Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Four teenagers rescued from Islamabad’s Korang Nullah

ISLAMABAD: Four teenagers who were trapped in Korang Nullah in Bani Gala due to heavy rains have been rescued. Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz said the youngsters slipped and fell in the storm water drain after heavy rains lashed the city. They were rescued by Pakistan Navy rescue personnel and Islamabad authorities. He urged people to … Read more

Wife’s agony My husband was beaten by teens and can’t speak.

Alan Willson, 47, was struck with a wooden log in Worthing, West Sussex. Mr. Willson is still unable to walk or communicate and has “no mental capacity”. successfully challenged an order of anonymity and today can expose the identities of two of the criminals involved. The husband of a guy who was brutally attacked by … Read more

California arraigns e-cigarette firm ‘Juul’ for targeting teens

California arraigns e-cigarette firm ‘Juul’ for targeting teens

California announces to bring an action against Juul, the United States’ largest electronic cigarette manufacturer, for allegedly targeting minors with its marketing campaigns. E-cigarettes have soared in popularity among young people since they were introduced about a decade ago. California law prohibits the sale of vaporizing products to persons under the age of 21. A … Read more

World Osteoporosis Day being observed today

World Osteoporosis Day is celebrated on October 20

World Osteoporosis Day is being observed on October 20 worldwide including Pakistan. This day is observed to set aims that the earlier you start investing in the health of your bones and getting enough calcium in your diet; the better your bone health will be as you age. On this occasion, different NGOs and health … Read more

U.S. to ban flavored e-cigarette products as several teens are affected

US moves to ban flavored vaping products

Trumps’ administration announced an emergency executive action to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarette products, amid a surge in both youth vaping and concern over its health effects. Addressing reporters at the White House, the US president said he and Melania Trump were worried as parents about the wave of illnesses that has sickened hundreds … Read more