Aid cuts jeopardize child vaccinations, UN warns
Global funding cuts, led by the United States, have impacted the child immunization efforts almost as severely as the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN said Thursday.
According to Reuters, measles, meningitis, and yellow fever outbreaks are on the rise, and more than half of 108 low-income nations have reported vaccine delays due to aid shortages, citing the WHO.
In a joint appeal with UNICEF and Gavi, the vaccine alliance WHO requested donors to sustain financing ahead of Gavi's June pledge round, which requires $9bn for 2026-2030.
NRNA to hold its historic Unity General Convention in Kathmandu on May 3-5
The High-Level Committee of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) is holding its historic Unity General Convention in Kathmandu on May 3 to 5.
A total of 3, 181 people had submitted applications in the stipulated time to become delegates. The process of certifying the applications is going on, reads a statement issued by the NRNA.
While the Election Committee has already begun the work, the delegates have started coming to Kathmandu to take part in the Unity General Convention.
“In this situation, some elements are trying to spread rumors, we urge everyone not to believe misleading information,” the statement further reads.
The Unity General Convention will be held on the slated time and all the preparations for the same have already been completed.
WhatsApp’s irremovable AI feature draws criticism
WhatsApp is facing criticism for introducing a new AI chatbot feature that cannot be removed from the app. Though described as “optional,” the Meta AI icon now permanently appears on the chats screen, frustrating users who find it intrusive, BBC reported.
Meta compared the tool to other fixed features like ‘Channels’ and ‘Status’, stating users aren’t required to interact with it and that user feedback is being considered.
The move echoes prior criticism of Microsoft's Recall function, which was later made optional. The update comes as Meta tests AI on Instagram to detect underage users who fake their age, as stated by BBC.
Pakistan govt’s X handle suspended in India after Pahalgam terror attack
The official X account of Pakistan’s government was suspended in India on Thursday, two days after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists.
According to Firstpost, the account was withheld by the Indian side in response to a legal order.
The development comes after India's government cut ties with Pakistan on Wednesday in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam.
For users outside India, the @GovtofPakistan account remains accessible.
