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Iraqi army announces killing of four suspected ISIS members in Kirkuk
October 15, 2024
Iraqi army announces killing of four suspected ISIS members in Kirkuk
An Iraqi airstrike in Kirkuk province killed four suspected ISIS members, including a significant leader, as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate ISIS remnants, the army said on Tuesday. The strike, conducted by F-16 aircraft, also destroyed weapons and communication…
Islamist Militants Attack Police Office in Pakistan, Four Dead
October 15, 2024
Islamist Militants Attack Police Office in Pakistan, Four Dead
In a violent assault on October 14, Islamist militants dressed as women stormed a police office in Bannu, killing three policemen and a civilian, Reuters reported. The attack, which involved five suicide bombers, unfolded over several hours before all attackers…
Study Links Blood Type to Early Stroke Risk
October 15, 2024
Study Links Blood Type to Early Stroke Risk
A recent study has revealed a connection between blood type and the risk of early stroke, particularly among individuals under 60, Earth.com revealed yesterday. Researchers analyzed data from 48 genetic studies, involving 17,000 stroke patients and 600,000 non-stroke individuals. They…
Restoration of Bibi Khanum Mosque to Begin with International Support
October 15, 2024
Restoration of Bibi Khanum Mosque to Begin with International Support
The restoration of Uzbekistan’s iconic Bibi Khanum Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Samarkand, is set to commence through a partnership between the Qatar Fund for Development and Uzbekistan’s Art and Culture Development Foundation, AKDN reported yesterday. The Aga…
Taliban’s Ban on Broadcasting Living Beings Forces TV Channels in Takhar to Shut Down
October 15, 2024
Taliban’s Ban on Broadcasting Living Beings Forces TV Channels in Takhar to Shut Down
Television channels in Afghanistan’s Takhar Province have suspended operations following a Taliban directive banning the broadcast of footage featuring living beings, Amu TV reported yesterday. The Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) reported that both the state-run Radio Television of Afghanistan (RTA)…
Adobe Launches Firefly Video Model, Competing in AI-Generated Video Space
October 15, 2024
Adobe Launches Firefly Video Model, Competing in AI-Generated Video Space
Adobe announced the public distribution of its new AI model, Firefly Video, which generates video content from text prompts, The Express Tribune reported today. This move places Adobe in competition with established players like OpenAI’s Sora, ByteDance, and Meta Platforms,…
European Medical Schools to Address Climate Change in Curriculum
October 15, 2024
European Medical Schools to Address Climate Change in Curriculum
In a groundbreaking initiative, medical schools across Europe are set to enhance their training programs to include a focus on health issues linked to the climate crisis. According to an article published on Monday by The Guardian, the newly established…
Sweden: Trial begins for far-right Danish-Swedish politician over Qur’an burnings
October 15, 2024
Sweden: Trial begins for far-right Danish-Swedish politician over Qur’an burnings
Rasmus Paludan, the leader of the far-right Danish Stram Kurs party, began trial in Sweden on charges of incitement against an ethnic group and insult, making him the first individual prosecuted in connection with Qur’an burnings, Arab News reported yesterday.…
‘Extremely valuable’ secret tomb unearthed in Jordan’s Petra
October 15, 2024
‘Extremely valuable’ secret tomb unearthed in Jordan’s Petra
Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery in Petra, Jordan, unearthing a 2,000-year-old tomb beneath the iconic Treasury, Arab News reported yesterday. The joint US-Jordanian team recovered 12 well-preserved skeletons and hundreds of artifacts, including bronze, iron, and ceramics. This find…
Nile River Cooperation Agreement Takes Effect Amid Disputes
October 15, 2024
Nile River Cooperation Agreement Takes Effect Amid Disputes
Ethiopia’s Nile Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) officially came into force on Sunday, despite ongoing opposition from Egypt and Sudan, TRTWorld reported on Sunday. The CFA establishes the Nile River Basin Commission (NRBC), aimed at fostering cooperation among basin countries…