scale project to rehabilitate mangroves and implement Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) mass transit systems in Pakistan’s major cities. “These efforts aim to fulfil our nationally determined contributions and to balance our global mitigation role with local adaptation needs,” Dar said. “However, we must acknowledge that national efforts alone are insufficient.” The deputy PM highlighted that accessible climate finance is essential for Pakistan to meet these targets. “We urgently call on developed nations to honour their $100bn climate finance annual pledge and establish a new collective quantitative goal that reflects today’s needs with funding reaching the trillions,” he stated. He added that this funding must be “accessible, grant-based and reflective of the historical responsibilities of industrialised nations”, adding that the burden “cannot rest solely on developing countries”. “While Pakistan is ready to do its part, we look to the international community for support, particularly in accessing climate finance for early warning systems and climate resilience projects,” he said. “We need mechanisms that ensure easy, direct access to funds that can bolster national programmes rather than piloting isolated projects.” Dar reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to “being part of the solution” to the shared climate crisis and stressed that through shared partnerships and support from global allies, “we can bridge the early warning gap, enhance resilience and build a safer, more sustainable future for generations to come”. ‘Debt cannot be new normal’ Speaking at a Pakistan-organised conference at COP29 yesterday, PM Shehbaz had said debt cannot become the “acceptable new normal” in climate financing. He had explained that financing in the form of loans pushes developing nations towards “mounting debt traps”, which he referred to as “death traps”. Speaking at Glaciers 2025: Actions for Glaciers, the prime minister had also linked humanity’s survival with the health of glaciers, saying Pakistan was ready to work with the world on the matter. Participating world leaders and delegates pose for a group photo during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku on Nov 12, 2024. — AFP PM Shehbaz also met with various world leaders on the sidelines of the summit, including UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UK PM Sir Keir Starmer and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as well as those from South and Central Asia. Dozens of world leaders convened in Azerbaijan for COP29 but many big names skipped the UN climate talks where the impact of Donald Trump’s election victory was keenly felt. US President Joe Biden, China’s President Xi Jinping, India’s PM Narendra Modi and France’s President Emmanuel Macron were among the G20 leaders missing the event. Pakistan witnessed devastating floods during the 2022 monsoon season, induced by climate change, resulting in the loss of at least 1,700 lives. With 33m people affected and swathes of agricultural land washed away, the damage incurred losses worth $30bn, according to government estimates. In June 2024, a heat wave brought record-high temperatures, severely impacting public health and agriculture. Full Article Pakistan
ia Longleng District Observes World Pneumonia Day - Eastern Mirror By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:58:14 GMT Longleng District Observes World Pneumonia Day Eastern MirrorGovt to equip dist hosps to cut child pneumonia deaths The Times of IndiaWorld Pneumonia Day: 7 natural ways to keep your lungs healthy Health shotsWorld Pneumonia Day: 9 foods to fight pneumonia FirstpostWorld Pneumonia Day: Three young lives lost daily in Gujarat Gujarat Samachar Full Article
ia India To Play Intra Squad Match At WACA Ahead Of Australia Tests, Public Not Allowed: Report - News18 By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:10:38 GMT India To Play Intra Squad Match At WACA Ahead Of Australia Tests, Public Not Allowed: Report News18Black veil of secrecy: India begin training in privacy in Perth ESPNcricinfo'No request' from BCCI but Australian media report claims India wanted... The Times of IndiaOf Coffee Date And Fam-Jam: Anushka Sharma And Virat Kohli's Perth Diaries NDTV MoviesBatting time: India begin preparations in lockdown mode Hindustan Times Full Article
