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  Balochistan attacks BAD news keeps coming from Balochistan. Since Sunday night, in a series of coordinated militant attacks across the province, over 70 people, including security personnel, the assailants and ordinary citizens, have lost their lives.   Starting with the execution-style killing of 23 travellers in Musakhail, the terrorists blew up a railway bridge in Bolan, set several vehicles on fire at a Levies station in Mastung, and gunned down 11 people in Kalat before raiding an FC camp in Bela. This has been the most widespread assault in years. The separatist terrorist outfit BLA has claimed responsibility, maintaining that it had seized control of a big portion of the FC camp and most highways. ISPR asserted that the security forces and law-enforcement agencies responded immediately to these criminal attacks, especially in Musakhail, Kalat and Lasbela, and killed 21 terrorists in ensuing clearance operations. However, it also said that 10 security f...

  The Birthplace of Buddha: A Journey to Lumbini...   Buddhism, one of the world's major religions, traces its origins to the life and teachings of Buddha, a spiritual leader whose influence spans across centuries and continents. Understanding the beginnings of Buddha’s life, particularly where he was born and his full name, is essential to grasp the foundations of this profound spiritual tradition. The Birthplace of Buddha: Lumbini, Nepal...   Buddha, known by his birth name Siddhartha Gautama , was born in Lumbini , a small village situated in the southern plains of present-day Nepal. Lumbini is more than just a geographical location; it is a site of immense spiritual significance and a place of pilgrimage for millions of Buddhists around the world. Lumbini is located near the Indo-Nepal border and is part of the Rupandehi District in Nepal. This area, characterized by its serene environment, lush greenery, and historical monuments, has been recognized by UNESCO as a W...

  Title: The Risks and Benefits of Self-Medication: A Comprehensive Guide   Introduction.. Self-medication, the practice of treating oneself with over-the-counter medications without consulting a healthcare professional, is a common phenomenon worldwide. While self-medication can offer convenience and cost savings, it also poses significant risks to one's health if not done responsibly. In this article, we will explore the benefits and dangers of self-medication, as well as provide guidelines for safe and effective self-treatment. Benefits of Self-Medication..   1. Convenience and Accessibility.. Self-medication allows individuals to address minor health issues promptly without the need for a doctor's appointment. Over-the-counter medications are readily available at pharmacies and supermarkets, making them easily accessible for self-treatment. 2. Cost Savings.. By opting for self-medication, individuals can save money on consultation fees and prescription medications. O...

Germany mass stabbing: police hunt suspect after three killed at festival in Solingen... Police in western city of Solingen search for unknown assailant after attack during festival attended by thousands that also seriously injured five..   The knife attack took place as thousands of people gathered at the central square in the city of Solingen in the country’s west during celebrations to mark its 650th anniversary, billed as a festival of diversity. No one has been arrested and police said they had deployed a “large contingent” including a helicopter to search for the male assailant who fled the scene. Police declined to discuss a possible motive or speculate about the identity of the suspect. Early on Saturday, police said they were still trying to track down the unknown assailant and said the number of seriously injured had risen from four to five. “Both victims and witnesses are currently being questioned. The police are currently searching for the perpetrator with a large tea...

  Two children killed in bomb blast in southwest Pakistan, police say.. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says perpetrators of attack ‘should be identified and given exemplary punishment’. Injured victims of roadside bomb blast in the southwestern Pakistani town of Pishin receive treatment at a hospital in Quetta, August 24..   A bomb blast near a police office in southwestern Pakistan has killed at least two children and injured 16 people, authorities have said. Seven policemen were among those wounded when the remote-controlled bomb attached to a motorcycle detonated in Pishin district on Saturday, a local law enforcement official told the Reuters news agency. “Explosives were planted in a motorcycle, which was parked in the area,” police officer Mujeeb-Ur-Rehman said, adding that the two children were passing through the area when the blast occurred.   Provincial government spokesman Shahid Rind said that “terrorists are targeting innocent and sinless people to achieve t...

  Google Releases Powerful AI Image Generator You Can Use for Free.. Google has released an updated version of its AI image generator to everyone in the U.S. via the company’s AI Test Kitchen service.   Google Imagen 3 was first announced in May during the company’s I/O keynote but it was only rolled out last week after Google published a research paper on it. Imagen 3 works like most other AI image generators: Users type in a prompt and wait for about 30 seconds until the pictures begin to appear. Google says the model “is preferred over other state-of-the-art models at the time of evaluation.”   In  PetaPixel’s  tests , Imagen 3 does appear to be a quality text-to-image model that rivals Midjourney or OpenAI’s DALL-E. What’s more, Imagen 3 is currently free-to-use unlike the aforementioned. Imagen 3 is our highest quality text-to-image model, capable of generating images with even better detail, richer lighting and fewer distractin...

  Talks with Blinken 'positive', says Netanyahu.   Benjamin Netanyahu has described his three-hour meeting with Antony Blinken as "positive" and says it was "conducted in good spirit", with pressure for a ceasefire growing. The US Secretary of State is making his ninth trip to the region since Israel's war on Hamas began in October. The US expressed optimism about a ceasefire deal after talks resumed in Doha last week. However, Hamas has said suggestions of progress are an "illusion", with a number of issues between the two sides still contested - including whether Israeli troops will be required to withdraw fully from Gaza. Earlier that day Mr Blinken also met with Israel's President Isaac Herzog and said it was "probably the best, maybe the last opportunity" to secure a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza.   "We're working to make sure that there is no escalation, that there are no provocations, that there are n...