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Pakistan: Supreme Court restores army act, allows military rrials for civilians
May 8, 2025
Pakistan: Supreme Court restores army act, allows military rrials for civilians
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has reinstated the Pakistan Army Act in its original form, reversing an earlier ruling that barred military trials for civilians, news reports said. The decision, delivered by a 5-2 majority, permits the prosecution of civilians in military…
World powers urge restraint after deadly India-Pakistan clashes
May 8, 2025
World powers urge restraint after deadly India-Pakistan clashes
World leaders have called for restraint and dialogue following a dangerous escalation in hostilities between India and Pakistan, raising fears of a wider conflict between the nuclear-armed rivals. Tensions soared after India launched air and missile strikes on six locations…
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…