ia Wedding Invitation Scams at rise: A single click may put you in grave danger - India TV News By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:28:15 GMT Wedding Invitation Scams at rise: A single click may put you in grave danger India TV NewsPolice warns: Wedding invites on WhatsApp are taking control of smartphones; stealing money, photos and m The Times of IndiaAll about the 'wedding invitation' scam on WhatsApp that can get your phone hacked MoneycontrolWhatsApp wedding invitations are the new cyber trap — here's how scammers are stealing your data CNBCTV18WhatsApp wedding invite scam: What to know about this and how to be alert India Today Full Article
ia 'Toxic media platform': Why 'The Guardian' quit X after US election results - The Times of India By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:10:00 GMT 'Toxic media platform': Why 'The Guardian' quit X after US election results The Times of IndiaWhy the Guardian is no longer posting on X The Guardian‘Toxic’: Leading UK media house decides to stop posting on Elon Musk-led X Hindustan TimesA 200-year-old British media giant stops posting on X. Here's why India TodayUK's 'The Guardian' Quits X Citing "Disturbing Content" On Platform NDTV Full Article
ia 'Stand On Your Own Legs' : Supreme Court Asks NCP(Ajit Pawar) To Not Use Photos & Videos Of Sharad Pawar... - Live Law - Indian Legal News By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:41:37 GMT 'Stand On Your Own Legs' : Supreme Court Asks NCP(Ajit Pawar) To Not Use Photos & Videos Of Sharad Pawar... Live Law - Indian Legal News"Find Your Own Identity": Team Ajit Pawar Can't Use Sharad Pawar Pics NDTV'Stand up on your legs': SC snubs Ajit Pawar's NCP over use of Sharad Pawar's photos in poll campaign The Times of IndiaStand on your own legs; why use Sharad Pawar's name? Supreme Court to Ajit Pawar NCP faction Bar & Bench - Indian Legal NewsMaharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 | Supreme Court bars Ajit-led NCP from using photos, videos of Sharad Pawar for campaigning Deccan Herald Full Article
ia Officers Carrying Out Illegal Demolitions Liable To Restore Properties At Personal Cost & Pay Damages:... - Live Law - Indian Legal News By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:53:41 GMT Officers Carrying Out Illegal Demolitions Liable To Restore Properties At Personal Cost & Pay Damages:... Live Law - Indian Legal NewsHow the Supreme Court clamped down on ‘bulldozer’ demolition drives | Explained The HinduAkhilsh Yadav`s `Parked In Garage` Jab At Yogi Govt After SC`s Bulldozer Verdict Zee NewsSC parked bulldozer in garage forever: Akhilesh Yadav Hindustan TimesWhat's the message from Supreme Court's order on bulldozer action? Experts debate India Today Full Article
ia Oncologist stabbed at Chennai govt hospital ‘by 26-year-old whose mother is undergoing cancer treatment’ - The Indian Express By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:43:17 GMT Oncologist stabbed at Chennai govt hospital ‘by 26-year-old whose mother is undergoing cancer treatment’ The Indian ExpressVideo: Chennai man calmly walks away after stabbing doctor, wipes knife India TodayIndian Medical Association condemns brutal attack on doctor in Chennai The New Indian ExpressDaylight assault on doctor inside Chennai hospital leaves medical fraternity in shock The Hindu'No law and order': BJP, AIADMK attack ruling DMK after government doctor stabbed in Chennai The Times of India Full Article
ia Predicting paediatric asthma exacerbations with machine learning: a systematic review with meta-analysis By err.ersjournals.com Published On :: 2024-11-13T01:13:42-08:00 Background Asthma exacerbations in children pose a significant burden on healthcare systems and families. While traditional risk assessment tools exist, artificial intelligence (AI) offers the potential for enhanced prediction models. Objective This study aims to systematically evaluate and quantify the performance of machine learning (ML) algorithms in predicting the risk of hospitalisation and emergency department (ED) admission for acute asthma exacerbations in children. Methods We performed a systematic review with meta-analysis, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The risk of bias and applicability for eligible studies was assessed according to the prediction model study risk of bias assessment tool (PROBAST). The protocol of our systematic review was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews. Results Our meta-analysis included seven articles encompassing a total of 17 ML-based prediction models. We found a pooled area under the curve (AUC) of 0.67 (95% CI 0.61–0.73; I2=99%; p<0.0001 for heterogeneity) for models predicting ED admission, indicating moderate accuracy. Notably, models predicting child hospitalisation demonstrated a higher pooled AUC of 0.79 (95% CI 0.76–0.82; I2=95%; p<0.0001 for heterogeneity), suggesting good discriminatory power. Conclusion This study provides the most comprehensive assessment of AI-based algorithms in predicting paediatric asthma exacerbations to date. While these models show promise and ML-based hospitalisation prediction models, in particular, demonstrate good accuracy, further external validation is needed before these models can be reliably implemented in real-life clinical practice. Full Article
