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Pakistan Faces Highest Rate of Unregistered Births and Deaths

Pakistan Faces Highest Rate of Unregistered Births and Deaths

Pakistan has the highest number of unregistered births and deaths globally, with UNICEF reporting that 60% of children are not registered before their fifth birthday, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Approximately 60 million children remain unregistered, leading to barriers in accessing…
Ancient Microbes Discovered in 2-Billion-Year-Old Rocks: A Glimpse into Early Life on Earth

Ancient Microbes Discovered in 2-Billion-Year-Old Rocks: A Glimpse into Early Life on Earth

Researchers have discovered living microbes encased in 2-billion-year-old rocks within the Bushveld Igneous Complex (BIC) in South Africa, marking the earliest known microbial ecosystem, Earth.com reported yesterday. Led by Yohey Suzuki from the University of Tokyo, the team utilized advanced…
Climate Change Linked to Increased Violence Against Women

Climate Change Linked to Increased Violence Against Women

A recent study reveals a troubling connection between climate change and heightened intimate partner violence (IPV), Earth.com revealed yesterday. Analyzing data from thousands of surveys across 156 countries over 26 years, researchers found significant correlations between climate shocks—such as storms…
Fruits and Saffron: Natural Allies in Stress Relief

Fruits and Saffron: Natural Allies in Stress Relief

Recent studies highlight the role of certain fruits in managing stress and improving mood, Khaama Press revealed in an article today. Pineapple, kiwi, strawberries, bananas, and pomegranate have been shown to effectively reduce stress, often surpassing the efficacy of medications.…
Militants Kill 16 Pakistani Soldiers in Coordinated Attacks

Militants Kill 16 Pakistani Soldiers in Coordinated Attacks

Pakistan reported on October 5, that coordinated militant attacks have resulted in the deaths of at least 16 soldiers, primarily in border areas adjacent to Afghanistan, VOA reported on Saturday. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the violence, which…
Kinship carers across UK struggling without support, warns charity

Kinship carers across UK struggling without support, warns charity

A lack of support for kinship carers is plunging thousands of children into poverty, according to a new report from the charity Kinship published by The Guardian. Kinship carers, often grandparents or family friends who step in to care for…
Africa: Traffic deaths surge amid poor infrastructure and old vehicles

Africa: Traffic deaths surge amid poor infrastructure and old vehicles

Africa faces a growing road safety crisis, with traffic deaths spiking by 17% from 2010 to 2021, reaching 226,100 fatalities. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the continent has the highest ratio of traffic deaths globally, with 19.5 fatalities…
Record migrant crossings in Channel amid tragic deaths

Record migrant crossings in Channel amid tragic deaths

A record 973 migrants crossed the Channel on small boats on Saturday, coinciding with the tragic deaths of four individuals, including a two-year-old boy, during the perilous journey from France to England, according to UK Home Office data. According to…
Baku to hosts Int’l Halal Trade and Tourism Conference and Exhibition

Baku to hosts Int’l Halal Trade and Tourism Conference and Exhibition

The capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, will host the International Halal Trade and Tourism Conference and Exhibition on October 8 and 9, with participation from 20 countries. The Small and Medium Business Development Agency of Azerbaijan announced the organization of this…
Pakistan to host 4th Intl Festival of Islamic Arts to promote awareness of Islamic artistic heritage

Pakistan to host 4th Intl Festival of Islamic Arts to promote awareness of Islamic artistic heritage

Pakistan is preparing to host the 4th International Festival of Islamic Arts from November 15 to 18, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Islamic Art on November 18. According to officials, the festival aims to raise awareness about Islamic…
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