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At least 9 killed, over 2,700 injured after pager blasts in Lebanon

At least 9 killed, over 2,700 injured after pager blasts in Lebanon

At least nine people, including a child, were killed and more than 2,750 injured in a cyberattack allegedly carried out by Israel on Tuesday, according to news reports and Lebanese officials. A Hezbollah official, who requested anonymity, described the pager…
Global Index for Free and Fair Elections Hits Record Low in 2023

Global Index for Free and Fair Elections Hits Record Low in 2023

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) has reported a significant decline in the global index for free and fair elections, marking the largest drop on record for 2023, an article by VOA reported today. This decline continues…
Record 95,000 Centenarians in Japan, Women Comprise 88.3%

Record 95,000 Centenarians in Japan, Women Comprise 88.3%

Japan’s centenarian population has reached a record 95,000, marking a 54-year consecutive increase, Anadolu Agency reported today. The Health Ministry’s data, released for Respect for Aged Day, reveals an annual rise of 2,980 centenarians. Women represent 83,958 (88.3%) of this…
Brain Implant Enables Thought Control of Alexa

Brain Implant Enables Thought Control of Alexa

A 64-year-old patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has gained the ability to control Amazon’s Alexa using a brain implant, Dawn reported today. The innovative device, placed in a blood vessel on the surface of his brain, allows him to…
World Shirazi Foundation releases message on Holy Prophet’s birth anniversary

World Shirazi Foundation releases message on Holy Prophet’s birth anniversary

The World Shirazi Foundation, based in Washington and affiliated to the Supreme Shirazi Religious Authority, published a message of congratulating the international community on the blessed birthday of the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him and his family, emphasizing the…
Over 26M children deprived of education in Pakistan, ministry says

Over 26M children deprived of education in Pakistan, ministry says

The Ministry of Education in Pakistan has announced that 26.2 million children across the country are not enrolled in schools, revealing a serious educational crisis facing Pakistan. These figures were disclosed during a session of the National Assembly. According to…
WFP Reports Many Afghan Children Attend School Hungry

WFP Reports Many Afghan Children Attend School Hungry

The World Food Programme (WFP) has revealed that many children in Afghanistan go to school on empty stomachs, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a report released on September 16, the WFP highlighted the importance of school meals for learning, stating…
Surge in Human Trafficking in Afghanistan: A Growing Crisis

Surge in Human Trafficking in Afghanistan: A Growing Crisis

Human trafficking in Afghanistan has surged dramatically over the past year, with networks exploiting vulnerable youth amid worsening economic conditions, according to a recent survey by Amu TV. The crisis is particularly acute in border provinces, where desperation drives many…
Moroccan Forces Thwart Mass Migration Attempts to Ceuta Amid Social Media Calls

Moroccan Forces Thwart Mass Migration Attempts to Ceuta Amid Social Media Calls

Moroccan security forces thwarted attempts by groups seeking to cross into Spain’s Ceuta following social media calls for mass migration, The Associated Press reported yesterday. Despite efforts, no one successfully breached the border fence, as authorities reported a strong security…
Tribal clashes over gold mine leave at least 30 dead in Papua New Guinea

Tribal clashes over gold mine leave at least 30 dead in Papua New Guinea

A series of clashes between rival tribes over a contested gold mine has resulted in at least 30 fatalities in Papua New Guinea, the BBC reported on Monday citing local police. Authorities have been granted emergency powers to quell the…
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