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Tensions Rise in UP’s Pilibhit as Hindu Groups Object to Mosque Activities —————————————- Tensions have escalated in the Ghazipur Mughal village of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh, where local Hindu groups and right-wing organizations have raised objections to long-standing Muslim prayers…

A Sense of Purpose Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline, Study Finds ——————————————— A new study by researchers at UC Davis suggests that having a strong sense of purpose in life may be a key factor in protecting the aging brain,…

B Vitamins May Slow Cognitive Decline, Tufts Researchers Say ————————— Emerging research from Tufts University suggests that deficiencies in B vitamins, particularly B12 and folate, could be a significant and underdiagnosed factor contributing to cognitive decline and dementia, SciTech Daily…

Lebanon Faces Worst Water Shortage in Decades Amid 51% Drop in Rainfall ——————————————- Lebanon is grappling with its most severe water shortage in decades, prompting an urgent call for action from Energy and Water Minister Joe Saddi, Anadolu Agency reported.…

Africa Launches Continental Plan to Combat Cholera ————————————– The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have unveiled a continental emergency plan to combat cholera, which has seen an alarming rise in…

US Confirms First Human Case of Flesh-Eating Parasite ——————————- The U.S. has confirmed its first-ever human case of the New World Screwworm (NWS), a flesh-eating parasite, Anadolu Agency reported. The case was announced by the U.S. Health and Human Services…

Deadly Landslide Strikes Indian-Administered Kashmir: 33 Dead ———————— A massive landslide, triggered by heavy rains, has killed at least 33 people and injured over 20 near the Vaishno Devi shrine in the Jammu division of Indian-administered Kashmir, Anadolu Agency reported.…

UN Establishes AI Advisory Panel to Address Global Concerns ——————————————- The United Nations General Assembly has officially created an artificial intelligence (AI) advisory body to assist countries in making informed decisions about the rapidly advancing technology, Arab News reported. This…

France Returns Human Skulls to Madagascar After 128 Years of Massacre ————————————– France has formally returned three human skulls to Madagascar, including one believed to belong to King Toera, who was beheaded by French colonial forces, Al Jazeera reported. The…

UN Urges Pakistan to Extend Afghan Refugee Deportation Deadline —————————————– The United Nations has called on Pakistan to extend its deadline for the departure of Afghan refugees, citing humanitarian concerns and the need for a voluntary repatriation process, Khaama Press…