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Smartphones—not just social media—linked to rising stress and mental health strain —————————————- A growing body of research and expert analysis suggests that smartphones and constant digital communication are contributing to increased stress, burnout, and declining mental wellbeing—even beyond the effects…

Deadly Rohingya sea crossings fueled by trafficking networks exploiting refugee crisis ——————————————————– A growing humanitarian crisis involving Rohingya refugees has been driven by organized human trafficking networks that profit from desperation, according to a report by Le Monde. The report…

UN urges reopening of Strait of Hormuz as global shipping crisis escalates ———————————– The United Nations has called for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that prolonged disruptions have triggered a global trade and energy crisis, with…

Pakistan Missile Strikes leave 3 dead, 45 injured in Kunar as Border Tensions Escalate ——————————- Missile strikes by Pakistan hit Kunar province, killing three and injuring dozens, amid rise in cross-border tensions with Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. The strikes reportedly…

Taliban Seize Large Tract of Land in Kabul, Raising Property Rights Concerns —————————————- According to a report by Hasht-e Subh Daily, Taliban authorities have confiscated more than 1,500 hectares of land in the “Omid-e Sabz” township in western Kabul. The…

Al-Qaeda-linked militants launch major offensive in Mali, killing defence minister —————————————– Coordinated attacks have struck multiple locations across Mali, carried out by Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin—an affiliate of Al-Qaeda—alongside Tuareg rebel groups. According to Reuters, Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara…

UN Warns of Escalating Extremist Violence in Mali Amid Coordinated Attacks ———————————————- The United Nations has warned of rising violence in Mali following coordinated attacks on government forces across multiple regions, including Bamako, Gao, and Kidal. Gunfire and explosions were…

Pope stresses atomic energy must only be used for peace ——————————- Pope Leo XIV marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster with an appeal for atomic energy only to be used for peaceful purposes, Arab News reported. The…

New Non-Invasive Technology Uses Tears to Detect Diseases ————————————– Researchers have developed an innovative method to diagnose diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and neurological disorders by analyzing human tears—offering a promising path toward earlier and less invasive detection. According to…

Pharmaceutical Company Warns of Disruptions to Transport Routes, Supply of Life-Saving Medicines ———————————– The Italian biopharmaceutical company Kedrion Biopharma has warned that ongoing disruptions in shipping routes are affecting the supply of critical medicines, potentially making it more difficult to…