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Afghan Red Crescent Details Extensive Humanitarian Aid Efforts ——————————– The Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) has provided an annual briefing in Kabul, outlining its comprehensive humanitarian efforts across the country, Khaama Press reported. The organization reported that more than 30,000…

Senior PTI Leaders Sentenced to 10 Years in Pakistan ——————————– A Faisalabad anti-terrorism court (ATC) has sentenced several senior leaders of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party to 10-year jail terms, Clarion India reported. The decision, announced on July 31,…

Zuckerberg: Superintelligence “Now in Sight” as Meta Ramps Up AI Investments —————————- Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has declared that “superintelligence is now in sight,” as the company continues to pour billions into artificial intelligence (AI) development, The Guardian reported.…

UNICEF, FCDO Finalize £1.5 Million Deal to Maintain Essential Water and Sanitation Services for Syrian Refugees in Jordan ——————————- UNICEF and the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) have agreed on a new £1.5 million funding arrangement to…

Study Links Ultra-Processed Food Intake to Higher Lung Cancer Risk …………….. A new study published in Thorax and reported by Medical News Today has found a potential link between high consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and an increased risk of…

Slovenia Bans Arms Trade with Israel Over Gaza War ……………… Slovenia has become the first European Union country to ban all arms trade with Israel, citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, according to a government statement released Thursday. The ban…

Scientists Map Antarctic Canyons to Better Predict Climate Impacts ……………… Researchers have mapped 332 submarine canyon networks around Antarctica to improve understanding of climate change effects, according to Marine Geology. Led by teams from the University of Barcelona and University…

Microsoft Hits $4 Trillion Market Value Following Strong Earnings …………….. Microsoft surpassed a $4 trillion market valuation on Thursday, becoming the second company after Nvidia to reach the milestone, according to multiple financial reports. The surge follows a strong earnings…

Deadly Floods in Northern China Kill 60, Expose Emergency Planning Gaps …………….. Severe flooding in northern China has left 60 people dead, including 44 in Beijing alone, marking the capital’s worst flood disaster in years, according to official statements reported…

Iran Warns of Possible Water Shortages in Tehran as Reservoir Levels Plummet ……………… Iranian President Masoud Bazkiaan warned Thursday of potential water shortages in Tehran if consumption is not reduced, according to state news agency IRNA. During a visit to…