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The Sindh Assembly announced an anti-child beggary drive, led by the Sindh Child Protection Authority in collaboration with provincial police, to rescue children from forced begging, a multi-million-rupee business, Dawn revealed in an article on Saturday. Social Welfare Minister Tariq…

Human Rights Watch has urged immediate protection for the Hazara community in Afghanistan, citing escalating violence since the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021, Khaama Press reported yesterday. HRW pointed out ISIS has claimed responsibility for at least 17 attacks, resulting…

The ‘Greater Kashmir’ online newspaper reported on the launch of the 12th edition of the international art exhibition ‘Mashq al-Arbaeen’ at the Kashmir Arts Center earlier this week. The exhibition, held annually to commemorate the Arbaeen of Imam Hussein, peace…

The Freemuslim Association, an international anti-violence organization, has released a message on the International Day of Charity, urging the Islamic nations to strengthen and promote this humanitarian principle, which aligns with divine teachings and social customs. In its message, received…

Sweden’s right-wing government announced plans to significantly increase payments to immigrants who voluntarily leave the country, offering up to 350,000 Swedish kronor ($34,000) starting in 2026, news reports said. According to experts, the move reflects a broader shift in migration…

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday its first approval of a vaccine for mpox in adults, marking a significant step in combating the disease, particularly in Africa. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized the need for an urgent…

A new study published in the One Earth journal has revealed that the majority of Europe’s marine protected areas (MPAs) provide only limited protection against industrial activities such as dredging, mining, and bottom trawling, jeopardizing the EU’s ability to meet…

As the new academic year begins, several European countries are implementing bans on smartphone use in schools to combat screen addiction and cyberbullying, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Hungary’s recent ban has faced protests from teachers and parents, who deem it…

Despite heated political rhetoric and increasing anti-immigration sentiment across Europe, the number of unauthorized migrants arriving in the European Union (EU) has significantly decreased in the first eight months of 2024, an article by The Associate Press revealed on Friday.…

OpenAI has announced the launch of two new AI models, “o1-preview” and “o1-mini,” designed to provide more thoughtful responses, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The company claims these models outperform previous versions, particularly in complex tasks across various fields like science…