Author: News Desk

United States: A recent study published in the journal Nature reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) has surpassed the diagnostic accuracy of echocardiogram assessments conducted by sonographers in evaluating cardiac function. The findings demonstrate the potential for AI to enhance medical imaging and diagnosis, providing a significant breakthrough in the field of cardiology. The study shows that AI has demonstrated superior diagnostic accuracy in assessing cardiac function, surpassing assessments made by sonographers using transthoracic echocardiograms. The study examined 3,495 echocardiogram studies, comparing the initial assessments made by AI with those made by sonographers. The results indicated that AI was more precise…

North Korea: According to reports from state media, North Korea has carried out a new test of an underwater attack drone capable of carrying nuclear weapons. This latest development has raised serious concerns among the global community, as it demonstrates North Korea’s increasing military prowess and potential threat to regional security. After revealing its new underwater drone system named Haeil-1, meaning “tsunami” in Korea, designed for clandestine attacks in enemy waters, North Korea has reportedly tested another similar system known as Haeil-2. The recent test was conducted over a week after the Haeil-1 disclosure, and the drone is believed to…

Texas, US: A federal judge in Texas, who was appointed by former US President Mr. Donald Trump, has issued an order to suspend the longstanding approval of Mifepristone, a commonly used abortion medication. Later a judge selected by Mr. Obama in Washington state issued a conflicting decision, directing that the medication’s availability be maintained in 17 states. The pill has been approved for more than two decades and is utilized in the majority of abortion procedures. The conflicting court rulings increase the probability of the matter being escalated to the United States Supreme Court. Judge Mr. Matthew Kacsmaryk in Amarillo,…

Singapore: A new study on the effect of PFAS on female fertility has found that women with higher levels of so-called “forever chemicals” in their blood have a 40 percent lower chance of becoming pregnant within a year of trying to conceive. PFAS are a group of chemicals that are water- and oil-resistant and are used in a vast array of products, from non-stick cookware and food containers to clothing and furnishings. They are often called forever chemicals because they are very slow to break down in the environment and are now widely found in water and soil. They have…

United States: The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has called on China to be more transparent in sharing information regarding the origin of the COVID-19 virus. Speaking at a recent media briefing, Dr. Tedros emphasized that all possible scenarios would be considered until China provides the necessary data to investigate the matter thoroughly. Dr. Tedros, stated that the organization had requested China’s collaboration to aid in investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Without full access to the information that China has, you cannot say this or that,” remarked Dr. Tedros Adhanom, in response…

United States: North Korea’s alleged support of its prohibited weapons programs through “malicious” cyber activities has raised significant concerns among the United States, South Korea, and Japan. Last year, the United Nations reported that funds stolen through cryptocurrency by North Korean hackers had become a major source of financing for the country’s weapons programs, and the amount of such theft had hit a record high. During the current week, Mr. Kim Gunn, who is South Korea’s representative, had discussions with his counterparts from the US and Japan, where he expressed his disapproval of North Korea’s ongoing weapons tests. As per…

China: China has imposed sanctions on US figures after Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s visit to the US, as well as on Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to the United States. The sanctions targeted the Ronald Reagan Library, which hosted the meeting between Ms. Tsai and US House Speaker Mr. Kevin McCarthy, and the Hudson Institute, which hosted Ms. Tsai in New York and presented her with an award. Four US nationals were listed, including the chair and director of the Hudson Institute and the current head and former director of the Reagan Foundation. A second round of sanctions was unveiled against…

London, UK: In a move that has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, Samsung Electronics has announced that it will be cutting its memory chip production following a staggering 96 percent drop in its quarterly operating profit. Due to a sluggish global economy and reduced demand following the pandemic, the largest chip manufacturer in the world has reported a significant drop in sales. Samsung has released preliminary figures indicating a drop in operating profits of 600 billion won for the January-March period compared to the previous year, where the company recorded 14 trillion won. The announcement of Samsung’s decision to…

United States: US President Mr. Joe Biden’s administration has defended its withdrawal of American troops out of Afghanistan and stated that the 2021 withdrawal indicated that Washington must better prepare for “high-risk scenarios” in the future. In a summary report, United States government agencies involved in the pullout blamed the former administration of President Mr. Donald Trump for issues that led to the chaotic US exit from the country. “President Biden’s choices for how to execute a withdrawal from Afghanistan were severely constrained by conditions created by his predecessor,” the report remarked. The Trump administration had previously negotiated a withdrawal…

London, UK: The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) announced that law enforcement agencies from various countries, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), had successfully seized a vast dark web marketplace that was widely used by cybercriminals. The operation, named “Operation Cookie Monster” by the FBI, resulted in the arrest of dozens of individuals involved in illegal activities on the platform. According to British authorities, the “Operation Cookie Monster” operation involved 17 countries and was led by the FBI and Dutch police. As a result of the operation, approximately 120 individuals were arrested, more than 200 searches were conducted,…