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New EU strategy aims to curb threat of malicious drones The European Commission’s new strategy aims to combat malicious drones following multiple incidents affecting social infrastructure. The primary goal of this move is to develop detect technologies to distinguish hostile drones from legitimate others. In recent times countries like Poland and Belgium have experienced several incidents of suspicious drones entering their national airspace. The Commission has announced plans to deploy a new “EU Counter Drone Centre of Excellence” and develop a certification scheme for counter drone systems.” Additionally, another priority is the creation of a “single air display system to consolidate…

PIFD meeting declared null and void for ‘malafide intent’, rule violations and lack of presidential approvalSenator Bushra Anjum Butt, Chairperson Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training presiding over a meeting of the Committee at Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training in Islamabad on February 11. Photo: Senate   The Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training on Wednesday ordered investigations into alleged financial irregularities in the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) and announced strict measures to address the issue of fake degrees, while also declaring a controversial meeting held at the Pakistan…

After the Super Bowl, fans noted that Cardi B and Diggs appeared to unfollow each other on Instagram Cardi B has purchased a $500,000 Audemars Piguet watch as speculation continues around her relationship with NFL player Stefon Diggs. The 33-year-old rapper shared the luxury acquisition in an Instagram video as celebrity jeweller Benny the Jeweler fastened the timepiece onto her wrist. “A little gift for me from me,” she said in the clip, explaining that the watch was intended “to set myself up the proper way for tour.” The purchase comes ahead of her forthcoming Little Miss Drama Tour, her first…

Catherine O’Hara becomes beacon of hope for rectal cancer patientsCatherine O’Hara passed away on January 30 with the underlying cause being declared as rectal cancer.A British Columbia woman treated for colorectal cancer says she hopes news that Canadian acting legend had rectal cancer when she died, will help more people realize how common the cancer is and open up more over conversations about it. According to Toronto Star, Mary De Vera is nearing her 10-year anniversary of being diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer and says she has watched advocacy organizations in Canada and the U.S. use O’Hara’s death as…

Maxwell could get ‘shot in the back of the head’ if released: US congressman/File photo: ReutersGhislaine Maxwell could face a violent end if she is released early from prison, suggesting Jeffrey Epstein’s former associate might either take her own life or worse, a US congressman has warned.Representative Tim Burchett, a Tennessee Republican, made the remarks following Maxwell’s refusal to answer questions during a congressional deposition, according to Newsweek. Maxwell appeared virtually before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday as lawmakers inquired about the Epstein case and his network of abuse. She repeatedly invoked her Fifth Amendment right…

The Irish side bowled out for 115 at the R. Premadasa stadium COLOMBO: A depleted Australia shrugged off the loss of their captain Mitchell Marsh to injury to cruise to a dominant 67-run opening T20 World Cup win over Ireland in Colombo on Wednesday. Australia made 182-6 after stand-in captain Travis Head won the toss and elected to bat and then bowled Ireland out for 115 at the R. Premadasa stadium. Josh Inglis was promoted to open in place of Marsh and made 37 off 17 balls, while Marcus Stoinis top scored with 45. Matt Renshaw made 37. Nathan Ellis,…

US anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mother was allegedly kidnapped from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on January 31 A woman claiming to be the mother-in-law of a man detained in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has denied he had any involvement in the case. Law enforcement officers detained an individual for questioning during a traffic stop in Rio Rico, Arizona, on February 10. The town is located about 60 miles south of Tucson, near the United States–Mexico border. Authorities have not confirmed the name of the person detained and have not formally identified a suspect. Speaking to CNN, a…

1,000 young athletes to compete in games as Sohail Afridi pushes ‘sports over guns’ messageChief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi on February 11. PHOTO: EXPRESS Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday said, “Those who want to push us towards guns should know that we choose sports.” He made these remarks while inaugurating the Under-16 Sports Games at the Jamrud Sports Complex in Jamrud. The event features young athletes from eight merged districts and six sub-divisions, competing in football, cricket, volleyball and other sports. He said sporting activities had been organised in the merged districts for some time to identify…

The 35-year-old suffered the injury on Monday but complained of “worsening neck pain” the following day ITALY: Australian snowboarder Cam Bolton was airlifted to hospital with two neck fractures following a fall in training and is out of the Winter Olympics. The 35-year-old suffered the injury on Monday but complained of “worsening neck pain” the following day, the Australian Olympic Committee said. A CT scan identified that his neck was broken in two places and he was put on a helicopter to Milan. It is one of several injury blows to hit Australia at the Olympics in Italy. Another snowboarder,…

Bad Bunny nods to grid issues in home country in Super Bowl halftime showDancers dressed as linemen showing moves on power poles during Bad Bunny’s performance in the Super Bowl halftime show did not do so by coincidence.Instead, it was carefully planned to send a message to the officials regarding an issue that is plaguing his birthplace, Puerto Rico, i.e., intermittent power outages. The Caribbean island has been seething since 2017 over the fact that the power grid there was not fully repaired.Utilizing his spot at the Super Bowl halftime show, Bunny performed his track El Apagón, which literally translates…