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Study links 3D DNA structure to aggressive brain cancer
May 6, 2025
Study links 3D DNA structure to aggressive brain cancer
A new preclinical study from Weill Cornell Medicine has revealed that the three-dimensional folding of DNA in brain cells may play a crucial role in glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer. Published in Molecular Cell, the…
HRW accuses timber firm of violating indigenous rights in Malaysia’s Sarawak
May 6, 2025
HRW accuses timber firm of violating indigenous rights in Malaysia’s Sarawak
A new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) accuses Malaysian timber company Zedtee of logging without consent in the ancestral territory of the Iban Indigenous community Rumah Jeffery in Sarawak. The 54-page report details how Zedtee, part of the Shin…
Pakistan Army kills eight militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations
May 6, 2025
Pakistan Army kills eight militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations
The Pakistan Army said on Monday that eight militants from the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) were killed and one soldier died in a series of operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), three militants were killed…
Trump administration offers $1,000 to undocumented immigrants for voluntary departure
May 6, 2025
Trump administration offers $1,000 to undocumented immigrants for voluntary departure
The Trump administration has announced a new initiative offering $1,000 and travel assistance to undocumented immigrants who voluntarily return to their home countries. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Monday that individuals using the CBP Home app to…
Three police officers killed in gun attack in Russia’s Dagestan region
May 6, 2025
Three police officers killed in gun attack in Russia’s Dagestan region
Three police officers were killed and at least four others injured on Monday after gunmen opened fire on traffic police in Makhachkala, the capital of Russia’s Republic of Dagestan, according to regional authorities, media outlets reported. The attack occurred when…
Storm capsizes boats in China’s Wu River, killing 10 tourists
May 6, 2025
Storm capsizes boats in China’s Wu River, killing 10 tourists
Ten people were killed and dozens hospitalized after four boats capsized during a sudden storm on the Wu River in China’s Guizhou province on Sunday. The boats were caught in heavy rain and hail during a popular May Day holiday…
Saudi Arabia Introduces AI-Driven Hajj Plan with Advanced Digital Services
May 6, 2025
Saudi Arabia Introduces AI-Driven Hajj Plan with Advanced Digital Services
Saudi Arabia is set to reveal a groundbreaking operational strategy for the upcoming Hajj season this Thursday, marking a significant leap in pilgrimage management through artificial intelligence and smart technologies, Iqna reported. The General Presidency for the Affairs of the…
1,000 Moukebs to Serve Devotees at Tehran Gathering for Imam Reza’s Birth Anniversary
May 6, 2025
1,000 Moukebs to Serve Devotees at Tehran Gathering for Imam Reza’s Birth Anniversary
A major gathering honoring Imam Reza (peace be upon him) will take place in Tehran this Friday, May 9, under the theme “Iran of Imam Reza (peace be upon him),” Iqna reported. Organized by local committees, the event will feature…
Flash Floods Devastate Badakhshan, Affecting Over 1,000 Households
May 6, 2025
Flash Floods Devastate Badakhshan, Affecting Over 1,000 Households
Flash floods have ravaged northeastern Afghanistan’s Badakhshan Province, submerging farmland, destroying homes, and killing livestock in a severe climate-related disaster, Amu TV reported. Over 1,000 households in Jurm and Baharak districts were impacted, with 1,233 hectares of crops—including vital wheat…
Climate Disasters in Pakistan Leave Children and Elderly “Invisible” in Death Toll
May 6, 2025
Climate Disasters in Pakistan Leave Children and Elderly “Invisible” in Death Toll
Pakistan’s climate-vulnerable children and older adults are dying uncounted during extreme weather events, as systemic gaps in healthcare and disaster response exacerbate their invisibility in official mortality data. The new Amnesty International study report, Uncounted: Invisible Deaths of Older People…