Lahore reports over 15,000 respiratory cases in one day due to toxic haze, Nasa shares smog photo November 14, 2024 at 01:15AM

Lahore, Pakistan, is grappling with hazardous smog, recording a pollution index of 1165. Hospitals are overwhelmed with respiratory illness cases, exceeding 15,000 in a day. The severe air pollution, attributed to industrial emissions and other factors, has prompted school closures, outdoor activity bans, and emergency measures by authorities.

COP29 host Azerbaijan says doors 'still open' after spat with France November 14, 2024 at 12:32AM

'Coercive to students': US judge blocks Louisiana law mandating Ten Commandments in schools November 13, 2024 at 02:18AM

A Louisiana law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms has been struck down by a federal judge. Judge John deGravelles deemed the law unconstitutional, citing its discriminatory nature and violation of religious freedom.

Iranian man, once pardoned, hanged again after victim’s family revokes forgiveness November 13, 2024 at 01:57AM