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India, Pakistan ceasefire shaken by overnight border skirmishes in disputed Kashmir region
May 12, 2025
India, Pakistan ceasefire shaken by overnight border skirmishes in disputed Kashmir region
A ceasefire aimed at ending the conflict between India and Pakistan was disrupted by overnight border fighting in the disputed Kashmir region, Arab News reported. Residents on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC), which divides the territory, reported…
UAE starts 4th phase of Gaza water supply project
May 12, 2025
UAE starts 4th phase of Gaza water supply project
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched the fourth phase of its humanitarian water supply project in the Gaza Strip as part of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3,” Arab News reported. This initiative aims to reduce the suffering of Palestinian civilians…
Fiber may help reduce “Forever Chemicals” in human body, study finds
May 12, 2025
Fiber may help reduce “Forever Chemicals” in human body, study finds
A new peer-reviewed study suggests that increasing dietary fiber intake may reduce levels of toxic PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” in the human body, according to an article published by The Guardian. The research found that fiber was especially effective at…
Trump begins Middle East tour seeking major investment and trade deals
May 12, 2025
Trump begins Middle East tour seeking major investment and trade deals
Donald Trump will begin his first foreign trip of his second administration this week with a tour of the Middle East, aiming to secure investment, trade, and technology deals, media outlets reported. Stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE…
Just five minutes of junk food ads leads to higher calorie intake in children, study finds
May 12, 2025
Just five minutes of junk food ads leads to higher calorie intake in children, study finds
A new study has found that children consume significantly more calories after being exposed to just five minutes of junk food advertising. The research, presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Málaga, Spain, involved 240 children aged 7 to…
Taliban ban chess in Afghanistan over religious concerns and federation issues
May 12, 2025
Taliban ban chess in Afghanistan over religious concerns and federation issues
The Taliban have officially banned the game of chess in Afghanistan, citing religious reasons and dysfunction within the national chess federation, Amu news agency reported. The move was confirmed by Atal Mashwani, spokesperson for the Taliban’s General Directorate of Physical…
Nigeria faces deepening poverty as economic crisis intensifies
May 12, 2025
Nigeria faces deepening poverty as economic crisis intensifies
Nigeria is grappling with a deepening poverty crisis, as recent economic reforms and longstanding structural weaknesses push millions further into deprivation. Once seen as Africa’s rising power, the country now faces a stark economic and humanitarian emergency affecting over half…
Iraq imposes protest ban ahead of Arab League Summit
May 12, 2025
Iraq imposes protest ban ahead of Arab League Summit
Iraq’s Ministry of Interior has announced a complete ban on protests from May 11 to May 20 as part of heightened security measures ahead of the Arab League Summit in Baghdad. The ministry warned that any attempt to protest, regardless…
Albania holds crucial general elections amidst political competition
May 12, 2025
Albania holds crucial general elections amidst political competition
Albania’s voters cast ballots on Sunday in the country’s 11th general elections since the fall of communism in 1991, Anadolu Agency reported. Polling began at 7 am local time and closed at 7 pm, with over 3.71 million registered voters…
Three dead, dozens rescued in Mediterranean crossing
May 12, 2025
Three dead, dozens rescued in Mediterranean crossing
At least three people, including two children aged 3 and 4, have died in a Mediterranean crossing from Libya to Italy, according to the German sea rescue charity RESQSHIP. The victims were found on a rubber boat adrift south of…