ia Rare genetic interstitial lung diseases: a pictorial essay By err.ersjournals.com Published On :: 2024-11-13T01:13:41-08:00 The main monogenic causes of pulmonary fibrosis in adults are mutations in telomere-related genes. These mutations may be associated with extrapulmonary signs (hepatic, haematological and dermatological) and typically present radiologically as usual interstitial pneumonia or unclassifiable fibrosis. In children, the monogenic causes of pulmonary fibrosis are dominated by mutations in surfactant-related genes. These mutations are not associated with extrapulmonary signs and often manifest radiologically as unclassifiable fibrosis with cysts that can lead to chest wall deformities in adults. This review discusses these mutations, along with most of the monogenic causes of interstitial lung disease, including interferon-related genes, mutations in genes causing cystic lung disease, Hermansky–Pudlak syndrome, pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, lysinuric protein intolerance and lysosomal storage disorders, and their pulmonary and extrapulmonary manifestations. Full Article
ia Association between second-hand smoke exposure and lung cancer risk in never-smokers: a systematic review and meta-analysis By err.ersjournals.com Published On :: 2024-11-13T01:13:41-08:00 Background Lung cancer ranks as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. There is evidence that second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure is a risk factor for the development of lung cancer in never-smokers. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to provide the most accurate quantification of the association between SHS exposure and lung cancer risk in never-smokers. Materials and methods Through the use of an innovative method to identify original publications, we conducted a systematic review of the literature, with corresponding meta-analysis, of all epidemiological studies evaluating the association between SHS exposure and lung cancer risk among never-smokers, published up to May 2023. Pooled relative risks were obtained using random-effects models. Dose–response relationships were derived using log-linear functions or cubic splines. Results Out of 126 identified eligible studies, 97 original articles were included in the meta-analysis. The pooled relative risk for lung cancer for overall exposure to SHS was 1.24 (95% CI 1.16–1.32, number of articles, n=82). Setting-specific relative risks were 1.20 (95% CI 1.12–1.28, n=67) for SHS exposure at home, 1.38 (95% CI 1.28–1.62, n=30) at a workplace, 1.37 (95% CI 1.22–1.53, n=28) at home or a workplace and 1.27 (95% CI 1.11–1.44, n=24) in nonspecified settings. The risk of lung cancer significantly increased with the duration, intensity and pack-years of SHS exposure. Conclusions This meta-analysis shows that exposure to SHS increases by more than 20% the risk of lung cancer among never-smokers, providing definitive evidence of the association between SHS exposure and lung cancer risk. Full Article
ia Don’t follow self-healing methods to control diabetes, says diabetologists - The Hindu By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:40:00 GMT Don’t follow self-healing methods to control diabetes, says diabetologists The HinduStudy: 100mn Indians have diabetes The Times of IndiaThe Hindu webinar on diabetes management to be held on November 13 The HinduCombat diabetes with urgent lifestyle changes: Experts The Times of IndiaRice University’s ROGUE device implants a ‘living pharmacy’ to combat diabetes and obesity Express Pharma Full Article
ia World Diabetes Day 2024: Early and surprising signs of the silent killer - The Times of India By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:13:00 GMT World Diabetes Day 2024: Early and surprising signs of the silent killer The Times of IndiaU.S. Diabetes Rates Rise to Nearly 1 in 6 Adults Avery Journal TimesHealthwatch: Millions of Americans have diabetes and don't know it CBS ChicagoCDC: 1 in 6 American adults have diabetes, costs rise Business Insurance16% of Adults Have Diabetes; Compounded Semaglutide Deaths; Testosterone Tx Surge Medpage Today Full Article
