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WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature allowing users to block messages from unknown contacts, aimed at enhancing user safety and reducing spam. Currently available to beta testers, this update seeks to shield users from unwanted messages that can be…

The Taliban demolished a roundabout in western Kabul dedicated to Abdul Ali Mazari, a prominent Hazara Shia leader, triggering widespread outrage, local media reported. The “Global Hazara Council” condemned the move as an act of “cultural genocide” aimed at erasing…

Elon Musk has unveiled ambitious plans for his SpaceX company, aiming to send five uncrewed missions to Mars within the next two years, Arab News revealed. The success of these uncrewed flights will be crucial in determining the timeline for…

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported that over 342,000 people have been internally displaced in Somalia in the first eight months of 2024 due to conflict, insecurity, and climate change, Xinhua reported yesterday. In August alone, approximately 23,000…

On September 21, the Taliban imposed new restrictions on domestic media, banning live broadcasts of political programs. During a meeting with media executives, the group mandated that all political content must be pre-recorded and approved by the Taliban before airing.…

A recent study from the University of Georgia reveals that Type 2 diabetes cases surged nearly 20% from 2012 to 2022, particularly affecting non-Hispanic Black individuals and low-income populations, SciTeck Daily revealed yesterday. According to the article, the South and…

Unprecedented heavy snowfall has blanketed parts of South Africa, causing widespread disruptions, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday citing the South African Weather Service. The unusual weather event has significantly impacted transportation, infrastructure, and daily life across the country. Major highways, including…

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines, is preparing for its first democratic elections in 2025, marking a significant milestone since gaining autonomy, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Huseyin Oruc, a Turkish representative in the Bangsamoro Third-Party Monitoring Team, has…

A roadside bomb targeted a convoy of foreign diplomats visiting Pakistan’s Swat Valley on Sunday, killing a police officer and injuring four others in the security detail, officials told Reuters on Sunday. Zahidullah Khan, Swat’s district police officer, said the…

A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science reveals that tooth enamel may hold crucial information about the health of both ancient and modern populations, Earth.com revealed today. Researchers, led by Tammy Buonasera from the University of Alaska…