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Recent reports highlight the increasing grip of Pakistan’s military on the nation’s economy, raising concerns among investors and political analysts. The Financial Times notes that the military’s involvement spans crucial sectors, including agriculture and energy, through the army-led Special Investment…

Researchers from the University of Washington and the Technical University of Denmark have developed new proteins using computational design to neutralize dangerous snake venom toxins, signaling a breakthrough in antivenom solutions, SciTech Daily reported. Each year, over 2 million people…

Reports reveal alarming links between Australian imports and forced labor practices involving the Uyghur population in China. Since 2017, widespread abuse and arbitrary detainment of the Uyghur population in northwestern China have led to accusations of genocide and crimes against…

Galicia, Europe’s leading shellfish producer and the world’s second-largest mussel supplier after China, is facing a severe decline in shellfish populations, The Guardian reported. Recent data reveals alarming drops: cockle harvests fell by 80% in 2023, while some clam varieties…

Pakistan’s parliament recently approved amendments to the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), aimed at combating fake news, which critics warn will further suppress freedom of expression, VOA reported. The amendments impose a three-year prison term and fines exceeding $7,000 for…

The Philippine government has declared January 27, 2025, a special holiday for Muslims in observance of Isra Wal Mi’raj, a significant event in Islam marking the Prophet Muhammad’s Night Journey and Ascension. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin clarified that the holiday…

A new school textbook in Russia presents the war in Ukraine as a continuation of the Soviet fight against Nazi Germany and claims the country was “forced” to deploy troops in 2022. The three-volume “Military History of Russia,” aimed at…

China has imposed a ban on importing sheep, goats, poultry, even-toed ungulates, and related products from several African, Asian, and European countries following outbreaks of livestock diseases, Reuters reported. The General Administration of Customs announced the decision on January 21,…

Dr. Wajid Akhter has been elected Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), succeeding Zara Mohammed after her four-year term, news outlet Islam Channel said on Sunday. Dr. Akhter outlined plans for major reforms within the organization to…

Over 300,000 Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. However, many are finding widespread devastation in the area, according to reports on the ground. The United Nations has highlighted the immense humanitarian needs in…