ia Canada’s first human bird flu case: Teen in critical condition; dangers of H5N1 in kids and young - The Times of India By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:42:00 GMT Canada’s first human bird flu case: Teen in critical condition; dangers of H5N1 in kids and young The Times of IndiaTeenager in critical condition with Canada’s first human case of bird flu The GuardianB.C. teen in critical condition in hospital with Canada’s 1st presumptive human case of bird flu Global News TorontoBird flu alert in Canada as teen tests positive; officials launch investigation Business Insider IndiaAll you need to know about H5N1 avian influenza CTV News Full Article
ia 8 weird causes of weight gain that might surprise you - The Times of India By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:34:00 GMT 8 weird causes of weight gain that might surprise you The Times of India Full Article
ia 5 rare supernova images captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope - India.com By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:25:02 GMT 5 rare supernova images captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope India.com Full Article
ia Sunita Williams breaks silence on weight loss rumours, says THIS has 'definitely changed' her body | Mint - Mint By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:32:51 GMT Sunita Williams breaks silence on weight loss rumours, says THIS has 'definitely changed' her body | Mint Mint"My Body Has Changed, But....": Sunita Williams On Health Aboard Space Station NDTVAfter Sunita Williams, NASA now worried about her stranded mission partner's losing body mass Hindustan TimesStranded Sunita Williams dismisses severe weight loss rumours, says she feels ‘healthier than ever’ The Times of IndiaExclusive | NASA races to stabilize astronaut Sunita Williams' weight New York Post Full Article
ia Tata Steel Chess India - Live! - Chess News | ChessBase By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:20:18 GMT Tata Steel Chess India - Live! Chess News | ChessBaseMagnus Carlsen interview: I probably will have the most fun playing Gukesh Hindustan TimesTata Steel Chess 2024: Abdusattorov, Goryachkina lead standings; Carlsen joint-second after third rapid round SportstarChess tournament, Guru Nanak Jayanti and more Kolkata news in pictures Telegraph IndiaTata Steel Chess India Rapid and Blitz: Magnus Carlsen held to draws by Praggnanandhaa and Nihal Sarin The Indian Express Full Article
ia ‘ICC should snatch hosting rights from India and Pakistan for 8 years’: Rashid Latif to HT on Champions Trophy muddle - Hindustan Times By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:36:32 GMT ‘ICC should snatch hosting rights from India and Pakistan for 8 years’: Rashid Latif to HT on Champions Trophy muddle Hindustan TimesMohammad Rizwan's request for KL Rahul, Suryakumar amid Champions Trophy chaos wins hearts: 'Whatever PCB decides...' Hindustan TimesShahid Afridi cites ‘Olympics spirit’ example amid ICC Champions Trophy chaos after India-Pakistan standoff MintChampions Trophy Row Escalates, Report Says Pakistan Government Asked PCB To... NDTV SportsCT 2025: PCB pens letter to ICC after India refuses to travel, says `we will not be accepting a hybrid model` WION Full Article
ia India vs South Africa Live Score, 3rd T20I: Flying Ants Stop Play During India-SA 3rd T20I, Game To Resume At... - NDTV Sports By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:33:54 GMT India vs South Africa Live Score, 3rd T20I: Flying Ants Stop Play During India-SA 3rd T20I, Game To Resume At... NDTV SportsSouth Africa vs India, 3rd T20I CricbuzzFlying ants halt SA vs IND T20I in Centurion! Other bizarre stoppages in cricket India TodayTilak Varma takes down South Africa, breaks world record with maiden T20I century, hits 7 sixes in Centurion Hindustan TimesBizarre:Flying Ants 'Attack' Stops India vs South Africa T20I In Centurion. Internet Can't Keep Calm.. NDTV Sports Full Article
ia Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for November 12: Claim Exclusive Rewards Today! - The Hans India By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:11:10 GMT Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for November 12: Claim Exclusive Rewards Today! The Hans IndiaGarena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for November 12: Win free diamonds, skins, and more The Times of IndiaGarena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes Today, November 13: Win Free Gifts, Skins And Much More Jagran EnglishFree Fire Mystery Shop: Rewards, duration, and more SportskeedaGarena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for November 13, 2024: Win bundles, new outfits, and more rewards... Moneycontrol Full Article
