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China to cut rates, injects liquidity amid trade war and economic slowdown
May 8, 2025
China to cut rates, injects liquidity amid trade war and economic slowdown
China’s central bank announced key monetary easing measures on Wednesday to support its slowing economy amid mounting trade tensions with the United States, The Guardian reported. The People’s Bank of China will cut the banks’ reserve requirement ratio by 0.5…
Quranic Ceremony Honors Martyrs of Iraq’s White Army
May 8, 2025
Quranic Ceremony Honors Martyrs of Iraq’s White Army
The Holy Quran House of Imam Hussain Shrine organized a Quranic gathering at Ibn Sina Teaching Hospital in Mosul to commemorate the martyrs of Iraq’s White Army—health workers who died during humanitarian service, Iqna reported. The event, attended by medical…
Amazon unveils touch-sensitive robot to boost warehouse efficiency
May 8, 2025
Amazon unveils touch-sensitive robot to boost warehouse efficiency
Amazon has introduced Vulcan, a new touch-sensitive robot designed to enhance warehouse operations by handling a wider range of items with improved precision, The Guardian reported. Unveiled at the company’s “Delivering the Future” event in Germany, Vulcan uses artificial intelligence…
Wealthiest 10% linked to two-thirds of global warming since 1990, new study finds
May 8, 2025
Wealthiest 10% linked to two-thirds of global warming since 1990, new study finds
The richest 10% of the global population are responsible for two-thirds of global warming since 1990, according to a study published in Nature Climate Change. Researchers used emissions data and climate modelling to quantify the impact of wealth-based carbon inequality…
Pakistan urges data-driven, inclusive approach to climate-related disasters
May 7, 2025
Pakistan urges data-driven, inclusive approach to climate-related disasters
Pakistan’s Climate Change Minister Dr. Musadiq Malik on Tuesday called for data-driven and community-inclusive strategies to manage the growing threat of climate-related disasters. Speaking at the inauguration of the 2nd Pakistan Expo on Disaster Risk Reduction (PEDRR-25), Malik emphasized the…
India: AMU hosts international conference on nuclear science
May 7, 2025
India: AMU hosts international conference on nuclear science
The Department of Physics at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) inaugurated the International Conference on Nuclear Structure and Nuclear Reactions (ICNSNR-2025) on Monday, drawing over 100 scientists and researchers from India and abroad. The conference, supported by the Atomic Energy Regulatory…
Israeli strikes hit Sanaa Airport amid rising tensions with Houthis
May 7, 2025
Israeli strikes hit Sanaa Airport amid rising tensions with Houthis
The Israeli military launched airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport in Yemen on Tuesday, amid escalating tensions with the Houthi movement. Witnesses reported four strikes in the capital, while airport sources said the attacks targeted three civilian aircraft, the departures hall,…
Saudi authorities crack down on unauthorized Hajj attempts
May 7, 2025
Saudi authorities crack down on unauthorized Hajj attempts
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior is intensifying efforts to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering Makkah and the holy sites during the Hajj season, Arab News agency reported. Authorities recently arrested 42 expatriates in Al-Hijrah district of Makkah for violating Hajj…
UK considers visa restrictions for students from high asylum-risk countries
May 7, 2025
UK considers visa restrictions for students from high asylum-risk countries
The British government is considering restricting student visas for individuals from countries deemed more likely to result in asylum claims, as part of efforts to reduce net migration. The move follows local election setbacks for the Labour Party, amid voter…
Cardinals Begin Conclave to Elect New Pope
May 7, 2025
Cardinals Begin Conclave to Elect New Pope
Today, 133 cardinals from 70 countries entered the Sistine Chapel to begin the secret conclave electing Pope Francis’ successor, Arab News reported. Following a morning Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica where cardinals prayed for divine guidance, the voting process commenced…