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A study published in The Lancet has revealed a dramatic decline in life expectancy in Gaza, dropping from 75.5 years to 40.5 years by September 2024 due to the ongoing Israeli conflict. The figures represent a loss of 35 years,…

The Saudi NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) has announced significant progress in developing the world’s largest green hydrogen plant, advancing efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources. The plant, set to be fully operational by 2026, aims to produce up…

Danish authorities charged two individuals on Friday under a recently enacted law prohibiting the public desecration of holy texts, including the Quran, media outlets reported. This case marks the first use of the legislation, which came into effect in December…

German aerospace engineer Rudiger Koch has set a new Guinness World Record by living underwater for 120 days without depressurization, The Guardian reported. Koch, 59, spent the time in a 30-square-meter submerged capsule located 11 meters below the surface off…

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has requested arrest warrants for Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani, accusing them of crimes against humanity. Amnesty International has welcomed this as a significant step toward justice for Afghan…

The U.S. State Department has issued a “stop-work” order on existing foreign assistance programs and paused new aid commitments, following a directive from President Donald J. Trump to review aid policies for alignment with his administration’s priorities, Reuters reported. A…

Iraq’s Ministry of Migration and Displaced announced plans to repatriate 150 families from al-Hol camp in northeast Syria, which houses individuals linked to the Islamic State (ISIS), Iraqi media network Rudaw reported. Ministry spokesperson Ali Abbas confirmed on Friday that…

Meta Platforms plans to invest up to $65 billion in expanding its artificial intelligence infrastructure in 2025, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Friday. The investment aims to strengthen Meta’s competitive position against rivals like OpenAI and Google. As part of…

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai highlighted the importance of education for Afghanistan’s future, stating that the country can achieve independence and prosperity through education, Afghan news outlet Amu reported. On International Education Day, Karzai called for the reopening of schools…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry announced on Saturday the government’s intention to fully implement the 14-point Kurram peace agreement without any concessions, Dawn Newspaper reported. Speaking at a joint meeting with members of the jirga and peace committee…