ia How this ‘pop-up’ on Windows laptops and PCs may again lead to Google vs Microsoft tussle - The Times of India By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:12:00 GMT How this ‘pop-up’ on Windows laptops and PCs may again lead to Google vs Microsoft tussle The Times of IndiaMicrosoft Edge is trying to forcefully get your Chrome tabs again The VergeMicrosoft Edge has a sneaky new pop-up that tries to copy your Google Chrome data 9to5GoogleMicrosoft is sneakily trying to import tabs from other browsers into Edge GhacksMicrosoft is, once again, trying to force users into using Edge MSN Full Article
ia 'Congratulations Donald Trump': Gautam Adani says his group will invest $10 billion in US energy, infra p - The Times of India By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:17:00 GMT 'Congratulations Donald Trump': Gautam Adani says his group will invest $10 billion in US energy, infra p The Times of IndiaAdani Group commits $10 bn in US energy, infrastructure projects The Economic TimesAdani commits $10 billion in U.S. energy, infra projects The HinduGautam Adani pledges USD 10 billion investment in US energy, infrastructure projects India TV NewsVideo | Gautam Adani Commits $10 Billion To Energy, Resilient Infra Projects In US NDTV Full Article
ia Arvinder Singh Sahney takes charge as Chairman of IndianOil - ANI News By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:22:00 GMT Arvinder Singh Sahney takes charge as Chairman of IndianOil ANI NewsArvinder Sahney takes the reins of IOC chairman The Times of IndiaArvinder Singh Sahney appointed Indian Oil CMD MintWILL A K SAHNEY BE THE NEXT CHAIRMAN OF IOCL Indian MandarinsArvinder Singh Sahney is new chairman of Indian Oil The Hindu Full Article
ia IndiGo, Air India cancel flights to and from Bali after volcanic eruption: ‘Ash clouds may impact air travel’ | Today News - Mint By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:12:21 GMT IndiGo, Air India cancel flights to and from Bali after volcanic eruption: ‘Ash clouds may impact air travel’ | Today News MintDeadly volcano still erupting near Indonesian holiday island: IndiGo, Air India cancel Bali flights MoneycontrolBali volcano eruption: Tourists stranded after ash clouds from Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki force flight canc The Times of IndiaIndonesia's volcanic eruption grounds flights on tourist island of Bali Business StandardInternational airlines cancel Bali flights amid ongoing volcanic eruptions in Indonesia The Financial Express Full Article
ia COP29: Small victory as nations approve new carbon market rules, standards - The Indian Express By news.google.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:50:02 GMT COP29: Small victory as nations approve new carbon market rules, standards The Indian ExpressCOP29 begins in Azerbaijan: Everything you need to know The Indian ExpressDeveloped nations need to triple their contribution to make climate finance credible: Avinash Persaud The HinduCOP29 gets momentum with consensus on creation of carbon credits standards, India wants to conclude work The Times of IndiaUN Climate Draft Shows Deep Divide On Funding For Poorer Nations At COP29 NDTV Full Article
ia 'Massive downsizing': Vivek Ramaswamy reveals how he will ensure government efficiency under Trump - The Times of India By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:19:00 GMT 'Massive downsizing': Vivek Ramaswamy reveals how he will ensure government efficiency under Trump The Times of IndiaDOGE days are coming for the US under Trump's two Musketeers The Times of IndiaTrump picks Musk, Ramaswamy to run new dept of govt efficiency Hindustan TimesWhen Vivek Ramaswamy was 18: School speech emerges as he readies for DOGE role India TodayExplained: How Musk's US Government Efficiency Panel Might Work NDTV Full Article
ia EC officials check Eknath Shinde's bag in Palghar amid Uddhav Thackeray checking row - Hindustan Times By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:25:28 GMT EC officials check Eknath Shinde's bag in Palghar amid Uddhav Thackeray checking row Hindustan Times'Bag-checked': CM Shinde, Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis post frisking videos as Uddhav Thackeray questions EC The Times of IndiaEknath Shinde's Bag Checked In Palghar Amid Uddhav Thackeray's Accusations NDTVMaharashtra Assembly Election: Devendra Fadnavis’s bag was checked too: BJP rebuts Uddhav Thackeray with video India TodayUddhav Thackeray's convoy stopped at Maharashtra-Goa border check-post Telegraph India Full Article
