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Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology have discovered that a low-cost blood pressure medication may effectively treat craniopharyngioma, a rare noncancerous brain tumor located near the pituitary gland and hypothalamus, Anadolu Agency reported…

A Chinese company has outperformed Starlink by implementing satellite-to-ground laser communication technology, potentially paving the way for 6G, ultra-high-resolution remote sensing, and advanced satellite positioning systems, Anadolu Agency reported citing local media. Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co., recognized as the…

Shia Rights Watch (SRW)—an international pro-Shia rights organization—has released its monthly report, shedding light on the grave violations Shia Muslim communities faced across several countries in the past month. In Pakistan, the report said that Parachinar remains under siege by…

Afghan youth face worsening economic and social challenges as poverty and unemployment surge amidst the country’s ongoing political and economic turmoil. The collapse of numerous economic projects has made job opportunities scarce, particularly for young people who once relied on…

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights announced that more than 528,500 people have been killed since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011. This figure includes thousands of deaths recently confirmed following improved access to detention centers and…

Milan has implemented Italy’s toughest smoking ban, prohibiting smoking in all public spaces, including streets, effective January 1, France 24 reported today. Individuals who violate the ban could face fines ranging from 40 to 240 euros ($41 to $249). The…

Authorities in northwestern Pakistan announced a peace agreement on Wednesday between rival Sunni and Shia Muslim tribes in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, following deadly clashes. The deal, mediated by a grand assembly of tribal elders, follows years of land…

Malaysia’s communications regulator has granted operating licenses to Tencent’s WeChat and ByteDance’s TikTok under a new social media law aimed at combating rising cybercrime, news reports said on Thursday. The law, which came into effect on January 1, requires platforms…

Aerial firing during New Year’s celebrations in Karachi resulted in 26 injuries, with victims transported to various hospitals across the city. On December 31, Karachi Commissioner imposed Section 144 for 48 hours to curb such activities, which have historically led…

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has released its annual report revealing that 122 journalists and media workers were killed globally in 2024, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Among the deceased, 14 were women journalists. A significant 58% of these fatalities…