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Landmine blast takes 4 lives, wounds some others in restive northwest Pakistan ——————————- A land mine explosion in northwest Pakistan’s Kurram district killed four people and injured several others on Wednesday, Arab News reported. The blast occurred when a victim…

Vaccination Rates Stall Globally; Pakistan Ranks Second for Zero-Dose Children in South Asia ——————————— A recent study published by the British medical journal Lancet reveals that childhood vaccination coverage has stagnated globally over the past two decades, leaving millions of…

Pakistan to Initiate Third Phase of Forced Deportations of Afghan Refugees —————————— Pakistan is set to begin the third phase of forced deportations of Afghan refugees next week, raising significant humanitarian concerns, Khaama Press reported. The Ministry of Interior has…

UNESCO Global Forum in Thailand Calls for Collaborative, Ethical AI Future —————————- The third UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) officially opened in Bangkok on Wednesday, gathering global leaders, AI experts, industry pioneers, and policymakers to…

Lebanese Army Captures Senior Islamic State Leader “Qasoura” in Major Raid —————————— The Lebanese army announced the arrest of a senior Islamic State (IS) leader known as “Qasoura” following extensive intelligence and surveillance operations, The New Arab reported. The operation…

U.S. Senators Demand Stronger Action Against China’s Forced Labor Transfers of Uyghurs —————————- A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators has called for urgent measures to address China’s forced labor transfers of Uyghurs, NTV reported. In a letter dated June 18,…

UK sees growing public demand for electric cars, heat pumps than ever before —————————- More people in the UK are buying electric cars and installing heat pumps than ever before, but the Climate Change Committee (CCC) says these numbers must…

Scientists identify perfect location on Mars where first human settlers can live ————————– Scientists have discovered Amazonis Planitia, a volcanic plain on Mars’ mid-latitudes, as an ideal location for the first human settlers due to accessible water ice just beneath…

Massive Hydrogen Project in Australia Raises Concerns Over Unique Cave Ecosystem ……………… A proposed renewable energy megaproject on Australia’s Nullarbor Plain, set to become the world’s largest hydrogen export hub, is drawing concern from scientists over its potential impact on…

UK Can Meet Net Zero Targets, But Energy Tax Reform Urgent, Advisers Warn ……………… The UK remains on track to meet its net zero targets by 2050 and interim carbon budgets for 2030, according to the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC)…