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12 killed in rocket attack on football pitch in Golan Heights
July 28, 2024
12 killed in rocket attack on football pitch in Golan Heights
12 people have been killed and 19 others wounded in a rocket attack on a football pitch in the town of the Majdal Shams in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, Al Jazeera reported citing Israeli authorities said. Israel’s military officials said…
Malaysia Mandates Licensing for Major Social Media Platforms to Combat Cybercrime
July 28, 2024
Malaysia Mandates Licensing for Major Social Media Platforms to Combat Cybercrime
Starting August 1, Malaysia will require social media services with over 8 million users in the country to obtain a license, as part of efforts to address rising cyber offenses, Reuters reported yesterday. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission announced…
Pakistan: PTI Protests Erupt Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Demanding Release of Imran Khan
July 28, 2024
Pakistan: PTI Protests Erupt Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Demanding Release of Imran Khan
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) organized widespread protests throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, demanding the immediate release of party founder Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, and other detained leaders, Times Of India reported yesterday. Local PTI lawmakers led rallies in all 13…
World Uyghur Congress Marks 10 Years Since Deadly Yarkand Massacre
July 28, 2024
World Uyghur Congress Marks 10 Years Since Deadly Yarkand Massacre
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Yarkand massacre, a violent crackdown by Chinese security forces on a peaceful protest that resulted in the deaths of numerous Uyghur civilians. According to Malaysia Sun, the event,…
UN report underscores devastating effects of Taliban policies on Afghan women
July 27, 2024
UN report underscores devastating effects of Taliban policies on Afghan women
Three United Nations entities, namely the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), the UN Women division, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), have published a report highlighting the repercussions of Taliban policies on women in Afghanistan. The report…
At least 31 civilians killed in Israeli strikes on school sheltering displaced families
July 27, 2024
At least 31 civilians killed in Israeli strikes on school sheltering displaced families
At least 31 Palestinians were killed today Saturday in an Israeli strike on a field hospital inside Khadija School in Deir al Balah, central Gaza, according to Palestinian health officials. The Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas command center.…
UN General-Secretary urges affluent countries to combat global “addiction” to fossil fuel
July 27, 2024
UN General-Secretary urges affluent countries to combat global “addiction” to fossil fuel
The world’s wealthiest nations are jeopardizing our future by driving a surge in fossil fuel activities that exacerbate heatwaves and other climate impacts endangering billions, warned António Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General. On Thursday, Guterres urged countries to combat the…
With limited number of users and publishers, OpenAI tests SearchGPT engine
July 27, 2024
With limited number of users and publishers, OpenAI tests SearchGPT engine
OpenAI said that it is testing a new search engine called SearchGPT that uses generative AI to provide results, potentially challenging Google’s dominance in the online search market. The company announced on Thursday that SearchGPT will initially launch with a…
Recently approved shingles vaccine could help delay dementia, scientists say
July 27, 2024
Recently approved shingles vaccine could help delay dementia, scientists say
Researchers from the University of Oxford have raised hopes for delaying dementia after finding that a recently approved shingles vaccine is linked to a substantial reduction in dementia diagnoses in the six years following the shot, as reported by the…
G20 Pledges to Tackle Tax Evasion Among the Ultra-Wealthy
July 27, 2024
G20 Pledges to Tackle Tax Evasion Among the Ultra-Wealthy
The G20 has committed to ensuring that ultra-high-net-worth individuals contribute fairly to global tax systems, emphasizing the importance of combating aggressive tax avoidance and evasion, TRTWorld reported today. In a recent declaration, the group acknowledged that such practices undermine the…