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Myanmar’s military government has released the results of a national census conducted under difficult conditions, reporting a population of 51.3 million, local news reports said on Tuesday. The census, carried out amid an ongoing civil war, faced significant security and…

A new report reveals that more than 1,600 civilians and security personnel have died in Pakistan due to escalating violence in 2024, VOA revealed. The Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) in Islamabad highlights that 60% of casualties were…

A recent study published in Neurology by the American Academy of Neurology indicates that fluctuating blood pressure may accelerate cognitive aging, particularly in Black older adults, SciTech Daily reported. Researchers analyzed data from 4,770 participants, averaging 71 years old, and…

The United Nations human rights chief, Volker Turk, has condemned the Taliban’s recent decree prohibiting Afghan women from working for non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Arab News reported. Since regaining power in August 2021, the Taliban has systematically restricted women’s rights, leading…

In various cities across Pakistan, police have resorted to shelling and baton charges against protests organized to express solidarity with the oppressed people of Parachinar, resulting in several injuries among demonstrators, local sources confirmed. The peaceful protest in Karachi included…

The Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has announced that tomorrow Wednesday, January 1, 2025, will be the 30th of Jumada al-Thani 1446 AH. In a brief statement received by Shia Waves…

The global population grew by over 71 million people in 2024, reaching 8.09 billion on New Year’s Day, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This 0.9% increase marks a slight slowdown compared to 2023, which saw a 75 million rise.…

Militants armed with assault rifles attacked a security post today in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, resulting in the deaths of a police officer and a civilian, Arab News reported. The civilian was identified as a Customs Department employee.…

Global stock markets are expected to rise in 2025, led by U.S. equities, despite concerns over inflation and potential trade tensions if new U.S. president returns to the White House, The Guardian reported. Analysts predict the S&P 500 will climb…

Research commissioned by the U.K. government reveals that smoking just one cigarette cuts life expectancy by about 20 minutes. For someone smoking 10 cigarettes daily, quitting for a week could regain a day of life, while a year of abstinence…