The tragic incident involving a family from Karachi who came to Quetta for a vacation, only to have their lives changed forever on their journey back, has left the entire nation heartbroken. Life is truly unpredictable. This heartbreaking incident is a reminder that peace and safety are not privileges—they are necessities. May justice prevail, and may the affected family find strength during this unimaginable time.

A cyclosporiasis outbreak has now affected more than 1,700 people and counting. More than two dozen states are investigating cases of the foodborne parasitic infection. While it’s not fatal, symptoms can include “frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The source of the outbreak is unknown; the cyclospora cayetanensis parasite can be hard to track as it can’t be reproduced in a lab and it is not always detected through food

A mouse plague has affected parts of Western Australia for months, with swarms of the rodents taking over homes, businesses and roads. #mice #australia