ia HIGHLIGHTS | Jharkhand Assembly elections |Phase 1 sees voter turnout of 64.86 per cent - The New Indian Express By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:25:54 GMT HIGHLIGHTS | Jharkhand Assembly elections |Phase 1 sees voter turnout of 64.86 per cent The New Indian ExpressJharkhand Phase-I Assembly poll records over 65% turnout; Wayanad bypoll 64.72% The HinduDespite Maoist threats, Jharkhand records 64.86 per cent voter turnout during first phase of polling The New Indian ExpressCraze to capture video of MS Dhoni and wife Sakshi casting vote in Ranchi reaches new heights Hindustan TimesJharkhand elections: MS Dhoni casts his vote in Ranchi India Today Full Article
ia ‘India backs early ceasefire in Gaza’: S Jaishankar at meeting with Saudi Arabia - Hindustan Times By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:04:00 GMT ‘India backs early ceasefire in Gaza’: S Jaishankar at meeting with Saudi Arabia Hindustan TimesEAM Jaishankar: Situation in West Asia matter of deep concern The Hindu'Saudi crucial for stability in Middle East': Jaishankar holds talks with counterpart The Times of IndiaVideo | S Jaishankar Holds Bilateral With Saudi Counterpart, Discuss Several Issues NDTV'Matter of deep concern…': EAM S Jaishankar on Middle-East conflict at India-Saudi SPC meeting The Economic Times Full Article
ia ‘Emilia Pérez’ interview: Director Jacques Audiard on Karla Sofía Gascón and the operatic influences of writing a musical By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:40:36 +0530 Following its Cannes-winning run, French director Jacques Audiard talks about how ‘Emilia Pérez’ reshapes the musical genre, with its lead star’s dazzling spectacle of contradiction and rebirth Full Article Movies
ia Coldplay announces a fourth show in India By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:43:24 +0530 The Mumbai concert will mark Coldplay’s first visit to India in eight years Full Article Entertainment
ia ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 to begin production in early 2025, cancellation rumours quashed by HBO By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:16:25 +0530 The upcoming season, created by Sam Levinson, will consist of eight episodes and is expected to include a time jump that catches up with the characters in new stages of their turbulent lives Full Article Movies
ia Gayatri Asokan’s new ghazal draws on poet Jaun Elia’s work By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:02:48 +0530 Seven years after transitioning from Malayalam playback to the world of ghazals, Gayatri Asokan is set to release yet another track, ‘Kitne Aish Se Rahte Honge’, inspired by the poetry of Jaun Elia Full Article Music
ia Sumukhi Suresh on humour, health, and her upcoming stand-up special, ‘Hoemonal’ By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:07:01 +0530 In ‘Hoemonal,’ Sumukhi Suresh brings to the stage, candid comedy on health, singlehood, and resilience, and tackling taboos with humor that resonates beyond laughs Full Article Art
ia Singapore-Tamil rapper Yung Raja on why he loves visiting India, and his single ‘Podu Mike’ By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:53:28 +0530 Dialects, aspirations, collaborations and sounds of his motherland are keeping Singaporean-Tamil rapper Yung Raja going this year Full Article Music
ia ‘Emilia Pérez’ movie review: Karla Sofia Gascón, Zoe Saldaña’s narco-musical melange is an acquired taste By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:34:39 +0530 The feverish Cannes-winning spectacle dazzles with audacity but stumbles under the weight of its own ambition Full Article Movies
ia Full House star Dave Coulier reveals diagnosis with ‘very aggressive’ cancer By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2024-11-13T14:21:55+00:00 Actor, who played Joey Gladstone on the hit ABC sitcom, said he is currently undergoing rounds of chemotherapy Full Article News TV & Radio Culture
ia Unleash the potential of AI: How businesses can avoid roadblocks and implement use cases to accelerate growth By www.bizjournals.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:13:53 +0000 Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries and is now accessible to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). According to Forbes, 91% of SMBs that have implemented AI report improved business success. The benefits of AI extend beyond enhanced customer experiences to include significant cost savings, revenue growth and a competitive edge. However, the journey to effective AI implementation can be challenging for many businesses. Avoiding AI roadblocks For SMBs with limited resources,… Full Article